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Tips for Instituting a Site-Specific Safety Plan
December 1, 2022
The plan targets the exact dangers workers face every day, so rally everyone around it. Construction can be dangerous, but each project is dangerous in a different way. That’s why...
Arc Blast vs. Arc Flash: What’s the Difference and How Can You Protect Yourself Against Both?
November 2, 2022
Of all the potential electrical hazards a workplace may pose, the most terrifying and violent is the arc fault. This phenomenon unleashes both an arc flash and an arc blast and is...
Safety Tips for Hurricane Cleanup
October 13, 2022
Every year, hurricanes cause billions of dollars in damage across the country. While it may seem that the threat has passed once the storm is over, in reality, a different set of...
7 Forklift Hand Signals Every Operator Should Know
October 4, 2022
Forklift hand signals allow for clear communication between an operator and a forklift spotter, even in the loudest work environments. That’s important because forklift accidents...
Portable Generator Safety: How to Mitigate Common Hazards
August 26, 2022
Portable generators provide the power you need when you’re far from an outlet or the power goes out. But generator hazards are real. For example, each year, approximately 70 people...
Autumn Safety Tips for Construction Companies
August 24, 2022
Each season brings its own construction hazards, from heat illness in summer to cold temperatures and icy conditions in winter. Autumn is no exception. Whether you’re wrapping up...
MSA Gas Detector Usage Data Helps Contractors Improve Confined Space Safety
March 30, 2022
Safety IO, offered by United Rentals with MSA gas detector rentals, gives safety managers important data about air quality monitoring on their jobsites.
Common Hazards of Pneumatic Tools and How to Avoid Them
February 24, 2022
Pneumatic tools are handy because they’re lighter and often smaller than their electric-powered and gas-powered counterparts. Also known as air tools, pneumatic tools are powered...
Yard Maintenance Safety Tips
January 25, 2022
Who doesn’t want a perfect yard, or at least one that’s well maintained? Unfortunately, when it comes to using lawn maintenance and landscape equipment, accidents can happen if you...
Chainsaw Safety: Gear, Tips and Techniques For Safe Operation
January 24, 2022
A chainsaw has sharp teeth set on a chain that moves rapidly around the edge of a blade. Used properly, it’s a safe, effective tool for cutting trees, logs and other wood. But a...