Working at a construction site is loud, dirty, and often dangerous. Roadside construction workers deal with the added risk of being struck by car or truck as it passes through a work zone, its driver unaware or ignoring flags, cones, or other warnings.
Ergodyne announced today the expansion of their Objects at Heights collection with the launch of two new wrist lanyards – the Squids® 3114 Pull-On Wrist Lanyard (Carabiner) and Squids® 3116 Pull-On Wrist Lanyard (Buckle). For tools at or under 3lbs (1.4kg), the Squids®3114/3116 Pull-On Wrist Lanyards offer an ideal solution for tethering by limiting the drop distance of the tool, reducing snag and tangle hazards, and offering an easy and quick exchange of multiple tools.
In the past five years, 59 people have been struck by falling debris from New York City construction sites, according to the New York Post. And the numbers are on the rise: 27 percent of those pedestrians were victimized between January and September in 2014.
Historically, dropped objects have played a principal role in oil and gas incidents. This situation should not be tolerated or allowed to continue. We must eliminate this type of incident. Dropped objects is a collective issue and not just an operator or a rig owner’s problem; it is a common problem for everyone in our industry.
When people are working at height it's essential to consider the risk of objects falling onto somebody or something below. Any hand-held equipment such as drills or saws can be dropped or knocked over the edge of a platform or walkway. Materials such as nails, pieces of wood and debris can also represent a significant hazard.
OSHA’s new regulation regarding confined spaces in the construction industry goes into effect August 1, and construction companies and contractors are getting ready for it.
Ergodyne announced today the addition of two patented products to the Squids® Line of Worksite Organizers - the Squids® 3400MD Metal Detectable Grabber (Dual Clip) and Squids® 3405MD Metal Detectable Grabber (Belt Clip).
It is important when using pallet trucks that you keep everyone safe throughout the operation, which is why we have come up with these tips and advice.
CHUMS® Safety, a division of CHUMS® Inc., a global leader in eyewear and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in the industrial safety market, is proud to announce the addition of the BREAKAWAY Tiger Glove and Utility Clip to its multi-purpose line of CHUMS® Safety accessories.
