DECEMBER 2018 SAFETY FACTS AND SNACKS
A culture of safety starts at the top. Kristi VanSoest, President and CEO of SRI, will speak on ways to increase safety participation through coaching and leadership.
Nov 30
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION FROM DUST AND IRRITANTS
Subcontractor utilizing a N95 respirator for protection from dust and irritants.
Nov 28
REPLACING METAL DECKING
Southern Roofing replacing metal decking on a project in Columbus, IN.
Nov 26
IS YOUR SAFETY PROGRAM RENTED OR OWNED?
Outsourced Safety Programs seldom create a deep sense of ownership and engagement. They are like rental cars - they are just used, not owned.
Nov 21
ASSEMBLING A POTAIN SELF-ERECTING CRANE
RH Marlin employees assembling a Potain Self-Erecting Crane.
Nov 19
WORKING AT HEIGHT HAZARDS AND USING CONTROL MEASURES
Many workers know that a 6 foot working surface has potential fall hazards and fall protection is needed. But what about working at a depth/height of 3 foot?
Nov 16
STEEL STRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION
Flaherty & Collins erecting a steel structure in Elkhart, IN for a commercial building attached to a large upscale living complex.
Nov 14
REDUCING THE RISK OF MANUAL MATERIALS HANDLING
Tasks such as carrying boxes or lifting crates lead to hundreds of thousands of injuries a year. Here are some steps you can take to assess the risks in your workplace and reduce this costly occupational hazard.
Nov 12
HOW TO PROPERLY USE A CIRCULAR SAW AND PREVENT KICK BACK
During a safety audit for C-Tech, safety handling of saws and grinders were being performed by the subcontractor by using face shields and proper usage of tools.
Oct 31
GUARDRAIL BASICS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
OSHA’s fall protection and guardrail requirements along with the International Building Code (IBC) are standards all builders, contractors and construction workers should follow for optimal building safety.
Oct 29
