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Safety Posts
Hazard awareness: Building a worker’s ability to see problems before they happen
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. Awareness isn’t luck. It’s discipline. And in every outdoor trade, it’s what keeps workers whole and projects moving. In every outdoor trade — tile and hardscaping, landscaping, pool and spa, lighting, sports surfaces, agronomics, maintenance and outdoor living builds — there’s one skill that separates safe ...
Fall hazards in everyday repairs
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. When crews stay alert and respect the hazards that hide in daily work, they reduce injuries, build trust and keep operations moving safely. When most people think of fall hazards, they picture roofs, scaffolds — elevated platforms. But for maintenance technicians, the most dangerous fall risks ...
Dust isn’t just dirt: Controlling silica exposure in the field
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. Better control, better practices and better awareness are the foundation of a healthier, more productive workforce. Anyone who has ever cut tile, pavers or stone knows the familiar cloud that rises the moment the blade hits the material. To the untrained eye, it looks like ...
Worn tires, real risks: Why contractors can't afford to ignore tire safety
By Cotney Consulting Group. The best way to protect your team on the job is to ensure they get there safely in the first place. In the contracting industry, job site safety usually brings fall protection, PPE or ladder safety to mind. But what about the drive to the site? For ...
An emergency readiness guide for roofing teams
By Cotney Consulting Group. A well-thought-out action plan, with proper training and clear communication, can significantly reduce the impact of emergencies. Emergencies are an unavoidable part of any job site, especially in roofing. While it's impossible to eliminate all risks, having a well-developed emergency action plan and properly trained workers can significantly ...
DOL urges plan to protect outdoor workers from poor air quality
By National Roofing Contractors Association. The Department of Labor has recently announced ways they will help protect outdoor workers from air quality concerns. As Canadian wildfires continue to produce unhealthy air pollution in parts of the U.S., the Department of Labor announced its Occupational Safety and Health Administration is offering employers important ...
OSHA offers heat illness resources for outdoor workers
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) offers resources through its Campaign to Prevent Heat Illness in Outdoor Workers. OSHA's campaign aims to raise awareness and educate workers and employers about the dangers of working in hot weather and provide resources and guidance to address these hazards. Workers in outdoor industries ...
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