One of my 10 safety focuses in 2017 is driving improvement. This link hit home this weekend, as a good friend was in the pickup and is fighting for his life. You all are on the road for hours, and see these accidents probably weekly on 81, 95, 70, 78 and 76. http://www.your4state.com/news/maryland/both-lanes-shut-down-due-to-accident-on-i-70-eb/659575170 Motor Vehicle […]

Things that we see everyday become invisible. When, for example, was the last time you saw a crow? You likely saw one this morning , but since crows are common- are a permanent part of the landscape – you may not have taken note. The human brain is wired to notice the unusual, not the […]

Shivering Shivering is a sign of mild hypothermia. As the body’s temperature drops further and hypothermia becomes more severe, shivering actually will cease. fullscreen 8 of 8 Hunger and Nausea Initially, a worker will feel hungry. However, as a person’s core temperature drops, the body will be more focused on keeping vital organs alive and […]

This is a article from the National Safety Council. Drowsey driving worries me a great deal with you guys; after you all have had a family filled weekend and hit the road to a out of state jobsite late Sunday evening or when you are headed home on Friday afternoon after a 10 hour workshift- […]

Winter is coming, and prepping for cold temperatures should start well before the first snowflake falls. Proper PPE should include multiple layers of protection, both moisture-wicking and wind-resistant, as well as gloves and hard hat liners (notice I did not say hoodies and ball caps- I have liners available for you). Dressing improperly, wetness/dampness and […]

A friend that knows two of my passions: Safety and History/antiques shared this article with me recently. I thought it would be a good reflection as we close out 2016 and look forward to 2017. Interesting Employees In Accident Prevention From a address of Mr R.C. Miller PA Train Lines (West) A Tool Talk from […]

The following article is from the OSHA October blog- the highlights below are a reminder for safety risk GeoConstructors employees have continued exposure to: Every October, the Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration releases a preliminary list of the 10 most frequently cited safety and health violations for the fiscal year, compiled from […]

Inspect your Fire extinguishers and change the batteries in your home smoke detectors. Even a Small Fire Can Rage Out of Control in Minutes • Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 9-15, and serves to remind us that fire-safety precautions in the workplace can prevent significant injuries and deaths. According to Injury Facts 2016, businesses lose […]

Look at every piece of equipment, including the tractor trailers beds delivering equipment, and work trucks with the Three Point Rule in mind: Contact with the construction equipment or vehicle by either one foot and two hands or one hand and two feet. The following are ways that we can better protect you from injury: […]

Attached Document An employee walks across the site, stepping over an grout hose stretched across his path. He turns a corner and nearly collides with another worker. To avoid the collision, he steps to the side spilling hot coffee and inadvertently jostling a storage shelf, on which a tool placed close to the edge of […]