My wonderful wife Sandy recently reminded me I’m still not quite caught up on the outdoor chores I promised to complete before summer. Some of these chores will require power tools and ladders so she also reminded me of my last aerial act with a chainsaw and sat me down for a toolbox talk before […]
When most people think about construction sites and safety equipment for employees the first thing that probably pops in their mind is a hardhat. The international icon of the industry, but only one element of many that contractors and subcontractors must provide – at no cost – to their employees according to OSHA. Do you […]
Rules and Laws always come with language and definitions that may not be totally in sync with our own definition and understanding of the same words. Earlier we discussed that in forming your safety committee you wanted to pick leaders who were knowledgeable about safety and in identifying those employees you had certain ideas in […]
Now that you have your Company’s personalized Safety Manual in a shiny three-ring binder doesn’t mean you have a safety program. It is merely a roadmap – so now let’s put the rubber to the road. Remember – first and foremost, by law, it is a Contractors responsibility to provide a worksite as defined in […]
Having made a commitment to safety the first step toward compliance is creating a written safety program. I’m not talking about the one you got from a previous employer 15 years ago where the company name has been “whited out” several times and recopied like 10 times. Or the one your brother in law got […]
I’ve been associated with the construction industry for some 40 years I am amazed how little many contractors know about OSHA Standards, how devastating an accident can be to all involved, and how simple safe jobsites and OSHA compliance can actually be. A comprehensive safety program is paramount for every contractor or subcontractor. Why? You […]
