Construction
What Are the Most Important Construction Safety Signs?
Construction sites are a constant hum of activity with potential hazards around every corner. With moving machinery, heavy materials, and changing environments, clear communication is not just helpful it is lifesaving. The Occupational Health and Safety Administration requires all workplaces to post safety signs to ensure that all workers are aware of the safety rules and regulations in […]
The Hidden Costs of Workplace Accidents: It’s More Than Medical Bills
When a safety manager or business owner looks at the cost of a workplace accident, the first numbers that jump off the page are usually medical bills and workers’ compensation claims. These are the “direct costs”, the invoice you actually see. But any seasoned professional knows that the invoice is just the tip of the iceberg. The real […]
What Are Standard Construction Site Safety Signs?
Standard construction safety signs are visual indicators used to prevent accidents, ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, and communicate hazards to workers and visitors. These signs are universally categorized into five main types: Mandatory, Warning, Prohibition, Safe Condition, and Fire Equipment signs. At MySafetySign, we specialize in durable, OSHA-compliant signage that withstands harsh job site conditions while keeping your team […]
PPE signs come to your rescue at job sites
The top 10 OSHA citations in 2016 included at least two violations for non-use of protective gear. Fall protection leading the list at # 1 and respiratory protection at #4. Year after year, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) remains a top concern for safety inspectors, necessitating more awareness among workers about PPE. Most workers don’t wear […]
Falls Remain the Top Risk in the Construction Industry
Falls are a major danger in the workplace, and distressingly common. In 2014, 261,930 workers missed at least one day of work from falls, according to the Labor Department. 798 workers died. Falls most commonly occur in the healthcare, retail, and wholesale industries, but the highest frequency of fall deaths occurs in the construction sector. […]
A refresher: Scissor lift safety
In the construction industry, working at heights even as low as 6 feet can be a dangerous proposition, with falls ranking as the leading cause of worker deaths on construction sites. When compared to the deficiencies of a ladder, scissor lifts often provide enhanced safety and efficiency, but it’s important to remember that they have […]
The 5 things every employer should know about heat stress
Summer is the time when outdoor workers — construction crews, farmhands, roofers, and pavers, to name a few — are right in the sun’s line of fire. This puts them at a higher risk of heat stress resulting in heat stroke, cramps, and rashes. Severe heat with humidity also makes them vulnerable to physical injuries (by […]
Growing opposition to OSHA’s proposed silica rule
As the public comment period for the proposed crystalline silica rule closes, several big organizations have unanimously disapproved the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) recommended regulations. OSHA estimates that the rule, once implemented, would significantly decrease the number of deaths caused each year due to silica dust hazard. However, industry experts think the proposed […]
How many safety violations can you find in this construction site? #HazardSpotting
#HazardSpotting is a community safety initiative that helps raise awareness about dangerous workplace safety violations. Our audience submits pictures, and we write an article with insight from featured safety professionals. Our fourteenth installment is large-scale construction project. Along with our anonymous tipster, we welcome two construction safety experts, Max Everett and Brian Bennett, who conducted […]
Spot the high rise construction hazards on this rooftop painting site #HazardSpotting
#HazardSpotting is a community safety initiative that helps raise awareness about dangerous workplace safety violations. Our audience submits pictures, and we write an article with insight from featured safety professionals. In our eleventh installment, we’re examining a painting jobsite on the roof of a high rise. It’s unique to get such a clear view of a […]
Safety basics: How do I report a construction hazard?
Infrastructure is constantly going up and coming down around us. Construction projects clutter our streets, sidewalks, hallways, and neighborhoods; if they’re conducted unsafely, every demographic is put in danger, from workers to passersby. All you have to do is take a look at our #HazardSpotting series to see a how common some bad practices are. […]