Safety Tips

  1. Safe Practices When Working at the Home

    Did you recently bring out your chain saw for that tree limb that crashed down on to your front lawn? Did you bring out cut resistant gloves or eye protection with that saw? Using a saw, a hammer, or other type of tool always calls for the use of personal protection equipment. However when it comes to working around our...
  2. Flag Controller: "Flagger" Role and Requirements

    I use to think a Flag Controller was not a very important role in keeping the public and workers in a work zone safe.  You may think as I did, that a Flag Controller's job is simple, but on the contrary. As a “Flagger or Flag Controller", you need to constantly mitigate traffic in work zones. . What does it...
  3. Haunted House Safety Tips

    It’s October! It’s that special time of year when theatrical haunted houses will open their doors and invite brave souls to enter and test their courage. It is an opportunity to enjoy a good scare and some good fun. Spooky! Stay safe this Halloween. Although haunted houses are highly entertaining, safety must always be taken into consideration for both the...
  4. Check Before you Dig: Marking Flags

    Are you part of a construction crew that routinely has to excavate in order to accomplish your assignment? Are you part of a landscaping company that also installs automatic sprinkler systems? If you find yourself in a position like this, or one that is similar, then you know the very important rule:  Check before you dig. You never know what...
  5. SafetyGear Online: Safety Haiku

    Here at SafetyGearOnline.com, our number one priority will of course always be to provide you with the most up to date safety equipment and safety information. We want everyone who has to be in a potentially dangerous situation to follow the best possible safety procedures, which includes wearing ANSI approved high visibility gear. We also pride ourselves on always being...
  6. Top Causes of Construction Accidents and How to Prevent Them

    The top causes of fatalities from construction workplace accidents are falls, electrocution, being struck by an object, and being caught in-between objects. These accidents can be greatly reduced with better safety procedures including making sure the workers are wearing safety apparel appropriate to the job. Here are some ways to prevent these accidents. Falls Most construction-related deaths and serious injuries are caused by falls...
  7. Tips for Working Safety in the Rain

    Whether you work in construction, emergency services, plumbing, electrical, or HVAC, at some point  you are going to have to work in inclement weather. These tips will help ensure you work as safely as possible. Wear the Right GearYou won't be focusing on the task at hand if you are wet and miserable. Proper rain gear should be layered. If it's...
  8. Tips for Staying Safe on the Construction Site

    Out of all the jobs out there, those in the construction industry are among the most dangerous. Whether you’re in the trenches, on the road, or up a scaffold, you need to take all the pr ecautions necessary to make sure you’re constantly protected. Falls, electrical shocks, and collisions are just some of the things that can happen while on...
  9. Tips for Staying Safe on Roadside Construction

    Being in the construction industry can be very rewarding, but it also comes with its own set of unique dangers that pose a ri  sk to workers every day. In particular, roadside construction workers face even greater threats because of their location. With motorists zooming by at all times, roadside contraction workers must deal with the potential of being struck...
  10. Tips for Protecting Your Eyes on the Job

    Anything can happen on the job, especially for those who are in the construction industry. Injuries happen all the time, and many times these situations can be avoided if certain safety precautions had been followed. While various injuries occur on occasion, eye injuries can be particularly difficult to deal with. About 300,000 Americans are forced to head to the ER every...

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