Use eye protection to avoid concrete dust and other foreign objects Be aware of lifting techniques to avoid back injury Avoid direct skin contact: protect your skin by using appropriate... read more →
1824- The 1st steam locomotive is introduced.
Only use a chainsaw if you are properly trained and qualified to do so Always operate a chainsaw according to the manufacturer’s directions and standards Always wear appropriate PPE (Personal... read more →
1964- the SR-71 Blackbird takes its first flight.
Cluttered and disorganized work sites Changes in walkway levels and slopes Weather hazards Poor visibility Obstructed views Unsafe use of ladders Spills Wet/oily floors Uneven flooring Lack/failure to use guard/hand... read more →
1936- Kermit Moore is killed by a falling piece of equipment while working on the Brooklyn Bridge.
There are many potential hazards associated with working on construction site. These hazards are either eliminated or reduced by implementing safety policies and procedures (such as mandatory use of personal... read more →
Keeping an orderly and clean worksite can reduce the number of trips, slips, falls, and other incidents leading to workplace accidents. Keep an orderly work site Plan for the proper... read more →
What is a Notice of Construction? A Notice of Construction is a document used to advise residents of upcoming construction in their neighbourhood/area. What is the purpose of a Notice... read more →
1973- After 16 years of construction, the Sydney Opera House opens for the first time.