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PPE is Essential but Should be the Last Protection Added PPE is often used as the first method of protection for serious safety hazards, but there are four other controls that should be implemented first to effectively make PPE the last line of defense. Controlling exposures to occupational hazards in the workplace is the fundamental method of protecting workers, but too often workers and managers resort to using personal protective equipment (PPE) as a first line of defense from a serious safety hazard. However, according to OSHA and industry best practices it should be the last type of safety measure or control implemented. Instead, safety managers, supervisors, and workers should evaluate the specific safety hazards in their workplace and find ways to eliminate the situation, institute an engineering [...]

Texting While Driving Any Vehicle is Never a Good Idea Driving is a task that is done almost every day… daily commutes, personal errands, overnight road trips, running out to grab a bite to eat, vacations, driving between work sites or even driving as requirement of your job, it all adds up to a lot of time on the road. Whether you are driving a personal car or truck or a fleet vehicle, a forklift in the warehouse, a riding lawn mower, a dump truck at the construction site or you are a long-haul trucker… if you are behind the wheel, driving any vehicle requires your full attention. Drivers should always be fully aware of their surroundings and avoid all distractions, including handling a cell phone. Texting while [...]

When Fire Prevention Fails, Workplaces Need to be Prepared The best fire safety plan is to ensure no fires happen at all. However, when fire prevention measures fail, it is just as critical to be prepared to prevent as much damage as possible, extinguish the fire quickly, and evacuate everyone safely. When learning about fire protection and prevention on the job, it is important to understand the different types of fire that may have the opportunity to occur at any specific work location. In the United States, there are 5 major classifications of fire, known as A, B, C, D and K. Depending on which class of fire ignites will determine how trained personnel act to extinguish the fire because different types of fire extinguishers are designed [...]

When Spotters are Recommended for Ground Guiding on Site A spotter may be recommended for ground guiding trucks or equipment at the job site when the driver doesn't have full view of the working area and hazards. A spotter is recommended when: backing earthmoving or compacting equipment with an obstructed rearview and no back-up alarm backing a truck larger than a van, or any other vehicle that has large blind spots in congested work site areas visibility is poor near overhead power lines driving larger vehicles forward near overhead, side or other obstructions backing or driving near an excavation a driver requests a spotter for added safety in any situation OSHA Standard 1926.602(a)(9)(ii) No employer shall permit earthmoving or compacting equipment which has an obstructed view to the [...]

Uniforms are Ordered but May Take Awhile to Receive I have been getting a ton of questions this week regarding uniforms and when we will receive them. Like everything else, Carhartt and Hi-Viz are experiencing supply chain issues. The short answer is; I will let you know when they come in. You guess is as good as mine for the arrival dates. With this being said, we may disperse uniforms a bit different this time. As I receive orders, I will reach out to you individually and have you pick up and sign off on the items received. If you haven't heard from me, then I don't have your order. As a reminder, uniforms are purchased by the company to be worn at work. If you have [...]