Quick Quiz Where is the nearest fire extinguisher right now? Where is the closest portable fire extinguisher at your normal work area? It is very important that we each are aware of portable fire extinguisher locations without having to look…

Gravity never forgets. As soon as you set foot on the ladder’s first rung and pull your body off the ground, gravity works to bring you back to earth. Therefore, it’s no surprise that ladder safety begins from the ground…

Hurry-Up Can Hurt There are a couple of frequently used saying concerning this type of behavior, such as, “Haste Makes Waste” and “The Hurrier I Go, the Behinder I Get.” Another one which is more closely associated with safety on…

Am I in Danger? Unguarded protruding steel reinforcing bars are hazardous. Even if you just stumble onto an unguarded rebar you can impale yourself, resulting in serious internal injuries or death. SAFETY REMINDER – ALL EMPLOYEES MUST BE PROTECTED FROM THE…

WHAT TO DO IF YOU ARE PRESCRIBED AN OPIOID If your health care provider believes a prescription opioid such as hydrocodone, oxycodone or codeine is the most effective way to manage your pain, it is important to understand that these…

WHAT IS ON A METERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET (MSDS) An MSDS is broken into several sections General Company Information Section Manufacturer’s Name Emergency Telephone Number Address (Number, Street, City, State, and Zip Code) Date Prepared Hazard Ingredients Section Chemical and…

The Hazard Communication Standard States: Every company which produces and uses hazardous materials must provide their employees with information and training on the proper handling and use of these materials. You, as an employee, have a Right to Know about…

About 26 construction workers die each year from using aerial lifts. More than half of the deaths involve boom-supported lifts, such as bucket trucks and cherry pickers; most of the other deaths involve scissor lifts. Electrocutions, falls, and tip-overs cause…

When the word audit is mentioned, people generally think of a negative experience, an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) tax audit or of a confrontation. However, it is possible for audits to be positive.   First, let’s consider the definition of…

DONLEY’S POLICY IS: REPORT ANY INJURY, FIRST AID, AND INCIDENT OR NEAR MISS TO YOUR SUPERVISOR OR THE SAFETY DEPARTMENT IMMEDIATELY. WHAT DO I REPORT?  Injury: an incident to the body that requires more then just first aid …