There are more than 2 million nonfatal workplace injuries every year, according to OSHA. Also according to OSHA – the #2 reason for workplace accidents and injuries is a lack of safety signage. This underscores the importance of safety signage at worksites where hazards are present. As visual indicators of hazardous work conditions, safety signage […]
Does Your Safety Signage Meet OSHA Requirements? Been around a construction site recently? If so, you may have noticed that the safety signage there followed a consistent format and design. There’s a good reason for that as consistent sign design helps workers quickly identify and respond to hazards at the jobsite. In fact, signage design
Workplace safety is every employer’s responsibility, but it doesn’t have to be complicated. Simple safety procedures, like posting informational signage, are enough to protect workers and ensure compliance with all relevant safety regulations. Such procedures are aimed at helping employees remain aware of all potential hazards and helping them respond properly when at risk. Let’s
Construction sites are among the most hazardous workplaces in the country. In 2020, more than 20 percent of all workplace deaths occurred on a construction site. And of those, falls were a primary cause of fatal injury. In fact, fall-related injuries were responsible for about a third of all construction site deaths. Unsurprisingly, almost all
Safety signage is the first sign, so to speak, that you’re walking into a potentially hazardous area. On construction and industrial sites, inside of warehouses and manufacturing facilities, safety signage and decals play a critical role in reducing workplace risks and injuries. They’re only effective, though, if they’re properly designed, printed, and strategically placed. In
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Industrial and Occupational Safety Signs Protect Workers and Ensure Compliance There are millions of workplace injuries every year in the U.S., and it’s likely that many of them could be prevented with better safety signage. That’s because safety signage alerts workers to potential workplace hazards and establishes proper safety protocols. Industrial and occupational signs come
Construction sites are among the most dangerous workplaces in the world, and the numbers bear this out. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, about 150,000 construction site accidents occur every year, and more than 1,000 workers die annually from such accidents. Worse, many of these accidents are preventable, but how can site managers prevent
Using safety signs to keep jobsites safe should be a number one priority for any company. This usage demonstrates a concern for the safety of the site itself as well as the employees, visitors, and the surrounding community. Whether the onsite danger includes chemicals, hazardous waste, heavy machinery, high temperatures, or a combination of hazards,
Occupational safety, especially at active worksites, is a primary focus for project managers. Every year, around 1,000 construction workers die while on the job. Most of these fatalities are caused by preventable accidents and easily identifiable hazards. Information is power when it comes to occupational safety, and this information can be efficiently delivered though printed
How to Foster a Culture of Occupational Safety According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, around 1,000 construction workers die while on the job every year. The industry’s safety challenges are plentiful, as construction teams face a variety of workplace hazards, including: ● Extended heights and fall risks ● Slips ● Electrocution ● Pinning
