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Ladder Safety Month | Week 1 Week 1 of Ladder Safety Month focuses on ladder training and awareness. Employers need to provide proper training to all individuals who will be using ladders: • Educate users on ladder safety guidelines, best practices, and potential hazards. • Instruct users to read and follow all the safety information labels on the ladder. • Promote a culture of safety awareness where workers actively identify and report ladder safety concerns. Avoid factors that contribute to falls from ladders: haste or sudden movement, overreaching, lack of attention, improper climbing posture such as standing too high or straddling the ladder and carrying objects and not maintaining three points of contact. • Preplan - Inspect and know the hazards within your work environment. • Choose the correct ladder for the job – a self-supporting stepladder or a non-self- supporting leaning, single or extension ladder. To learn more, visit: https://lnkd.in/exvz-g2Q HazTek Safety Management understands the importance of ladder safety and offers comprehensive services and training, including solutions for fall safety. For additional information or to learn more about HazTek’s services, please contact us at 888.842.9835, email us at info@haztekinc.com, or visit our website at www.haztekinc.com #HazTek #Safety #ConstructionSafety #LadderSafetyMonth

Title: "Trench Safety Essentials: The Role of Knowledge, Competence, and Planning" Knowledge lends way to life. Before hopping into a trench, employees – and their employers – need to be prepared. Has someone checked the soil conditions? Are protective measures in place? What kind of weather is expected for the day? The answers to these questions can mean the difference between life and serious injury. Have a competent person on site. Having a competent person on the job site all the time isn’t a requirement. However, without one, employees are at constant risk. A simple rain storm or nearby utilities can affect trench work. A competent person must be nearby to keep an eye out for changing conditions. Choose the best protection method There are four basic methods of trench protection. Each one works best in different conditions. First, a competent person can look at the soil condition. Then, they can advise on the best method to use: Sloping. Soil and material are sloped away from the work area. Benching. Soil and material are packed into level steps. Shielding. A structure is put in place to protect employees. It is usually made of steel or aluminum. Shoring. Direct pressure is applied to soil and material to hold it away from the work area. “The difference between shoring and shielding is that shoring prevents the cave-in and shields protect you from a cave-in The best way to prevent an incident is to plan ahead. Stay safe y'all.

Trench work requires careful planning and preparation to ensure the safety of workers. Checking soil conditions is crucial to prevent collapses, and having protective measures like shoring or sloping in place is essential. Weather conditions can also impact trench safety, so it’s important to consider factors like rain that could affect soil stability. Being prepared and following safety protocols can indeed make a significant difference in preventing accidents and ensuring the well-being of employees.

Did you know that Fastenal is the 2nd largest Safety Distributor in North America? How about the fact that there are 244,000 workplace injuries that are recorded as a fall and that 49% of those reported falls state no fall protection was used? Fastenal is a proud sponsor and supporter of Construction Safety Week. Why not take a look at the value that Fastenal can bring to your safety program, whether its just starting to be built or you have a long standing program, Fastenal has resources available to support your program. Take a look in the link below on how to start. #safety #safetyweek #construction #fastenal #constructionsafetyweek #fallprotection #PPE #headprotection #laddersafety #ladder #tooltethering #jobsite #jobsitesolutions #solutions #safetyprogram #safetystanddown #standdown

Safety Consulting Specialists supports Ladder Safety Month. Join us this March in promoting ladder safety and decreasing the number of ladder-related incidents that happen each year. Proper planning plays a key role in ladder safety. Plan how to safely get materials to the higher level to complete the job. If a ladder is damaged, tag it "Out of Service" and remember to place ladders using a 1:4 ratio, meaning set up the ladder 1 foot away from the wall for every 4 feet of ladder height. #laddersafety #LadderSafetyMonth #safetyfirst

A jobsite safety briefing (JSSB) is essential to recognizing and mitigating exposures. That’s the definition of “safety.” Bartlett Tree Experts Team Minnetonka takes this seriously and includes all crew members in the process to get their input and engagement before starting the job. The best feedback comes from the field, in the field! #leadingwithsafety #safetyculture

#Safety is a game-changer! We know from personal experience that when you prioritize safety, you not only provide a better experience to customers but you maintain a standard that makes sure your employees are safe and sound every step of the way. Check out this blog to learn why safety is so important to IRC.

At MFC, safety isn't just a priority, it's a core value embedded in everything we do. We understand that construction can be a hazardous industry, which is why we're committed to providing our team with the highest level of safety training and certifications. Investing in Our People: We believe that a safe work environment is essential for a productive and successful team. That's why we invest heavily in comprehensive safety training programs for all our employees. These programs cover a wide range of topics, including: Hazard identification and mitigation Fall protection Safe use of tools and equipment Emergency response procedures First aid and CPR We believe that everyone deserves to go home safe and sound at the end of the workday. By prioritizing safety training and certifications, we're not only protecting our team, but also fostering a collaborative environment built on trust and mutual respect. This, in turn, allows us to focus on delivering exceptional results for our clients. Want to join a team that puts safety first? Contact us today to learn more about career opportunities at MFC! Want a trade partner that prioritizes the safety of your project? Get a quote from us today! #SafetyFirst #ConstructionSafety #MFCSafetyCulture #TradePartner #FinishCarpentry #SeniorLiving #MultiFamily 

Safety protects lives. This is more than just a saying at NNI. It’s our foundation. Because safety isn't just about wearing hard hats or following protocols. It’s about listening to the people on our job sites. Picture a job site where every suggestion is heard. Where the newest worker can speak up just like a seasoned superintendent. That’s our goal on every job site. Different perspectives make us better and safer. And each voice can point out something others might miss. So, let’s keep the dialogue open. Let’s keep learning from each other. And let’s remember why we prioritize safety. Because safety doesn’t just protect individuals. It protects everyone on a job site. #safetyweek #nniconstruction #construction

Communication is an unsung hero of jobsite safety. Whether it’s verbal or nonverbal, we try to instill in our employees the importance of communicating with one another. We also place a great deal of importance in ongoing safety education by enabling employees to attend annual and semi-annual safety seminars focused on fall prevention, potential job risks, and ground safety. To learn more about our commitment to safety, click here: https://lnkd.in/gq6gKyQ #WorksiteSafety #NationsRoof #CommercialRoofing