Posts by Jim Wood

Hydrogen sulfide is a colorless, flammable, extremely hazardous gas with a rotten egg smell. It occurs naturally in crude petroleum...

Fuels can be highly flammable and, if handled incorrectly, these substances can make fueling equipment a dangerous task. Be aware...

According to OSHA, of the 4,779 worker fatalities in private industry in calendar year 2018, 1,008 or 21.1% were in...

According to OSHA, trenching is a leading jobsite hazard, which causes an average of 54 fatalities each year. The following...

In World War II, aviation was still in its infancy. From 1939 to 1945, 21,583 aircrew members lost their lives...

OSHA has included electrocutions as part of the Focus Four Hazards for construction because of the persistence and significance of...

A construction project can be hectic place with a high level of activity. Contractors and equipment move about, with everyone...

Hose blowouts and hose whipping are serious hazards that can cause injuries while workers are pumping concrete. Air trapped in...

When working around Bid-Well, Gomaco or other types of concrete slip form pavers, workers need to follow basic safety measures...