Topics: Gas Detection, Confined Spaces
What kind of gas monitor do I need for my confined space? You know there are areas that are high risk for workers, especially in the construction industry.We’re going to tackle them all and give you the information that workers need to stay safe, but today let’s zero in on the gas monitoring ... Read More
It’s the only way you can be sure your equipment is functioning How do you know your smoke alarm works at home? Because you push the little red button once in a while and it makes an obnoxious sound. That's the same reason for bump testing your gas detection devices. Have you ever heard of a ... Read More
Why the hell should we care about calibrating a gas detection device? Nothing fires up a safety guy more than hearing stories about people dying because of a stupid mistake. In 2015, 136 U.S. workers died from confined space related accidents! When someone dies because of an oversight, someone’s ... Read More
Topics: Fall protection, PFAS, fall protection training
Check out Bacon's helpful tips on donning your fall protection harness! Falls at work account for the majority of deaths in the construction industry. Why? Most likely they’re due to lack of fall protection training, workers using wrong equipment, wearing equipment improperly and lack of proper ... Read More
Topics: Fall protection, PFAS, Personal Fall Arrest System, howto
It’s no big surprise that falls are the leading cause of death in the construction industry. Almost 40% of deaths in this industry are due to falls. It’s also one of the biggest things companies get cited for… every single year. You don’t get a second chance in safety, so make sure you provide your ... Read More
Bacon doesn't want you to go crazy about Leading Edge Fall Protection! Bacon The Pig, our safety mascot, is here to make sure your crew is using the right equipment for the job! Here are a few quick, but important tips to remember about self-retracting lifelines with leading edge capability. Things ... Read More
Topics: Contractor Safety, Fall protection, PPE
Are you ready for the Walking/Working Surfaces final rule updates? Do you know what it means for fall protection regulations in general industry? If not, now’s the time to gear up and review the regulations that protect workers from falling from heights and same level. Early 2017, OSHA made some ... Read More
Bacon wants to keep you safe when working at heights! Falls are the leading cause of death in the construction industry! The thing is — they're avoidable. That's why risk assessments need to be done on the regular and workers need to be given the fall protection equipment they need to stay safe. ... Read More
Topics: Fall protection, PPE, Personal Fall Arrest System
Fall protection is always a popular topic in the safety world and it’s no wonder why; falls are the leading cause of death in the construction industry. Statistics from as recent as 2014 show that nearly 40% of all construction fatalities are due to falls. The importance of training is more than ... Read More
In the safety industry, we often spend a lot of time talking about acute hazards and finding ways to avoid injury, but we often devote very little time thinking about protective measures for chronic hazards. What are some the the chronic hazards on your job site? Are you sure you and your workers ... Read More
