The American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) Celebrates its 100th Anniversary this year. In this video you can learn about the tragic events which occurred in New York City in March 1911 which highlighted the need for improved workplace safety and regulations, leading to the formation of the Society.
People who work with electricity everyday know just how dangerous it can be. Workers like utility line workers and electricians are exposed to real electrical hazards. For many years the OSHA electrical standards have helped workers lower their risk of shock, electrocution, fire and explosions. Recently, OSHA announced a final rule to improve the safety of electrical workers even more. ...
Hard hats have come a long way since they were first invented in the ship building industry. Then, builders would cover their everyday hats in tar and let it cure. This offered limited protection against falling debris, but it was a measure that saved the skills of many a shipyard workers. With a little ingenuity, hard-boiled hats came in. A...
The new ANSI 107-2010 requires all FR garments to fall within at least 1 of 7 ASTM or NFPA test methods. It includes a description of flame resistance criteria and intended application for the various test methods referenced. If a manufacturer wants to mark high visibility apparel as being FR, the garment must meet one of the FR tests in...
Construction work includes building roads, bridges, buildings, and public water lines. It also includes infrastructure repairs and building renovations. Here are seven interesting facts about construction workers in this billion dollar industry. Numbers The number of construction workers in the U.S. in 2015 was around 8 million, and that number varies from year to year depending on demand. For example, a...
The construction industry is a billion dollar industry in the United States and employs 8 million workers. Workers include not only construction helpers but skilled workers as well, like carpenters, plumbers, electricians, masons, surveyors, painters, glaziers, and plasterers. Here are six benefits of being a construction worker. Suit and Tie Not Required One benefit of construction work is you can wear pretty...