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Crane accidents can be dramatic events. Think of the news stories you’ve seen - large tall cranes collapsing on a busy street in the middle of downtown New York or […]

Three men hug near where the bodies of two workers were recovered after they died when their crane-hoisted lift basket fell 80 feet at a bridge construction site on Putah […]

Think of crane safety as a triangle. One side is the written crane, hoist, and rigging policy, which includes requirements for frequent and periodic inspections. The second side of the triangle […]

STANDARD TOWER CRANE (FOR CRANE OPERATORS) “START OF SHIFT INSPECTION” Operator:                                           […]

Download Instructor-Led Material Hand Out PowerPoint Quiz Safety Talk What’s at Stake? What does housekeeping have to do with safety? Lots! A clean and orderly workplace is essential to avoid falls, fires and many other kinds […]

Download Instructor-Led Material Handout PowerPoint Quiz Safety Talk What’s At Stake Tools using compressed air can be worth their weight in gold. Handled properly, they save a lot of sweating, grunting and possibly swearing. What’s The Danger Careless […]

Download Instructor-Led Material Handout PowerPoint Quiz Safety Talk What’s At Stake Workers between the ages of 15 and 24 are the largest percentage of part-time, temporary, contract, casual and seasonal workforces. They’re a tremendous asset to […]

Download Instructor-Led Material Handout PowerPoint Quiz Safety Talk What’s At Stake There is truth that cannot be challenged. The biggest “light” show does not originate in Las Vegas or on the 4th of July celebrations. The […]

What would be the issue with using any one of these cylinders for fuel on the job? You have no idea what is actually inside of these cylinders! There is […]

Among the dangers of tool use, is the risk of being shocked or electrocuted. The worker who submitted this photo did not check to see if the cable he was […]

Image Source: Reddit Pros – He has on shoes and gloves. Cons – He should not be standing on the railing obviously. One wrong move and he could end up falling and […]

Cuts and other hand injuries to the hands are one of the most frequent and common injuries workers face. Hand injuries, including amputations, can keep workers away from the job […]

Not sure where to start when it comes to creating a safety and health program? Or maybe you want to review and update your current program. In this series of […]