The effects of a hurricane can be deadly and damaging, therefore the more proactive you are, the less down time you will face as a company. When it comes to hurricane safety, preparedness is everything. A good way to incorporate a natural disaster preparedness discussion may be through a toolbox talk. Use this to discuss […]
Each year OSHA publishes a list of the most-cited violations. This OSHA top 10 aims to bring awareness to the commonly violated standards on worksites and the hazards these violations can cause. It’s also a warning to your workplace; if you’re violating these standards, you’re likely to get caught. It’s good practice to reference this […]
A factor of safety is the load-carrying capacity of a system beyond what the system actually supports. Bridges, buildings, safety equipment, and fall protection all start with a factor of safety. Simply put, the safety factor is how much stronger a system is than required. The factor of safety is the backbone of all structures […]
A rolling scaffold is a type of supported scaffold set on wheels. Rolling scaffold’s design allows for easy movement, creating a more efficient workplace. Workers who frequently change their position use rolling scaffolds regularly. Safety standards for rolling scaffolds are necessary to understand and differentiate from other scaffold standards because of their mobility. As with any […]
Onsite Safety is proud to announce that we are an official drop-off location for the HOPE Helps Back To School Bash. That is the HOPE box, kindly provided to us by our good friends and partners at HOPE Helps. Every year, HOPE Helps presents their “Back To School Bash” where they hand out school supplies […]
A scaffold is an elevated, temporary work platform used to support employees and their materials. It is essential that a competent person is onsite at all times to ensure OSHA guidelines are followed during scaffold use. Every person who accesses a scaffold requires scaffold safety training. There are four categories of personnel on scaffolding worksites: […]
Independence day is a time to celebrate, right? The Fourth of July is a celebration for most in America, but it’s important to point out that it’s one of the deadliest holidays. From fireworks, to overindulgence and reckless driving there are many factors putting you at risk this Fourth of July holiday. According to WalletHub, […]
Toolbox talks are a great way to get together with your team and discuss safety. A toolbox talk is a meeting designed to discuss a specific job or workplace related topic. These meetings are held to refresh minds for an upcoming event, job or workplace related issue. These talks should aim to refresh, motivate and […]
Do you know the signs of heat stress? Each year heat exposure affects workers, leading to sickness and in some cases death. Most heat hazards are thought to occur while working in high temperatures outdoors, but heat hazards are present indoors as well. Employers and workers should be trained and knowledgable on preventing and treating […]
It’s officially summer and the sun is scorching. Many would consider a perfect summer day to consist of cooling off by a pool, boating in the lake or spending a day at the beach. All common pastimes for those looking to escape the heat; all with potential risk. Water safety could potentially save a life. […]
