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6 Dangers Of Falling Debris In Construction Sites

Construction Marketing

Construction is one of the most hazardous industries, with injuries occurring almost every year. Who’s Liable For Falling Debris Injuries? Regardless of the type of injury in the workplace, whether due to falling debris or poor safety practices, someone is always liable. What Are The Common Types Of Falling Debris?

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Safety Tips: Prevent Fires and Burns on Your Construction Site

Safety Services Company

The unfortunate event highlights a looming danger. Startling data from OSHA states that burn-related injuries make up 5% of fatalities in construction sites. This figure reveals a potential gap in safety and compliance procedures within contractor management. Construction sites face fire-related incidents daily.

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New OSHA recordkeeping rule: Urgent need for employer review

FDR Safety

Thanks to a new OSHA recordkeeping rule, employers urgently need to take a close look at their employee handbooks, safety policies and procedures, safety incentive programs, and drug testing policies. Of course, this raises a whole host of privacy, cyber-security, and other concerns.

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Stronger leadership on safety needed at colleges

FDR Safety

Most recently, a chemistry professor pleaded not guilty to three counts of willful violation of an occupational safety and health standard. But while the case is important, it is the bigger picture of safety on college campuses that truly demands action. That event caused me to dig into the bigger picture.

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6 Best Safety Glasses for Small Faces

Work Gearz

Some of the first pieces of protective gear we looked for were safety glasses. You would think that because there are so many safety glasses and safety goggle options, it would be easy to find a solution. So, I began to hunt and find the proper safety eyewear for both of my sons. Safety Glass Frames Lenses Safety Fit.

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Make Crane Safety Priority One!

Constructonomics

Moving heavy loads around a work environment demands careful attention to safety. Operators and workers should be trained in the crane’s capabilities, movements, speed, control settings, and safety devices. When not in use, loads should be lowered and secured. Accidents can take a hefty toll in life, limb, and material damages.

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[VIDEO] Helicopter Drops Cooling Tower During Lift to Roof

Construction Junkie

Either way, there are some important safety precautions to take in case something goes wrong. The event was captured on video by a local artist named Rudi Tcruz, which he shared on Twitter. According to Tcruz, there were no injuries to anyone on the ground.

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