Saturday is Independence Day and that means fireworks! Our country has celebrated with fireworks every 4th of July since 1777 and, unfortunately every year there are numerous injuries related to this long-standing celebration practice. This year, as we near the…

Today, I share with you a construction safety hazard that can cause serious injury or even death to construction workers, yet is so common that it happens an estimated 100 times every second. That hazard is lightning.  According to the…

On Monday of this week, the high temperature in Cleveland, Ohio reached a balmy 88 degrees! It was a beautiful, sunny day and gorgeous weather for May in Cleveland. It’s a reminder that summer is just about here and now…

Last week, I suggested developing the good habit of a Refocus Reset to reduce job-related injuries by as much as 90%. This week, I share a related statistic: over 80% of workplace injuries arises from worker behavior.  It’s not easy to…

There is a significant opportunity to reduce job-related injuries by as much as 90% and most of us aren’t even aware of it. And, it is surprisingly simple to do and takes very little time. What is this hidden gem…

Simply stated, unguarded protruding steel reinforcing bars are a serious construction site hazard. Even if you just stumble onto an unguarded rebar you can impale yourself, resulting in serious internal injuries or death. Minimize this danger by guarding all protruding…

In construction, portable power tools are used every day and can present their own set of dangers. Minimize potential safety issues by making it a habit to start with a tool inspection before you plug in.  Does the tool have…

Where is the nearest fire extinguisher to you right now? Where is the closest portable fire extinguisher at your normal work area? In case of a fire, knowing the answers to these two questions is very important because we all know…

Consisting of supporting stanchions and ropes, wires, tapes, or other equivalent material, controlled access zones are used on construction sites to limit access to areas where leading edge and other operations are taking place. Know these seven rules to ensure…