Workplace Safety

Now that we are smack dab in the middle of summer, the temperatures are at their peak. That means we’ve got to take precautions to make sure that workers who work outside remain safe and healthy. Here are some tips to keeping your employees cool while working on the job site. Dress Properly Most workers would probably love to dress...

Be Safe - Be Seen! Every individual who is working on or around a road construction site has a very important role to play when it comes to maintaining a secure and safe work area. The people working on the site as well as commuters and others passing through the area rely on the workers to keep the area safe. High visibility...

It’s not uncommon to see construction workers on a job site or roadside workers wearing orange, yellow or green neon apparel. You may have even noticed paramedics, police officers, or crossing guards wearing such types of apparel too. The reasons that they wear this type of clothing are obvious: to be clearly seen by passing motorists and operators of large equipment. This...

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...

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...

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...

Everyone seems to be in a rush these days, which we can clearly see on the roads around us. Heavy traffic poses plenty of risks, especially to people who work on roadsides. Keeping job sites free and clear of motorized traffic is not always possible, which can pose a real threat to those working on repairing roads, sewer lines, bridges, power...

SafetyGear Online is proud to offer the diligent, hard-working men and women of the construction industry the best in high-quality safety clothing and safety vests by ML Kishigo, featuring both the dynamic Brilliant Series and the powerful Premium Black Series. When it comes to road construction, visibility is crucial to maintaining worker safety. In low light conditions such as cloudy days, fog...

SafetyGear Online is known for providing the best in top quality safety gear and apparel to the hard-working, dedicated professional men and women of the construction industry. When you are working on a road crew, or as part of a team of first responders, individual protection and visibility are vital to maintaining the safety of your environment. In low visibility...

Construction sites are by their very nature and set up a hazardous and dangerous workplace and it is important for workers as well as managers and foremen to keep the work site safe at all times. A safe environment allows workers to be safe, happy, and efficient in their jobs. There are many ways to make a construction site safe from educating...