Safety (page 2)

Most accidents happen due to equipment operators not following safety precautions. It's important to make sure that your equipment operator has the proper training for the heavy equipment. Receiving proper training for the specific type of equipment is also helpful.

Warehouse work comes with quite a few safety risks. Workers in warehouses must be aware of many potential dangers to stay safe on the job. They also need to take many warehouse safety issues seriously, including slips and falls and operating heavy equipment. Learn about the most common safety issues in warehouses and how you can protect yourself while on the job.

To keep your pet safe, you need to know what measures to take. This guide will help walk you through the risks that construction and renovation pose to your pet, and the steps you can take to keep them calm and safe.

Boom lifts have been a popular type of equipment on construction sites for years. The lift's versatility makes it an excellent choice for many tasks that need to be completed up off the ground. However, workers need specialized training to operate this type of aerial lift. To keep a work site safe, boom lift operators must be certified by a trusted source. Learn more about the training requirements for using a boom lift to help keep your workers safe.

This comprehensive guide has been designed to provide safety best practices for seniors, disabled adults, and their caregivers to help them safely navigate construction sites. Also, it outlines the ADA’s recommended construction zone safety standards. If a worst-case scenario occurs, and you or a loved one is injured in a construction zone, this guide also offers actionable advice for how to react and respond.