Workers in heavy construction are exposed to a variety of air contaminants that may be generated by the work they are doing or the vehicular traffic that surrounds them. Despite these health hazards, … [Read more...] about Grab the Face Mask: Contractors Need to Promote Respiratory Protection to Workers
Safety Equipment
Safety Equipment Performance: What to Look for; What to Ask for
You rely on safety equipment to protect your eyes, face, head, lungs, hearing, hands and body from injury or illness. But do you always know that you're getting the correct protective equipment for … [Read more...] about Safety Equipment Performance: What to Look for; What to Ask for
Yellow-Green Vests More Visible in Work Zones
A number of studies show that fluorescent yellow-green is the preferred vest color for roadway visibility. Fluorescent orange-red is also an adequate safety garment color, according to this same … [Read more...] about Yellow-Green Vests More Visible in Work Zones
Paving Contractor Makes Device to Save Lives: Horn Warns Workers When Motorists Enter the Work Zone
This article discusses the Flagmaster, a device flaggers can use to audibly alert highway workers of potential danger. It includes a horn that is mounted into the the staff of a Stop/Slow paddle. When … [Read more...] about Paving Contractor Makes Device to Save Lives: Horn Warns Workers When Motorists Enter the Work Zone