“Safety is important not just to us and our families but to our employer as well.” We are encouraged to be safe and to think about safety all the time. This takes place on the
Don’t Leave Safety at Work
The Best Tool for the Job
Hammers, wrenches, chisels, pliers, screwdrivers, and other hand tools are often underrated as sources of potential danger. Hand tools may look harmless, but they are the cause of many injuries. In fact, numerous workplace injuries
Zone Defense to Cover Your Bases
It is important to establish a safe work zone around every job. Each time we step into certain work areas, we are exposed to nearby hazards. These may include high voltage, high-pressure air, rotating machinery,
Trenching & Excavations
General Requirements Excavations and trenches 5 feet in depth or greater must be protected from cave-in by sloping, shoring, shielding, or must be designed by a registered professional engineer. If the potential for a cave-in
December R.A.M.P. Newsletter
November R.A.M.P. Newsletter
Prioritizing Safety Boosts Productivity
Are You Aware? According to a recent survey conducted by the National Safety Council, approximately one-third of workers in high hazard industries do not believe safety is valued. Divided out by industry, 58% of construction
September R.A.M.P. Newsletter
9 Common OH&S Errors
The challenge of managing the aspects of occupational health and safety (OH&S) in the workplace can often feel overwhelming. There are many legal, moral and financial reasons for us to pay attention to OH&S obligations.
Keeping an Eye on Safety
The swashbuckling pirate and his eye patch have remained in our imaginations since childhood. But losing an eye at work is not an imaginary problem. A metal splinter puncturing an eye is enough to make