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 HAZARDS OF…

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 …

It’s that time of the year again when driving can be treacherous. Many accidents could be avoided if drivers took time to learn and practice these tips for driving safely during snowy and icy conditions. Perhaps the deadliest danger of…

Rigging looks like an easy operation, one that doesn’t seem to require any skill or experience. But don’t be fooled. Many people who’ve thought that “anyone can do it” have lost fingers or hands, or suffered more serious injuries. We…

The mention of winter evokes images of sparkling snowflakes and skaters gracefully gliding across the ice. But winter can also be a time of illness and injury, if people fail to take adequate health and safety precautions.   Colds More…

Thanksgiving Day has more than double the number of home cooking fires than an average day according to the U.S. Fire Administration. In fact, each year more than 4,000 fires occur on Thanksgiving Day. “Unattended cooking is the leading cause…