by Chris Nisbett | Nov 3, 2019 | Tailgate
During the course of construction, watch out for flying debris of all types including sparks, metal scraps, hydraulic fluid, and rocks. Sparks from a cutoff saw or pipe saw are particularly dangerous. Wear safety goggles when working with or around these types...
by Chris Nisbett | Oct 3, 2019 | Tailgate
Sooner or later you will work at or visit a construction site. Whether you are a utility worker, inspector, manager, or supervisor, a construction site may be the most hazardous environment in which you will ever work. Hazards include: Heavy equipmentHigh...
by Chris Nisbett | Sep 3, 2019 | Tailgate
Ladders are useful tools for extending our reach. Unfortunately, each year many people are injured while using ladders. Falls, including those from ladders, scaffolds, and elevated platforms, are the number two cause of workplace deaths. To avoid...
by Chris Nisbett | Sep 18, 2017 | Uncategorized
Recently my wife and I undertook the task of renovating our kitchen. To keep the costs down I tried to do a lot of the work myself and hired out the specialty jobs. For this blog instead of focusing on Prime Contractor legislation, or Occupational Health...
by admin | Apr 8, 2017 | Tailgate
If you think accidents only happen to someone else, think again. They happen to everyone, including you, and they often can be prevented. Many times they are caused by careless mistakes, which could have been avoided had the person been aware of ways he or she could...
