OSHA Delays 2020 National Safety Stand-Down

This event has been postponed, but the information is still relevant! Keeping people safe, wherever, however, in whatever form, is what it’s all about! The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced that the seventh annual National Safety Stand-down to Prevent Falls in Construction, scheduled for May 4-8, 2020, has been postponed. The National Stand-down…

Identifying Confined Spaces

Accidents often occur in confined spaces because workers were unaware that they were in such an area to begin with. As such, the first step toward safety in and around confined spaces is to identify them. Confined Space Characteristics OSHA standards define confined spaces as meeting the three following criteria: The space is large enough…

Using Face Shields

Injuries to your eyes, nose, mouth and other parts of your face can be life-altering. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is important to prevent injuries to the face. In some instances, it’s important to use face shields. When to Use a Face Shield Working in construction means that you will be asked to complete a variety…