Is OHS Cheap in Construction Is OHS Cheap in Construction Is OHS Cheap in Construction? When the number of Injuries and Fatalities are announced in April ahead of Day of Mourning, I am bewildered as to why. When a construction company still doesn't want to comply.  Is OHS Cheap in Construction? It is when those numbers are reduced. Just having the appearance of safety is ..read more

  For Jim Hobbs and his daughter Janice Martell   Taken Out by a Speck of Dust When I heard her say “When you watch a man like that, get Taken Out by a Speck of Dust, You Fight” after describing who her father was, my emotions were very evident. Feeling both sad and mad caused my heart to drop, my throat swelled and wouldn’t ..read more

Surgical Mask vs N95 Respirators Surgical Mask vs N95 Respirators Surgical Mask vs N95 Respirators are complete opposites of each other. Respirators are worn to protect you from what ever substance or material you're working with that has the capability of being inhaled and causing you injury or worse. Surgical masks have gaps and offer little to no protection at all. They're for others protection ..read more

How Respirator Fit Tests are Done N95 How to conduct a Respirator Fit Test For N95 and Respirators, when searching the question “How Respirator Fit Tests are Done N95” or similar How to conduct a Respirator Fit Test? , it seems every answer on Google starts the same way. They jump right into the actual procedures and miss the entire front end of the process. The ..read more

10 FAQ on Respirators Masks Fit Testing 10 FAQ on Respirators Masks Fit Testing These are the 10 FAQ on Respirators Masks Fit Testing asked over the past several months during COVID-19. I have been asked as a professional respirator fit tester with over 2000 people protected in early 2020 alone, hundreds of questions. I choose these 10, however if there's other questions people wish ..read more

Fall Arrest vs Fall Restraint, What's Better at 10 Feet High Fall Arrest vs Fall Restraint, What's Better at 10 Feet High There has been lots of discussion on this question. Fall Arrest vs Fall Restraint, What's Better at 10 Feet High? What is your first choice? The numbers are fairly even. However, they are both wrong. You need to look at the Fall Protection ..read more

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10 Benefits of an OHS Manual   Accidents Happen in Construction 10 Benefits of an OHS Manual, especially when you're responsible for workers, are detailed here. Because  Accidents Happen in Construction, it's a dangerous profession, an inhouse company specific OHS manual protects everybody.  If you are in any way responsible for the health and safety of your workers, it is important that you have an occupational health ..read more

Importance of Safety Training   The Importance of Safety Training goes without saying. Safety training is an essential aspect of any workplace. This is especially true for high hazard work environments, where the stakes are high and the potential for serious injury or death is great. Safety training is designed to help workers become aware of the potential dangers and risks associated with their job ..read more

How to get my workers to be safe? I received an email today with the question "How to get my workers to be safe?" It came from somebody who I don't know. Yet she’s a safety professional who needs advice. I’m no expert, but let’s see what I come up with.     How to get my workers to be safe? Ya I sure know what ..read more