Project Uptime
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Good Construction Safety Meeting Topics for Fall
September 22, 2017
Holding regular safety meetings, aka toolbox talks, is an excellent way to keep safety top of mind and remind workers how to protect themselves and others against specific jobsite...
Why It’s Smart to Train at Least One Employee in First Aid
September 22, 2017
A solid first aid program can save a life and keep minor injuries from becoming more serious ones. Accidents happen, and a clear plan to deliver first aid should be one of the...
Too Tired to Work: Is Fatigue Compromising Your Jobsite Safety?
August 7, 2017
Seeing yawns and heavy eyelids on the jobsite? Don’t ignore them. According to a recent survey from the National Safety Council (NSC), 43 percent of Americans feel they are not...
Contractor Tips for Residential Roof Safety
July 20, 2017
Residential roofing crews have a tough job. They're expected to perform their work quickly, often in uncomfortable weather, and they haul materials and tools up and down ladders...
VIDEO: Quick Tips - 360 Awareness
July 18, 2017
Safely operating a piece of heavy equipment starts even before you get in the cab, as United Rentals branch manager Ramon Jaime notes in this video. Give the machine a systematic...
Ways to Help Prevent Dump Truck Accidents
July 17, 2017
Dump trucks are mainstays of construction sites — and the cause of serious and often fatal injuries. It’s not uncommon for kids to have endless fun dumping things from plastic dump...
How to Choose the Right PPE for Working with Chemicals
July 11, 2017
Here's what employers and workers need to know about protecting themselves against chemical injuries. Eyes, lungs, skin and certain chemicals don’t mix. But not all protective...
VIDEO: Heat Illness Prevention Plan
June 18, 2017
In 2014, 2630 workers suffered from heat illness and 18 died from heat-related causes. Do you have a plan in place to protect your team? Your heat illness prevention plan should...
VIDEO: Fall Protection
June 12, 2017
A fall-related injury is the worst nightmare of many construction workers, not to mention their managers. It’s no wonder the Occupational Safety and Health Administration ( OSHA)...
Electrical Safety Tips for the DIYer
May 18, 2017
It’s not made of metal, but the human body is still a pretty good conductor of electricity thanks to the wet, somewhat salty tissues inside. That’s a good thing to keep in mind...