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Snapshots from the Construction Site

HardHatChat

Congratulations to Englewood Construction’s Retail Group on a ZERO punch list for our second Purple project completion in Schaumburg, IL’s Woodfield Shopping Center. Congratulations to Englewood’s Retail Group on their completion and grand opening of the Floor & Decor in Chicago’s Chatham neighborhood.

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Top Safety Tips For Working At Height In Construction

Constructonomics

Working at height is still one of the largest causes of workplace accidents; in the year 2012-2013, a total of 5,274 major falls from height were reported in the UK, and it was the biggest cause of fatal accidents in the workplace. Provide Regular Health & Safety Training. Take Care With Fragile Surfaces.

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Protecting Your Investment from Vehicle-into-Building Crashes

Wolgast Corporation

The Storefront Safety Council is a group of volunteers that are “passionate about ending vehicle-into-building crashes.” Members include architects, risk managers, parking specialists, lawyers, and perimeter safety professionals. The main cause of these accidents are operator error, happening 20% of the time.

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What Class Of Hard Hat for Electrical Work?

Work Gearz

There is nothing more important than safety. Hard Hats Need To Meet American Safety Regulations. Electrical hard hats must meet American Safety Requirements, and the International American Safety Regulation requirements. When you purchase a safety hat, whether online or via the retailer, look up the:-.

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Employer Deadline to Publish Injury Summaries February 1

Safety Services Company

This article was written by Safety Consultants with Safety Services Company , we provide Construction, Manufacturing, and General Industry Safety Programs to over 100,000 clients across the United States and Canada. For more information on a custom safety program for your company, please contact us by clicking here.

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Top tips for reducing warehouse maintenance costs

GCP Applied Technologies

Taking proactive steps at addressing maintenance issues can help keep the site operating at full capacity, avoid production delays, protect product inventory, reduce operating costs and minimize accidents. . Invest in clear, bright lighting to help prevent accidents. Or even worse, safety issues could impact the property and staff.

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Georgia Vs Red Wing Boots: Which Brand to Choose?

Work Gearz

1952 saw the first retail store open in Salt Lake City and a decade later the company owns an international division. Georgia Boots also boast an excellent reputation not only for their durability but for their safety. The Vibram sole is designed with slip resistance as well, increasing workplace safety. Red Wing Boots.

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