Extension Cord Safety
Mon, Oct 14, 2024
Kevin Lindley, FRSA Self Insurer’s Fund Safety Consultant
Electrical extension cords are a tool often used in the construction industry, even when the condition of the cord is not completely acceptable. Extension cords are a vital device used ... Read More
Heat Safety is the Employer's Priority this Summer
Mon, Jul 22, 2024
Kevin Lindley, FRSA Self Insurers Fund Safety Consultant
Every year, many workers die and thousands more become ill while working in hot or humid conditions. OSHA currently has a Heat Illness Prevention campaign across the country to focus on heat h... Read More
Safety: It's More than a Company Slogan
Tue, Jun 04, 2024
Kevin Lindley, FRSA Self Insurer’s Fund Safety Consultant
I always find it distasteful to use the slogan “Safety First.” I cringe every time I hear someone say it. It’s a phrase that some contractors often fall back on concer... Read More
OSHA Visits Your Jobsite – Now What?
Sat, Feb 10, 2024
Kevin Lindley, Safety Consultant, FRSA Self Insurer’s Fund
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has just arrived at one of your jobsites. Visits from OSHA are rarely a “congratulations for doing a great job.” In... Read More
Back Injury Prevention
Tue, Jan 09, 2024
Kevin Lindley, Safety Consultant, FRSA Self Insurer’s Fund
The number one workplace safety problem in the nation as reported by OSHA is back injury. Back injuries can be very painful, result in long term or lifetime disabilities and can be exp... Read More
Site Inspections
Tue, Oct 10, 2023
Kevin Lindley, Safety Consultant, FRSA Self Insurer’s Fund
Construction companies expect that their field workers are doing their part to keep the company profitable, productive and upholding company values to maintain their reputation and sit... Read More
Water or Electrolyte Enchancement
Mon, Jun 19, 2023
Kevin Lindley, Safety Consultant, FRSA Self Insurer’s Fund
With temperatures rising and the humidity that comes with most days, it’s important that your employees stay well hydrated before, during and after work hours. OSHA regulations, ... Read More
Mental Health Safety - January 2023
Fri, Jan 20, 2023
Mental health and illness have become a hot topic in the media in recent years. Mental illness affects people in all stages of life: every race, ethnicity, industry, occupation and age. Many people recognize they are experiencing an overwhelming amou... Read More
Safety Meetings - November 2022
Wed, Nov 23, 2022
“Safety meetings are a waste of time and money.” There, I said it. It is often said that meetings to discuss safety topics are a waste of time, money and resources. Read More
Big Changes from OSHA in 2022 - July 2022
Wed, Jul 06, 2022
Are you aware that OSHA has increased their citations for the 2022 calendar year by $849 per violation over last year’s penalty amount? And, for a willful and repeat violation, OSHA has increased their maximum penalty amount by $8,495 over the 2021 r... Read More
