What Is FR Clothing? Your Guide to Flame-Resistant Clothing
About Flame-Resistant Clothing To ensure the safety and health of works, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) monitors guidelines and enforces occupational health and safety rules. In early 2010, they established new regulations requiring flame-resistant (FR) clothing for industries in which flash fire and electric arc flash hazards are or may exist. Any personnel […]
17 Summer Safety Tips for Construction: Keep Your Team Safe in the Heat
The blisteringly hot temperatures of summer are hard on all of us, but especially for those working in construction. In the mid-Atlantic regions of PA, DE, MD and NJ, the humidity can often rise to 90 percent, creating an even more dangerous working environment. If you work in this field, you’ll understand just how dangerously […]
Safety Apparel Buying Guide: Understanding High-Visibility Requirements for Construction and More
High visibility clothing provides one more way of keeping you safe on the job. These garments protect you from collisions involving vehicles passing by the worksite as well as on-site equipment. It’s essential to understand the definition of high visibility clothing and the relevant regulations to stay safe and compliant. Whether you work in construction, […]
How to Ensure Compliance with PA Act 44 Physical Safety
Safety and security should be of the utmost importance to the world of education. Thus, in the wake of recent threats to schools across the country, Pennsylvania has implemented Act 44 as a response. Act 44, which became effective immediately after Governor Tom Wolf signed it into law on June 22, 2018, outlines provisions regarding school safety and security. […]
Guide to Preparing for Night Construction: Advantages, Regulations and More
Having the option to do construction work at night offers your workers a myriad of safety benefits when done with the proper equipment. Your project will disrupt the schedules of fewer people in the area, and your crews will experience cooler temperatures. With these and other perks, however, there are some essential things you should […]