What is a Combustible Liquid? Combustible liquids, are liquids that ignite easily and burn extremely quickly. As defined in the construction standard of OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Association), they... read more →
Health and Safety
What is a Training, Awareness, and Competency Policy? A Training, Awareness, and Competency Policy is a document used to outline a company's policies on worker training, awareness, and competency. What is... read more →
The CCOHA (Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety) reports that 34% of falls occur from a height. Take the following measures to ensure that the risk of falling from... read more →
What is Silica? Silica is a naturally occurring component in sand and rock. It is found on most construction sites in materials such as: concrete, dirt, graphite, granite, mica, mortar,... read more →
When cutting, drilling, or grinding, workers may be exposed to silica dust. Breathing in this substance can be harmful, or even fatal, to your health. When dealing with possible silica... read more →
Safety on construction sites, as we all know, is of vital importance. As of late, safety has become more of a priority on worksites, resulting in less accidents, and a... read more →
What is a Safe Work Practice Form? A Safe Work Practice Form is a document used as a guide for workers to safely complete tasks. What is the purpose of... read more →
I’ve heard the story at least a hundred times from various members of my husband’s family (himself included): When he was young, he’d gone out for a bike ride around... read more →
OSHA describes ‘confined space’ as a space that is: Large enough for an employee to enter fully and perform assigned work; Is not designed for continuous occupancy by the employee;... read more →
What is a Safe Work Practice Form? A Safe Work Practice Form is a document used as a guide for workers to safely complete tasks. What is the purpose of... read more →