Safety
Articles and resources on safety practices and equipment for trades and DIY work.
How to Select and Use PPE in Trade Environments Safely
A survey of construction workers revealed a critical safety gap: nearly half reported not using personal protective equipment (PPE) on the job, despite clear risks.
Ladder Safety: Regulations, Setup, and Climbing Techniques
Ladders taller than 24 feet require cages or safety systems to comply with fall protection rules, a regulation often overlooked by those who view ladders as simple tools.
What are arc flash hazards and how can electrical workers prevent them?
At the source of an arc flash, temperatures can instantly reach 20,000 °C, hotter than the surface of the sun, according to elecsafety .
How Do Electrical Grounding Principles Ensure Safety and Maintenance?
Without proper electrical grounding, a simple electrical fault can create lethal 'step and touch potentials' in the ground, turning a routine interaction into a deadly hazard.
What Are Electrical Wiring Safety Fundamentals for Homeowners?
Home electrical fires account for an estimated 51,000 incidents each year, resulting in nearly 500 deaths, more than 1,400 injuries, and $1.
How to Achieve Arc Flash Protection and NFPA 70E Compliance in 2024
Despite clear industry standards, an incident energy analysis, critical for worker safety, can become dangerously outdated if not reviewed every five years or updated after system changes.
Skilled trades face mental health crisis. Safety efforts fall short in 2026.
A significant percentage of skilled trades workers are actively considering leaving their jobs, a trend directly threatening the future productivity and sustainability of vital industries.
Safety training in skilled trades boosts well-being and viability.
New York State saw a staggering 48% increase in construction worker deaths from 2022 to 2023, according to Long Island Business News .
Safety Training Isn't Just Compliance; It's Key to Worker Wellbeing and Retention.
Businesses with robust safety cultures, bolstered by initiatives like first aid training, consistently achieve lower absence rates and significantly higher employee retention, according to London Busi
Essential Welding Safety Precautions and Risks
In 2003, a 44-year-old farmer died from electrocution while welding with a very old, disrepaired SMAW-type Hobart welder, according to stacks .