Topics: Contractor Safety, First Aid Kits, First Aid, Bacon's Safety Tips, educational, industrial safety, workplace safety
What you have in your first aid kit matters. It’s not a guessing game where you toss in a box of these or a bag of that. That is where a thorough hazard assessment comes in. It’s time to roll on through your worksite to uncover hazards, potential health, and safety concerns. Not only should you ... Read More
Choosing the right winter glove is really more science than anything. One of the first things to consider when choosing hand protection in the winter months is how well they can tolerate the cold. You’re probably thinking, “how hard could that be? Pick a glove and get back to work”. But before you ... Read More
Let's get real about lift truck safety. Forklift accidents are among the leading causes of injury, death and property damage in the workplace. Curious just how many people are impacted by forklift accidents on the job? More than 95,000 workers are involved in a forklift accident annually in the United States. What’s worse, 100 workers are killed by being struck by, run over or pinned by a ... Read More
Contractor Safety, Bacon's Safety Tips, educational, industrial safety
Wintertime can bring many dangers, both at work and on the road. Picture it. It’s the end of January. The last of daylight is just above the treeline, the snow is starting to fall faster and more furious. You’re the last one onsite. So, you pack up your gear, hop in your truck and head down the ... Read More
Is Your Work Site Winter Ready? To the rest of the world, the thought of falling snow brings warm thoughts of cocoa by the fireplace. To construction workers (or anyone that works outside), it’s a bleak reminder that cold weather can bring annoying, dangerous and even deadly working conditions. ... Read More
Topics: Contractor Safety, PPE, Bacon's Safety Tips, educational, industrial safety, PPE Kits, workplace safety, Kitting
Kitting your personal protective equipment is a sure-fire way to make sure your crew has the supplies they need to stay safe. Help your workers avoid being one of the 2.9 million non-fatal workplace injuries that happen every year; be prepared. PPE Kits save money and time. Plus, you get the added ... Read More
*Podcasts may contain explicit material* Today, the Quad City Safety guys are delivering the goods on gas detection devices — what they do and why you need them. Join Dave White and Fred Radunzel as they discuss everything from their musical prowess (or lack thereof) to why confined spaces aren’t ... Read More
*Podcasts may contain explicit material* Dropped object prevention. That’s what the Quad City Safety guys are talking about this week. Join Dave White and Fred Radunzel as they speak to Craig Myhre, Regional Sales Manager at Ergodyne®, on recent changes in tool tethering solutions and guidelines. ... Read More
Topics: Contractor Safety, Safety, Fall protection, Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Fall Protection and Rescue, fall protection training, industrial safety, emergency preparedness
*Podcasts may contain explicit material* When it comes to safety on the job, don’t overlook the importance of having a rescue plan in place. Being prepared in the event of an accident can mean the difference between someone sustaining a minor injury or someone not making it home at all. Quad City ... Read More
*Podcasts may contain explicit material* It’s time to dig your plan out of the drawer, dust it off and review. The Quad City Safety boys are back at it again, this time with a little back and forth on emergency planning. Listen in to today’s episode of Dave & Bacon’s Safety Tales for some ... Read More
