#StandDown4Safety Series: Ladders
2019-05-08
Whether you’re Jeff Hardy or Joe Everyman, you’ve likely climbed a ladder. While harnesses are perhaps the most ubiquitous piece of equipment found when working at height on a construction site, ladders are one of the most recognizable pieces of construction equipment on earth. But, as is the case with most things, the dangers involved […]
#StandDown4Safety Series: Scaffold Safety
2019-05-07
Like the skyscrapers they helped build, scaffolds are a foundational part of The City’s skyline. Symbolic of the never-ending drive for renewal and expansion that fuels the construction industry, nearly everyone is familiar with them in one form or another. As such, they are also aware of the potential risk that, for instance, falling debris […]
#StandDown4Safety Series: Through No Fall of Their Own
2019-05-06
As you may already know, have heard, or even read about here at Gallagher Bassett News, today is the start of National #StandDown4Safety week, a nationwide initiative to emphasize worker safety (and fall prevention in particular) at the start of construction season. Throughout the week, we’ll providing you with tips and tricks on keeping your […]
Stand Down … For What? (Safety!)
2019-05-02
Originally started as a two-year program begun on Workers’ Memorial Day 2012, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)-led Stand Down for Safety week – which will take place this year May 6th-10th— has become an annual tradition at the start of every construction season in the years since. As you are likely aware, safety […]
International Workers’ Day: As American As Apple Pie
2019-05-01
International Workers’ Day is often considered Labor Day’s red-headed step-sibling; a holiday celebrated mostly in Europe far away from our social and economic traditions. However, what many don’t realize is that the day has its origins right here in America. THE 8-HOUR WORK DAY Eight hours’ labor, Eight hours’ recreation, Eight hours’ rest has been […]
Drones Impact on Worker Safety
2019-04-22
Although it’s surely appreciated by Hollywood producers looking for a (much) cheaper way to create those sweeping aerial shots that were once done by helicopters, the most significant aspect of the drone revolution on the world will likely be what they will mean for construction sites across the world. For most, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) […]
Don’t Blow Your Lid: How Stress Impacts Workplace Safety
2019-03-29
Pick a construction stereotype, and most of them only scratch the surface of what’s really going on inside a worker’s mind. As one of the most stressful job industries in the country, it’s no surprise that workers can feel long term stress. But how, and more importantly, can worker stress impact the jobsite as a whole? The short answer is yes, but the scope is greater than ‘a bad day’.
The Ultimate OSHA Cheat Sheet
2019-03-12
This isn’t a ‘cheat sheet’ We’ll be honest: we lied to you. As one of the leading safety training providers, we’d never let you take an ‘easy’ out. Hard work requires ‘hard work’. So instead, we’re going to give you a crash course, ie. our personal cheat sheet, on OSHA cards. What is OSHA Ok, […]
Women In Construction: Building Gender Equality
2019-02-25
More women are working on construction sites than 40 years ago. However, they’re still drastically underrepresented in the workforce. For National Women’s Month, we want to highlight the strides and successes women have had in the construction industry throughout history. The Stereotype of the Construction Worker Many associate the construction industry, specifically construction workers, with […]
Protected: Tag Test Page *Not A Class*
2019-02-04
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Hard-Headed: Hard Hats & Safety
2019-01-14
No one wants to be labeled as ‘hard-headed’. But there’s no better head protection than an actual hard hat. It’s a worker uniform staple, and one of the few items that can be customized (within reason). Hard hats protect the head from injury while on the job site. However, the history of the modern hard hat […]
The Gowanus Canal And Environmental Health Safety
2019-01-07
The Gowanus Canal has a long history that’s led to its current state of being NYC’s most toxic body of water to date. It’s now at the mercy of rezoning plans and environmental health efforts of restoration. However, can such a hazard zone be truly saved? Or is it a permanent lesson to learn regarding […]
