Workplace Safety

In many cases, your hands are your livelihood. Protecting them is vital to ensuring your ability to earn a living. Leather work gloves are a great way to protect your hands in construction, industrial work, and warehouse activities. For tree trimming safety, leather gloves are ideal protection for many reasons Leather gloves from SafetyGearOnline.com come in bright colors for high visibility...

Construction sites can be very dangerous and it is important for every company to take measures to reduce injury. A safe environment makes for happier workers and better efficiency. Here are some ways to make a construction site safe. Inspection – Have someone thoroughly inspect the site for possible hazards. Also check for hazardous materials to make sure they are identified, marked...

There are plenty of jobs out there in which wearing a safety vest is a good idea. There are also many different types of safety vests available. So how do you know what vest is the right one for the job? It all comes down to fit and function. Let’s take a moment to look at some of the more common safety...

Industrial workers protect themselves in a variety of ways from dangers on the job site. They wear steel-toe boots, long pants, ear protection, hard hats, and edge safety glasses to prevent disabling injuries. However, this is a requirement of the job more than an individual accounting of hazards. Many of these safety items are just as needed in everyday activities...

Construction workers spend the majority of their time outdoors, and the constant exposure to sunlight can pose health risks. While sunburn may seem like a minor annoyance, each burn increases a person’s risk of developing skin cancer later on in life. Here are some tips for cutting down on the risk of health problems associated with sun exposure. • While...

High-visibility clothing is a type of personal protective equipment. It is worn by people who work in areas where there are moving vehicles, like airports, road construction, and accident sites. In addition to vests, there are hi-vis long-sleeve shirts, T-shirts, sweatshirts, jackets, pants, and rain gear available to keep you safe. Here are some reasons to wear high visibility clothing at work...

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...