OSHA – Two workers were seriously injured last week when a 20 foot brick wall came crashing down on them during the demolition of a 90 year old theater. First responders […]
Summer Fun
One of the most overlooked aspects to a healthy work life is rest, both physical and mental. With summer in full swing, and the temperatures rising, take this opportunity to […]
Fatal Crash on Highway 522
Bothell, WA – A 65-year old man was tragically killed in a fatal crash on July 8th, 2016. It was dark and raining when he struck a cement barrier and […]
Tips to Working Around Poisonous Plants
NOISH – Summer weather marks the season of landscaping and an increase in foliage. While most plant life can be either worked around or removed from the job site, there are […]
Willful Exposure to Machine Hazards
OSHA – OSHA issued 57 citations for safety violations to an Ohio auto parts manufacturer last month, proposing the company pay more than $3.42 million in total fines for its failure […]
Valuing Safety Over Productivity
Safety & Health Magazine – The National Safety Council published a study last month after surveying over 2,000 workers from across the country. One of the key findings was that […]
Exposing Workers to Machine and Electrical Hazards
It is always disappointing to cite a company for hazards they previously committed to correcting in their facility… Lack of machine safety procedures can lead to amputation and other debilitating […]
Employee Engagement: Creating A Culture of Safety
Professional Safety Magazine – Dodge Data and Analytics, in partnership with 14 other supporting organizations, just published a study examining the affects of safety management practices. Titled “Building a Safety Culture: […]
The 7 Most Common Workplace Safety Violations
“A lot of organizations, they’ve got the best procedures in place, but it’s the implementation of the procedures that fail.” – Namir George – National Safety Council The team at […]
Three New Rules that Change the Game
Kim Slowey: ConstructionDrive – As we approach the midway point of 2016, the Department of Labor and OSHA have proposed several new changes to the construction industry in hopes of […]
