by Preston Evans | Aug 19, 2021 | Uncategorized
Safety harness damaged past the point of repair. Image credit: Hazmasters Canada How long does a harness last? The industry standard of the “5 year expiration date” is deeply flawed; continue reading to find out why, and learn the considerations to help...
by Preston Evans | Jun 25, 2021 | Blog Post, Safety Tips
Changes to Washington State Safety Laws Could Affect Companies Employing Temporary Workers Nationwide New law applies to employers engaged in construction, contracting, or subcontracting to build highways, utility projects, or facilities that use power-driven...
by Preston Evans | Mar 25, 2021 | Blog Post, Safety Tips
PPE… Very important topic these days. Personal protective equipment, or PPE, is designed to protect workers from serious workplace injuries or illnesses resulting from contact with workplace hazards of any variety. Besides face shields, safety glasses, hard...
by Adam Owens | Aug 23, 2018 | Blog Post, Safety Tips, Uncategorized
Feel free to download these useful crane inspection forms for personal use! These forms are for both: Crawler Cranes as well as Telescoping Boom Hydraulic Cranes. Crawler Crane Boom Crane...
by Adam Owens | Nov 29, 2017 | Uncategorized
Appeals Court Rules on Project Manager’s Manslaughter Conviction The California Court of Appeal has upheld the involuntary manslaughter conviction of a construction project manager in an infamous 2012 trench death. The Sixth Appellate District in San Jose...
by Adam Owens | Oct 25, 2017 | Safety Tips
Steps for Compliance with Silica Standard. Before we do the steps, let’s review the rule. It was passed, quite a long time ago, but enforcement has been extended for many months, and then again, for several months, from this summer to this fall. (Sept. 23, 2017)....
by Adam Owens | May 26, 2017 | Safety Tips
Heat Stress in Construction By: Barry A. Cole, President Cole-Preferred Safety Consulting, Inc. and Preferred Safety Products, Inc. Just about now, across the country, we hear of healthy young men, dropping, and sometimes dying on high school and college...
by David Anderson | Aug 10, 2016 | Safety Tips
How long does a harness last? The industry standard of the “5 year expiration date” is deeply flawed; continue reading to find out why, and learn the considerations to help you make the right call. It is paramount that safety professionals NOT fall into...
by David Anderson | Aug 10, 2016 | Safety Tips
Two of the minor heat related disorders are sunburn and heat rash. Sunburn is caused by excessive exposure of skin to the ultraviolet rays of the sun. Too much sun can cause a first degree burn consisting of red, painful skin. Wear lightweight clothing to cover your...
by David Anderson | Aug 10, 2016 | Safety Tips
Why are some companies still struggling with safety while others have moved ahead dramatically? Why are some companies paying too much for workers’ compensation and having too many interruptions and losses from accidents, while others actually profit from safety? We...
