Safety
Articles and resources on safety practices and equipment for trades and DIY work.
How to Ensure High-Voltage Electrical System Safety
In 2023, Grupo Ortiz reported 25.
How to Implement Lockout/Tagout Procedures for Workplace Safety
Every year, an estimated 50,000 workplace injuries are prevented solely by adherence to lockout/tagout procedures.
What Are Universal Design Principles for Workplace Safety?
In the construction industry alone, preventable workplace injuries cost the U.
What are lockout tagout procedures?
In a review of fatal industrial incidents, lockout procedures were not even attempted in nearly 60% of cases, according to pubmed .
How to Handle Hazardous Materials Safely: A DIY & Trades Guide
Welders routinely inhale metal fumes containing elements like manganese and chromium, which can cause respiratory issues, neurological damage, and cancer, according to Phase Associate .
What Is Ergonomics in Preventing Skilled Trades Injuries?
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), encompassing sprains, strains, and tears, accounted for 62.
The Monitoring Gap in Ventilation Safety Standards
A new proposed design standard for industrial ventilation, intended to protect workers from airborne hazards, astonishingly contains no requirement for monitoring its own effectiveness.
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
Electrical Safety Protocols for Residential & Commercial Systems
Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupters (AFCIs) prevent an estimated 50% of home electrical fires, according to ESFI .
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 .