Crashes are the leading cause of work-related deaths in the United States. From 2003-2014 there were 22,000 work-related motor vehicle deaths in the United States. For millions of workers that drive or ride in a vehicle as part of their jobs, driving safety is a risk that must be mitigated daily.
Workplace Violence Prevention is an important component for every workplace. And while it can be difficult to know when workplace violence incidents will occur, there are some things employers can do to be prepared, if an incident should occur. Workplace Violence is any physical assault, threatening behavior, or verbal abuse occurring in a work setting including but not limited to:
OSHA’s Construction Standard, Subpart P covers excavation and trenching safety regulations.
Trenching, shoring and excavation work presents serious hazards to all workers involved. Cave-ins pose the greatest risk and are more likely to result in fatalities than other excavation-related incidents.
Hand tools and power tools are common to see at any worksite. Common hand tools include hammers, saws, chisels, shovels, pry bars, screwdrivers, and wrenches. Common power tools include electric tools, drill motors, impact wrenches, jackhammers, soil tampers, grinders, powder actuated tools and more.
