Situational awareness is being aware of what is happening around you in terms of where you are, where you are supposed to be, and whether anyone or anything around you is a threat to your health and safety. Our knowledge, experience and education enable us to understand what is going on around us and helps us to determine if it is safe. This means that everyone's situational awareness is individual and potentially different. We use our situational awareness to make decisions at home and at work.... » Read more

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Posted 12/05/25 11:06:28 AM

In the middle of the city, out in the suburbs, and perhaps even in the middle of nowhere, there is a pretty good chance that one or more utility line or other underground installation is buried beneath the surface. Striking a buried utility while excavating the soil can not only cause disruption of services to the general public, it could also result in someone getting seriously injured or killed. So today we will review some steps to help prevent striking underground utility installations at excavation sites. ·         Never dig... » Read more

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Posted 08/15/25 10:37:38 AM

All parts of the Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS) need to be inspected prior to each use in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. Read the product insert to learn of any specific inspection requirements or guidelines. The PFAS should be inspected for wear, damage, and other deterioration. Defective components should be removed from service. Inspect all new harnesses, lanyards, and other connectors prior to their first use on the job site. There may be defects that would require replacement. No PFAS should be modified or changed unless recommended by the manufacturer. Remember the ABC's for PFAS Inspection. A – Anchor Point •Must support 5,000 lbs per worker for non-engineered anchor points. •Select an anchor point to minimize free fall distance and swing radius. •Position above head level to prevent dangerous swinging in a fall. •Shorter tie-offs reduce fall distance. •Do not anchor to handrails, conduits... » Read more

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Posted 04/17/25 01:34:42 PM

Please be extra careful when putting the DEF pump handle back in place. We have had multiple instances where the hose is coming off the track lately. Pull the DEF hose straight out and stop right in front of DEF pump when using it. Do not pull it out at an angle and do not let the hose retract in quickly.... » Read more

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Posted 03/03/25 07:20:23 AM

We recently had a near miss on a jobsite. We were dropping a dumpster for a contractor that was tearing a house down. Driver got unsite to do a switch and got out of truck to unhook the dumpster and the operator started to move dumpster with the excavator and the operator did not know the driver was unhooking the cable at that time. The operator assumed the driver was not unhooking the cable at that time and the driver assumed the operator would not try moving the dumpster around until he was done doing the switch.  Always make sure the operator sees you before you get out the truck and make sure the operator is paying attention before you go in any blind spots. Always make eye contact with equipment operators when leaving their field of view. ... » Read more

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Posted 01/13/25 08:09:02 AM