Washington State – The Integrated Group will be participating in the 9th Annual Construction Safety Day tomorrow, May 4th, at the Washington State Fair Showplex in Puyallup. From 7am […]
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Defogging Eye Protection
Jimmy Wong – Safety + Health Magazine – Eye protection is part of the essential PPE package for every worker, but it can also be one of the most frustrating. A […]
June Open CESCL Certification Class
The Integrated Group will be hosting an open Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead (CESCL) training on Thursday, June 2nd and Friday, June 3rd at 8:00am. Open to anyone in need of certification […]
Preventing Heat-Related Illnesses: A Quick Guide
As the weather begins to heat up, it is important to review the steps in identifying heat-related illnesses including how to prevent or treat heat exhaustion. Headaches, dizziness or light-headed, […]
Lifting Safely: The Do’s and Don’ts of Lifting
Safety and Health Magazine – In almost every job, lifting and carrying supplies, tools, and equipment are common tasks. While seemingly simple, improper lifting and carrying can result in injuries. […]
When Safety Succeeds: Fall Protection
Washington State, May 2015 – A carpenter with 15 years of experience and his apprentice were removing plywood forms on top of a 24-foot retaining wall panel. They had been on […]
Puget Sound Safety Summit Conference
The Integrated Group would like to invite you to the Puget Sound Safety Summit Conference, facilitated by the TIG Safety Director, Rhett Carpenter, CHST. The next meeting will take place […]
Silica: OSHA’s Final Rule to Protect Workers
Totaling just under 1800 pages, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has issued a final rule on silica exposure. This new regulation signals a huge change for several industry standards […]
OSHA Updates Eye Protection Standard
OSHA – On March 28, 2016, OSHA published a final rule regarding updates to the eye and face protection standards. Covering PPE requirements, the final rule updates OSHA’s current Eye and […]
Willful Exposure to Trenching Hazards
Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, OSHA – March 22, 2016 the Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued citations for one willful and one serious violation for exposing workers to trenching hazards at an […]