Worker Responsibilities Frequently wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. When soap and running water are unavailable, use an alcohol-based hand rub with at least 60%...
Know the Symptoms of COVID-19 Coughing, fever, shortness of breath, and difficulty breathing. Early symptoms may include chills, body aches, sore throat, headache, diarrhea, nausea/vomiting, and ...
What is COVID-19? The novel coronavirus, COVID-19 is one of seven types of known human coronaviruses. COVID-19, like the MERS and SARS coronaviruses, likely evolved from a virus previously fou...
As cold weather sets in, workers must protect themselves against cold-related injuries. Prolonged exposure to freezing or cold temperatures can cause serious injuries, such as trench foot, frostb...
Winter Conditions can create a variety of safety challenges and hazards on the worksite. Some of the more common examples include the significant increase in the likelihood of slip and...
Essex, Conn., October 18, 2019 SAPIA BUILDERS CORP. was recently AWARDED 2019 HOBI AWARDS FOR BEST HISTORIC REHAB and BEST ACCESSORY BUILDING for recent work completed on the main and g...
A back-over accident occurs when a a backing vehicle strikes a worker who’s standing, walking, working, or kneeling behind the vehicle. These incidents can be prevented with some basic knowledg...
The job of providing signals (hand or verbal) to crane ‘operators is critical to the safe operation of a crane. A SIGNAL PERSON IS REQUIRED WHEN: The point of...
When it rains, employees who work outdoors contend with poor visibility and wet, slippery working and walking conditions. Following these tips can help prevent accidents and injuries when working...
On construction job sites, materials, tools, debris or equipment can all become projectiles. If they strike or land on workers, the risk of being injured or even killed is significant....