Steps to take to stay safe while working outside during a lightning storm....
A description of what constitutes safe use of scaffold side brackets in masonry, according to Ontario provincial regulations....
Contractors, government and the Construction Safety Association of Ontario identify activities in the masonry industry that risk causing WMSDs....
Case summary of an accident in a produce warehouse in which a worker had his leg severed when struck by a forklift prong....
A short guide on how to minimize risk to one’s hands, eyes, ears and lungs while operating a jackhammer....
Tractor-trailer dumping rigs can tip over while dumping, especially on an uneven surface with a load sticking in the top of the box while being raised...
A general treatment of fall fatalities and fall protection with a focus on the Ontario (Canada) construction industry....
Exposure to the sun’s UV rays poses a health risk to the eyes and skin of construction workers and others who work outdoors; here’s how to protect...
A summary of typical ergonomic hazards commonly encountered by each of the construction trades....
Article offers a brief guide to the types of available respirators as classified by NIOSH and which hazards each is designed to address....