Under The Hard Hat

Happy Ladder Safety Month!  This week we discuss the 3 easy steps to Ladder Selection.

This months Leadership Focus is about a Pro Leader Image.   Scan the code or click the link on the toolbox talk to watch the LMS video.   #construction #leadership #underthehardhat

On today's episode we discuss why knowing First Aid, CPR and how to use an AED is important to anyone.   #construction #safety #firstaid #cpr #aed #underthehardhat 

Today we discuss why housekeeping on the job site is important.   #construction #safety #housekeeping #underthehardhat

On today's episode, we discuss the hazards with muddy surfaces.   #construction #safety #walkingworkingsurfaces #underthehardhat

Today we discuss the hazards of ice on a job site.   #construction #safety #walkingworkingsurfaces #surfaces #underthehardhat

We Build People, Not Project   Click the link to watch a video produced by Mark Breslin and his team about this topic.  APi Development Center (sabacloud.com)

Today we discuss Daily Huddles, what they are and why they are important.   Click this link to watch a three and a half minute video on the topic.  Safety Week 2017: Safety Huddle - YouTube

Today we discuss STEPS; what it stands for and what are some examples of STEPS in action.  Essentially, STEPS is anything and everything done for our safety program.

This week we discuss APi Group company specific injury reporting procedures.

Anyone has the right, the authority, but mainly the responsibility to stop work when they observe unsafe actions, conditions or behaviors.   #construction #safety #underthehardhat #stopwork

Quarterly Cord Inspection Tape = White   #Electrical #Cord #Inspection #Construction #Safety #UndertheHardhat

Today we discuss #asbestos   #construction #safety #underthehardhat

Today we discuss Global Harmonized System, which replaced Hazard Communication (HazCom).

Today we discuss respiratory protection.

Today we discuss #Lighting in #Construction.   Essentially, we need light to see and do the tasks at hand.  If you don't have enough lighting, make sure you stop the task until there is enough light to see the work.   #safety #underthehardhat

Today we discuss Fall Protection and look specifically at anchor points.  Anchor points must be able to support 5,000 pounds.

This week on #underthehardhat we discuss #fallprotection and #harnesses. #construction #safety

Today we discuss requirements for guardrails in construction.   YouTube Video Link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SB39ETkEw-s 

Today's episode is a 2 for 1.  We discuss #FireExtinghisher Use and #vehicle #maintenance.  Key acronym to remember when using a Fire Extinguisher is P.A.S.S.   #construction #safety #underthehardhat #fireprotection #fireprevention #driving #drivingsafety