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Working Safely with Table Saws   When using a table saw, some thought and effort must go into making sure it is set up and used safely. Here is an overview of a few recommended steps we should take to help us avoid some of the hazards commonly associated wit...

BACK INJURY PREVENTION TIPS   Most of you have probably heard that to lift safely, you must lift properly. You’re told to “bend your knees not your back,” and “don’t twist as you lift.” This is good advice but sometimes seems to go against human nature. Yet,...

HARD HATS   A hard hat is meant to protect your head from the impact of falling material and accidental bumping.   The hat’s suspension components act as a shock absorber and are designed to absorb or deflect a blow and distribute the impact over a large a...

Safety and Your Supervisor   Safety does not just happen. Remember the old saying, if something can go wrong, it will. We must work to make things happen right; that is, in a safe manner. But one person cannot do this alone - It takes the cooperation of ever...

Five Reasons to Work Safe We all have different reasons for why we choose to do certain things and why we may not choose to do others. When it comes to working safely, we should all want to choose to make the right decision. We all are different in the way we...

HEARING PROTECTION DEVICES   Hearing protection devices (HPD) such as earmuffs and earplugs can be an effective measure to protect hearing in noisy work environments.  However, hearing protection devices are only effective if they are properly sized and care...

OSHA Rules and Regulations for Focus Four Hazards With the increased emphasis on focus four hazards, it should come as no surprise that OSHA has also developed various rules, regulations, and best practices that companies can implement to help keep their work...

While the construction industry is largely responsible for helping move the American economy forward by building the structures that we live, work, and play in, these job sites remain one of the most hazardous working environments. In fact, according to the U....

Winter Construction Site Hazards & How to Prevent Them: Cold Stress Cold Fact: An average of 1,301 deaths per year from 1999 to 2011 were associated with exposure to excessive natural cold. CDC Temperatures near or below freezing and strong winds can cause o...

Winter Construction Site Hazards & How to Prevent Them – Falls on Icy Surfaces   Cold Fact: Slips, trips, and falls caused 229,190 non-fatal workplace injuries and 699 fatal work injuries in 2013. (Bureau of Labor Statistics)   Falls are among the most com...

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Emergency - Immediately call 911 Blain A. Schumacher - Safety and Compliance Manager Cell Phone: 715.393.7596 Office Phone: 715-693-7866 Email: blain.schumacher@scswiderski.com   Dale Bergman - Facility Manager Cell Phone: 534-626-0075 Office Phone: 71...