Don’t Blow Your Lid: How Stress Impacts Workplace Safety

2019-03-29

Pick a construction stereotype, and most of them only scratch the surface of what’s really going on inside a worker’s mind. As one of the most stressful job industries in the country, it’s no surprise that workers can feel long term stress. But how, and more importantly, can worker stress impact the jobsite as a whole? The short answer is yes, but the scope is greater than ‘a bad day’.

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The Ultimate OSHA Cheat Sheet

2019-03-12

This isn’t a ‘cheat sheet’ We’ll be honest: we lied to you. As one of the leading safety training providers, we’d never let you take an ‘easy’ out. Hard work requires ‘hard work’. So instead, we’re going to give you a crash course, ie. our personal cheat sheet, on OSHA cards. What is OSHA Ok, […]

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Women In Construction: Building Gender Equality

2019-02-25

More women are working on construction sites than 40 years ago. However, they’re still drastically underrepresented in the workforce. For National Women’s Month, we want to highlight the strides and successes women have had in the construction industry throughout history. The Stereotype of the Construction Worker Many associate the construction industry, specifically construction workers, with […]

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Protected: Tag Test Page *Not A Class*

2019-02-04

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Hard-Headed: Hard Hats & Safety

2019-01-14

No one wants to be labeled as ‘hard-headed’. But there’s no better head protection than an actual hard hat. It’s a worker uniform staple, and one of the few items that can be customized (within reason).  Hard hats protect the head from injury while on the job site. However, the history of the modern hard hat […]

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The Gowanus Canal And Environmental Health Safety

2019-01-07

The Gowanus Canal has a long history that’s led to its current state of being NYC’s most toxic body of water to date. It’s now at the mercy of rezoning plans and environmental health efforts of restoration. However, can such a hazard zone be truly saved? Or is it a permanent lesson to learn regarding […]

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Trench Training Shouldn’t Be a Last Ditch Effort

2018-12-28

Caught Between a Rock And A Hard Place Deliberately jumping into a 7-foot trench isn’t anyone’s cup of tea. But for workers used to the field, it can be an oversight on safety protocol that can cost them more than a day’s pay. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2016 alone there were […]

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We’re Hiring – Looking for a Few Good Safety Pros

2018-12-03

We’re hiring! Gallagher Bassett is looking for a few good Safety Pros to help us provide our industry-leading safety training courses. Ready to join the Gallagher Bassett Family, keep reading. JOB SUMMARY Full-time or Part-time technical instructor positions available. Position requires a flexible schedule, with night and weekend availability. Preference given to bi-lingual candidates proficient […]

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Holiday Gifts For the Modern Worker

Alright, it’s that time of the year again. When the weather is getting frightful, and not in the fun, Nat King Cole style: you have to layer up when you venture out. What better way than to kill two birds with one stone by getting your friend a gift you know they’ll need or want? […]

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Dunce Day: Dumbest Mistakes on the Job

2018-11-09

There’s an old saying that goes “To err is human,” from the late Alexander Pope. While we all make mistakes, we still make mistakes. But at least you guys didn’t make the mistakes that these workers did – all of which deserved a feature on Dunce Day (11/8). Nailing the LOTO Procedure Brad was a […]

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OSHA and Cinema: Violations on the Big Screen

2018-10-30

Films are the ultimate way to escape reality, but sometimes when you sit down and think, you’re grateful your workplace is not at one of these film fictional settings. From Dino-Zoos to Candy wonders here’s a short list of films that would never pass OSHA standards. The Terminator/Terminator 2 Movies and No Onsite Security + […]

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The Crane Operator Certification Deadline is Near: What To Do

2018-10-19

Still Want to Lift? Get Your Crane License Renewed The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) compliance date for crane operator and riggers certification/renewal is November 10, 2018. So, what now? Let’s brief on the job and safety guidelines of Crane Operators and Riggers. Despite what many non-construction workers think, the Crane Operator’s job isn’t just starting […]

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