Brief History On Forklifts

Posted by Timothy McConnell
On September 20, 2016

Forklifts have been of tremendous help for workers for nearly a century. In the past, during the late 1800s, before forklifts were invented, the workers used hoists for lifting heavy objects. These hoists consisted of a system of chains and wenches on a platform. Unfortunately, nothing had been invented yet to transport the heavy objects. […]

Tips on How to Safely Operate Construction Vehicles

Posted by Safe-Way
On August 25, 2016

Construction vehicles are very accessible on construction projects, but they can be very dangerous if not operated properly. Of all importance, safe work practices must be observed before operating the vehicle, during operation, and while exiting the vehicle. The first and most important thing to do before operation is to inspect the steps, handrails, pedals, […]

OSHA staff helps ensure safety and health of workers performing flood cleanup in West Virginia

Posted by Timothy McConnell
On July 18, 2016

OSHA has deployed staff to flood-impacted West Virginia counties to ensure that employers, workers and others engaged in cleanup efforts avoid potential hazards and take steps to protect themselves. OSHA compliance assistance officers initially focused their efforts in the three hardest hit counties of Kanawha, Greenbrier and Nicholas, which President Obama declared federal disaster areas. […]

Ladder Safety Tips

Posted by SafeAdmin
On June 22, 2016

LADDER SAFETY TIPS Stairways and ladders are a major source of injuries and fatalities among construction workers. OSHA estimates each year nearly 25,000 employees are injured and 36 die from the improper use of ladders. Nearly half of these injuries are serious enough to result in days away from work. These simple steps will help […]

What are OSHA’s objectives?

Posted by SafeAdmin
On June 21, 2016

OSHA OBJECTIVES AND STANDARDS OSHA seeks to make workplaces safer and healthier by making and enforcing regulations called standards in the OSH Act. The Act itself establishes only one workplace standard, which is called the “general duty standard.” The general duty standard states: “Each employer shall furnish to each of his employees employment and a […]

A Brief History of The Hard Hat

Posted by SafeAdmin
On June 21, 2016

One of the oldest helmets ever discovered was found in Grave Circle B, just outside the Bronze Age citadel of Mycenae, and dates to around the 17th Century BCE. It’s known as a Boar’s Tusk Helmet and it was created using slivers of ivory attached to a leather cap and padded with felt. It […]