Construction

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are roughly 150,000 construction site workers injured each year. Many of these accidents are preventable. If a worker recognizes a situation in...

Despite the many precautions taken by companies and workers, road work zones are still inherently hazardous. Being prepared for what you might experience on a work site is an important...

A safety data sheet, or SDS, provides employees with information about hazardous chemicals. SDSs must follow a standard format, and will always present certain information that workers and emergency responders...

Learners who successfully complete this course will display the ability to identify the role of the first responder after an incident involving hazardous materials, the proper steps to be taken...

Construction work can be a dangerous occupation. Struck-by and caught-between injuries are especially dangerous because they tend to consistently cause serious injuries. Workers who know the hazards and remember to...

If a load of cargo falls off a vehicle, it can damage the cargo itself, the vehicle carrying it, or other property. Worst of all, dropped loads can injure or...

Pallet jacks are common in retail stores, warehouses, and many other facilities. These devices make it faster and easier to move things around the store, increasing efficiency and helping to...

According to the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety in 2015, there were 852 workplace deaths recorded in Canada. Add to the fatalities, there were 232,629 claims accepted for...

Many employees work with hazardous chemicals every day. Whenever chemicals are used, there's always the chances of a spill. Some spills can be cleaned up by workers at the site,...

Scaffolding is a very versatile and useful tool for construction or repair of buildings. It can be assembled and disassembled easily and can be built very tall or wide, depending...

Rigging is a complex operation that requires extensive planning to keep everyone safe. An unstable load, a misinterpreted hand signal, lack of experience, lack of maintenance, and infrequent inspections can...

A safety data sheet, or SDS, provides employees with information about hazardous chemicals. SDSs must follow a standard format, and will always present certain information that workers and emergency responders...