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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:                                           […]

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 […]

The Risks Working outside in the heat exposes workers to the possibility of a heat-related illness. In fact, heat-related fatality cases show that with temperatures above just 70°F/21°C can present a […]

The Risks Using the wrong tool or using a tool incorrectly can cause debilitating ergonomic injuries. An increased risk of injury occurs when workers are frequently exposed to awkward postures, contact […]

A NIOSH study has found a high rate of work-related injury and death in the motor vehicle towing industry. Workers in this field may assist individuals in emergency situations that […]

Here are three briefs on outdoor workers who died on the job. Three different incidents (one that you may never have heard of or realized it was even a hazard) […]