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Working at Heights Fall Protection Safety Practices

Working at heights is a familiar concept for those in the construction industry. It’s no surprise that tasks involving being elevated carry an increased risk of falls and potential harm to workers. Recent data from the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that slipping or falling while on the job has become a leading cause…

Steps to Take During an Active Shooter Attack

When an active shooter situation occurs, it’s essential to stay calm and take action. Managers should ensure all personnel evacuate safely by locking and barricading the doors, then leading them to a pre-planned safe zone. People should always have three options in mind: run away if possible, hide from view until help arrives, or fight…

Defensive Driving Basics

Driving is a responsibility that requires skill and knowledge. Acquiring the license to drive involves taking driver’s education classes, but many fail to take defensive driving courses. Defensive driving is an important tool for avoiding accidents by predicting potential problems on the road before they occur – being proactive rather than reactive. This means constantly…

Confined Space – Comprehending the Risks and Keeping Workers Safe

Confined spaces. These two words conjure images of danger and intrigue, setting the stage for challenges that few dare to face head-on. Think of labyrinthine industrial boilers or compact storage tanks, each awaiting a maintenance visit. Imagine squeezing into narrow manholes, a world hidden beneath the mundane surface. Each voyage into these shrouded realms needs…

New Mexico Best Warehouse Fire Safety Practices

New Mexico warehouses are vast and essential for the supply chain to work smoothly, so it is very important to take proper safety precautions for the warehouse. Thousands of dollars of goods are stored in warehouses. Some may be flammable material. The warehouse facilities are available to store and redistribute the goods. Some combustible materials…

Active Shooter Fundamentals Guide for 2023 – Run, Hide, Fight

An active shooter is a person that is directly acting to kill or try to kill people in a closed area and highly densely populated area. Most active shooters use guns and normally there is no fixed method of choosing the victims to shoot. Run the minute an active shooter is in the area. Remove…

OSHA Requires Mandatory Injury and Illness Recordkeeping and Reporting – Here’s What You Need to Know

We all like to hope that our workers will stay safe and healthy at all times. However, in reality, things sometimes go wrong – and whether that’s an injury at work or a staff member feeling ill, knowing how to tackle these issues s crucial. Fortunately, we’ve outlined some of the key things you need…

New Mexico Construction Site Scaffolding Safety Basics & Contractor Mandatory Scaffolding Safety Compliance Protocol

An estimated 2.3 million workers, or 65% of the construction industry, work on scaffolds, and thousands of workers are injured every year in scaffolding-related accidents. Scaffolding is consistently ranked third on OSHA’s Top Ten List of the most frequently cited standards violations. These statistics are an indication of how vitally important it is for employers…

Construction Workers Should Take the OSHA 10 Construction Course – Here’s Why

Let’s face it – for businesses working in the construction industry, there’s no room for error when it comes to training and safety. And, in accordance with this, making sure that your security team has the necessary skills and experience is critical to keep everyone safe on the construction site. Fortunately, our experts have outlined…

Top Risks that Turn Confined Spaces into Danger Zones

Working in confined spaces can be dangerous. However, you may have to work in such confined spaces due to the nature of work you do. In such situations, you should be aware of the risks that you will have to deal with. This understanding can help you to avoid such risks and ensure your safety.…