As the weather starts to break and more and more people head outdoors to enjoy the warmer weather, it’s important to remember that the change of season also brings with it its own set of spring related hazards. We trade in snow and ice for sunshine and warmer temperatures, but we also encounter flooding, dangerous driving conditions, pedestrians, outdoor workers...
Just because you’re working outdoors this summer doesn’t mean you need to be uncomfortably hot. We have plenty of options for hot weather safety gear that will keep you cool, even when the temperature is rising. Below we examine some of the best options to keep you cool while keeping you safe on the job. Mesh is Best Perhaps you’ve...
When thinking about issues involving being seen while working on the job site, most people tend to think about conditions where it is snowing, raining, or getting dark. On a hot clear summer, day visibility is not really an issue right? Well actually, this is not necessarily true. With the bright summer sun overhead, glare can be a real problem, making...
If you work in an industry where visibility is top priority, you'll probably need to wear a high-visibility T-shirt. The following is a list of things to consider when choosing a shirt that's best for your needs. ANSI Class Most hi-viz T-shirts fall into ANSI class 2 or 3. This means the shirts adhere to strict visibility standards and offer specific levels of visibility...
Safety apparel for the workplace is included in the extensive range of personal protective equipment or PPE. PPE is designed to protect the worker and covers people who work inside and outside and under all conditions. There are extensive guidelines for this equipment that can greatly reduce accidents. Here are some of the different types of safety apparel. Visibility Visibility is...
Many types of jobs pose specific hazards to workers on site. Construction workers, roadside workers, emergency personnel, and others are constantly being placed in potentially dangerous situations while they’re doing their job. Whether they’re dealing with heavy equipment, are working from extreme heights, or are being exposed to roadside hazards, these workers need to be equipped with the proper gear...
Being employed and earning a living should never come at the expense of a person’s safety. There are certain jobs out there that require an added level of safety measures in order to ensure complete security while on the job. Any scenario where there are passing motorists or people operating large pieces of machinery or equipment warrants the use of hi-visibility safety apparel to...
Summer is a time for warmer weather and sunshine, but depending on where you live, summer thunderstorms can be almost daily issues. This is especially true in areas such as Florida and Louisiana. Although the rain can be a welcomed cooling factor on hot days it can really increase the risk for injury on road construction sites. Slick roadways along with...
When it comes to construction work, safety is paramount — particularly in the road construction business. In light of all the safety hazards road construction professionals are exposed to on a daily basis, it’s important that their attire be suited to their work. Company owners and project managers looking for effective ways to protect their crews from the elements are...