Many OSHA regulations call for someone on the job site to ensure that people, equipment, and the site don't come together in the wrong way. This person is generally known as a "Spotter." This person provides guidance so people don't get hurt and things don't get damaged. Read more on our November Safety Topic.

In the event of a fire, the correct use of a portable fire extinguisher could mean the difference between suffering a minor loss or a major one. Portable fire extinguishers, if used properly, can make that difference. But there are several things to consider in using fire extinguishers.

Job safety analysis, or JSA, is a systematic process designed to keep your employees and workplace safe. It breaks down each job into training sequences, identifies key safety risks, and teaches the employees how to avoid those hazards. It breaks a job down into individual steps and then finds the safest way for an employee to complete each step.

Tornadoes can occur with little or no warning. Taking precautions in advance of the storms, such as developing and emergency plan. Learning the warning signs, and monitoring tornado watches and warnings, can help you stay safe if a tornado occurs in your area. 

More than likely we have all been involved with an open ditch or some type of excavation with our jobs. This newsleeter contains beneficial inforamtion to help you understand the importance of trenching and excavation safety.

Stinging and biting insects, scorpions and snakes can be hazardous to outdoor workers. Stinging or biting insects inclkude bees, wasps, hornets, and fire ants.

The health effects of stinging or biting insects or scorpions rane from mild discomfort or pain, to a lethal reaction for those workers allergic to the insect's venom.

Best Practices in Hose Safety Hose safety often does not get the attention it deserves. Proper hose and fitting selection are critical to the safety of both your people...