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 […]
Electronic Logging Device Mandate: Exemptions
On December 10, 2015, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued a final ruling on the Electronic Logging Device Mandate (ELD). The final ruling was effective starting February […]
Tragedy in Los Angeles
Los Angeles – An electrician plunged 800 feet to his death in Los Angeles on Thursday, March 17th while working on the Wilshire Grand Center. The worker was on the […]
Eye Injuries: Tips to Reduce Damage
Safety + Health – The most important thing you can do to protect your vision at work is to always wear appropriate protective eye-wear Accounting for 20,300 incidents in 2012, […]