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Steps to Improve Your Pre-Trip Inspection

Steps to Improve Your Pre-Trip Inspection

Steps to Improve Your Pre-Trip Inspection Pre-trip inspections are a crucial part of the job, yet they are highly overlooked and undervalued. The intention of a pre-trip inspection is to catch any faults before they become a dangerous or expensive problem. These inspections save lives, time, money and protect both the driver and everyone else on the road. Most importantly,…

5 Important Safety Tips for Operating a Skid Steer Loader

5 Important Safety Tips for Operating a Skid Steer Loader

5 Important Safety Tips for Operating a Skid Steer Loader Skid steers are an incredibly useful tool in the modern world. Operating with lightning precision and capable of moving extreme loads, these tank-like vehicles are a must-have in many industries. With a variety of attachments and configurations, Skid steers have an almost limitless potential to benefit efficiencies on many job sites.…

Everything You Need to Know About OSHA’s Respirable Crystalline Silica Rule

Everything You Need to Know About OSHA’s Respirable Crystalline Silica Rule

Everything You Need to Know About OSHA’s Respirable Crystalline Silica Rule Respirable crystalline silica is silica that has been broken down from either grinding, sanding, cutting, or drilling. Crystalline silica is found in concrete, brick, stone, soil, and sand. When materials like these are crushed into small particles, they become airborne and are then known as respirable crystalline silica. Close to…

What is Silica Dust and Why is it so Dangerous?

What is Silica Dust and Why is it so Dangerous?

Thousands of workers are exposed to a shocking number of chemicals and hazards every day. Thankfully, due to the increase in implementation of worker safety through courses, onsite training, and PPE (personal protective equipment), the number of workplace accidents and the level of exposure to harmful substances continues to decrease. However, it is not only workers who need to be…

Tips for Creating an Effective Safety Program

Tips for Creating an Effective Safety Program

Why do I need a safety program? Safety programs are designed to give workers the skills and tools they need to avoid worksite accidents. Without a safety program in place, mitigating accidents becomes a game of luck rather than a strategic plan. Employee safety should be a top priority and safety programs are a fantastic tool to help keep you…