Tip of the Week

National Preparedness Month (observed annually in September) focuses on workplace and personal disaster readiness. An Emergency Action Plan (EAP)–required by OSHA under 29 CFR 1910.38 for most facilities–ensures employees know how to respond [...]

Falls remain the leading cause of fatalities and severe injuries in the workplace, particularly in construction and general industry. Implementing proper fall protection is not just a regulatory requirement–it directly saves lives. Why Fall [...]

The September 1st Construction Stormwater Annual Report deadline is a mandatory state requirement (most notably under California’s Regional/State Water Resources Control Board Construction General Permit, or CGP) for active construction sites. [...]

OSHA’s Safe + Sound Week is a nationwide annual campaign held every August (this year, from August 10th-16th) led by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and partner safety organizations. Its purpose is to encourage [...]

August 11th (8/11) is designated as National Safe Digging Day to remind homeowners and professional excavators to call 811 before starting any digging project. An underground utility line is damaged every few minutes in the U.S. because someone [...]

When it comes to workplace safety, the biggest mistake people make with respirators is assuming that wearing one automatically means you are protected. A poorly fitted or incorrect respirator offers almost no real defense against toxic dusts, [...]

Every summer, extreme heat waves smash previous records. When the temperature spikes, our body’s internal cooling system–which relies entirely on sweat evaporation–gets pushed to its absolute limit. Whether you are working a grueling shift on a [...]

Summer driving is often underestimated. While we rightfully worry about winter ice, summer brings some of the highest rates of traffic congestion, fire blowouts, and heat-related performance issues. Because personal road trips require a slightly [...]

A record-breaking heat wave trapped scorching temperatures across the Midwest and East Coast over the Fourth of July weekend. With over 160 million Americans under heat alerts, major East Coast hubs like New York City, Philadelphia, Boston, and [...]

Keeping your summer celebrations “Red, White, & Safe” means enjoying the spectacular views while ensuring your property, loved ones, and pets stay out of harm’s way. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and National [...]