Archive: October 2011

What Am I?

Friday, October 7th, 2011 by Michael Puffer

How well do you know the history of the safety equipment we use everyday? Try and guess what is being described in each group based on the hints given.

Trenching and Excavation Safety

Wednesday, October 5th, 2011 by Michael Tesmer, CSP

Unprotected trenches are among the deadliest hazards in the construction industry and the loss of life is devastating: since 2003, more than 200 workers have died in trench cave-ins, and hundreds more have been seriously injured.

Assessing Chemical Splashes to the Eyes

Monday, October 3rd, 2011 by Michael Tesmer, CSP

Most employees who get a chemical splash to the eyes were either wearing no protection or the wrong protection.