Entries Tagged Safety

April is National Safe Digging Month. We spoke with Sarah Magruder Lyle, president and CEO of the Common Ground Alliance, who provided what...

Working in a confined space exposes workers to risks that can lead to devastating injuries. A confined space is defined as an...

People often use the phrase “it’s good enough” when they want to get the job done but it doesn’t have to be...

The Patterson Davit Crane will be in action at February’s WWETT show, booth 4540. Designed for ease of use, durability and reliability,...

Psychological safety is the new frontier in the field of occupational health and safety (OH&S), according to Kim MacDonald, founder and CEO...

Colder temps present some hazards we need to remember before heading outside. The effects of cold weather on employees working outside can cause...

OSHA audits can happen at any time, sometimes with little or no advance warning. Because you never know for sure when an inspector...

While workplaces across the country have introduced new safety guidelines and regulations in recent years to significantly reduce workplace injuries — down...

On-the-job safety hazards put a plumber’s health at risk every time they step onto a job site, with some of the most...

Keeping people safe on the job is crucial to the success of any business and the morale of its employees, and it’s...

Plumbers working commercial jobs require good communication among the teams in the field, superintendents, and the office. Commercial plumbers cover large areas and...

Editor’s Note: This is the second article in a series about ergonomic tool design. Read the first part, “The Many Benefits of...

There are many reasons that you might get a visit from an OSHA inspector. Primarily, if there is an accident that results in...

For the second year, National Backflow Prevention Day will be held on Aug. 16, recognizing the role of backflow prevention and cross-connection...