Safety Talks

Even though you are not lifting or bending while pushing a load, you can still cause some serious harm to yourself. There is a misconception that pushing a load is never hazardous and that’s why workers will take a running start and throw themselves into it. Which more often than not, can lead to you […]

If you’re like me and probably most of the world… You absolutely hate spiders. They have no business with all those extra legs and eyes. Psychologically, I know for the most part they’re harmless but emotionally…they must all die! Other than the heebie-jeebies and the heart attack we have when we see them, here in

For 8-12 hours a day we are bombarded with safety talk and rules at work. Yet when we come home, it’s goes out the window. I know I’ve been guilty of loading on the PPE at work…respirator, boots, gloves, ear plugs, hard hat, etc. etc…. and then coming home and mowing my lawn in flip

We talk a lot about doing pre-work inspections on heavy equipment and power tools. But hand tools seem to get forgotten along the way.  As simple as these tools may seem, an inspection is still necessary. A bent wrench or a dull knife can cause significant injuries. Do a once over with your tools every

I always say, “3 things to never cheap out on are a mattress, a haircut and work boots”. Ever get a $10 haircut? How’d that work out for you? Yeah, boots are the same, you get what you pay for. So step up your expectations from your boots. First off, every site will expect your

Have you ever tried explaining something and your coworker just has a blank look on their face?  Maybe people always say you’re yelling but you’re just trying to articulate your thought or idea? Not communicating what you mean to someone could lead to serious safety hazards. No matter if you’re the project manager or the

If you’ve ever worked night shift then you know how much it can throw you off. Working during your usual sleep time can cause real physical symptoms along with zombie like reflexes; all of which contribute to serious hazards on site. Here are a few things you can do on and off site to help

Working alone sounds like a blast… Grab a nap, check your Instagram maybe throw out a few texts? Except it’s not like that at all. Working alone actually means you’re further away from rescue crews and first aid. If anything happens, it could be deadly Working alone is only done if necessary. It’s not a

Working in an industry where people apprentice under veteran tradespeople is pretty amazing. I remember the first apprentice I had… I was probably more nervous than they were. Think about it… We are shaping this person into the trades person they will be, which also includes how safe they are. That’s a big task. So

Depending on the trade you work in, you could come into contact with some pretty hazardous chemicals, we’re not just talking dish soap here (which can actually be hazardous in some situations). The chemicals used on sites can be anything from corrosives to cutting fluids. In order to protect yourself, you need to follow these