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Fast facts about excavations: • All excavations 4’ or deeper require a means of access/egress every 25’. • All excavations 5’ deep or greater require a protective system. (sloping, shoring, shielding) • Spoil piles must be kept 2’ back from the edge of the ...

CONFINED SPACE PROGRAM   1. General: This program establishes requirements for practices and procedures to protect employees in general industry from the hazards of entry into permit-required confined spaces.  2. Responsibility: SCS Safety and Compliance Ma...

FIRST REPORT OF INJURY STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE 1.0. Purpose: The purpose of this SOP is to provide a clear and consistent procedure for employees and supervisors to follow in the event of a work-related injury or illness. This ensures that injured emp...

12-08-2025 Toolbox Talk: Avoiding Strains, Blows, and Pinches When Handling Portable Ladders [Reference 1910 Subpart D / 1926 Subpart X] Stories about workers who suffer life-altering injuries while using a portable ladder always grab our attention. But there...

The leading cause of death during winter storms is transportation accidents. Many accidents could be avoided if drivers took time to learn and practice these tips for driving safely during snowy and icy conditions. Perhaps the deadliest danger of all is "blac...

Slips, trips, and falls are one of the leading causes of injuries and fatalities in the workplace. According to OSHA, slip, trip, and fall incidents cause 15% of all accidental deaths and are second only to motor vehicle incidents as a cause of fatalities on t...

It is important to know the location of underground utility lines on job sites. Rupturing or breaking underground utilities such as electrical power cables and gas lines can result in serious injuries or even death. “A Worksite Story A construction crew was u...

Housekeeping is not just for the home. Keeping a clean and tidy workplace is also highly important to ensure the safety of all employees. To avoid unnecessary injuries, it is essential that you practice good housekeeping at work.A clean workspace will improve ...

A medical emergency is defined as an acute injury or illness that poses an immediate risk to a person’s life or long-term health, sometimes referred to as a situation risking “life or limb”. Examples of medical emergencies are: -       Heart Attack. -       ...

01-26-2026 ToolBox Talk – Wind Chill Index/Cold Weather Safety Cold weather poses many hazards for those individuals who are required to be exposed to it during their work. The winter months bring the possibility of additional workplace injuries and illnesses...