Construction Safety
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Welding Safety
Written By: Phil Keaton MS, CSP Welding is a critical skill across construction, manufacturing, fabrication, and maintenance industries, but it also comes with serious risks when proper controls are not in place. Welding safety focuses on protecting workers from...
Electrical Hazards: What They Are, Causes, & How to Protect Your Workplace
Written By: Mike Martin Electrical hazards are one of the most common and most dangerous workplace safety risks across nearly every industry. From construction sites and manufacturing plants to offices and warehouses, electricity powers daily operations while also...
Chemical Hazards: What It Is, Types, & Examples
Chemical hazards are one of the most common and misunderstood risks workers face in almost every industry. Whether you’re in manufacturing, construction, laboratories, healthcare, or even an office setting, you interact with chemicals daily. Understanding what...
Industrial Hygiene: The Overall Guide
Industrial hygiene is one of the most critical yet often overlooked components of workplace safety. It is the science of identifying, evaluating, and controlling workplace environmental stressors or hazards that could affect workers' health and well-being. By...
What Is PPE? Everything You Need to Know
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) has been a cornerstone of workplace safety for decades. From industrial worksites to healthcare facilities, PPE acts as the last line of defense against serious injuries, illnesses, and fatalities. Over time, as industries and...
Slips, Trips, and Falls: What It Is, Causes, and Prevention
Written by Mark Steinhofer Director, SMG U | CSP, CHST, CUSP, PhD Most people don’t fall because they’re careless. They fall because they’re comfortable. Slips, trips, and falls happen during the routine—on the walk to the breakroom, across the shop floor, or...
NFPA 70E: What It Is, The Purpose, & Training
NFPA 70E is the National Fire Protection Association’s standard for electrical safety in the workplace. It outlines best practices to protect workers from electrical hazards, such as arc flashes and shock. This standard is essential for maintaining compliance and...
Personal Fall Arrest System: What It Is, The Purpose, and Components
Written by Mike Martin Vice President, Services | CHST, CUS Personal fall arrest systems are a direct result of personal falls continuing to be one of the leading causes of workplace injuries and fatalities, especially in construction, utility work, and industrial...
10 Construction Site Safety Rules
Construction safety isn’t just a field concern. It’s an organizational performance indicator. In high-risk industries, the strength of your safety culture is visible long before an incident occurs. It shows up in how your teams operate, how supervisors lead, and how...
Friction Burn: What It Is, Treatment, and How to Prevent It
Written by Mike Martin Vice President, Services | CHST, CUSP Burns are a serious workplace hazard, whether caused by fire, chemicals, electricity, or even friction. While many teams focus on high-risk hazards like concrete burns or electrical arcs, friction burns are...