Traffic Safety: Traffic Control Plans and Training

Tech Bulletins

Traffic Safety Traffic safety can be confusing for everyone – even the CSPs at Safex! That’s why we called in a local expert and our friend, Mr. Parr Peterson, of the Paul Peterson Company, to help us better understand safety on the roads! During our interview, Mr....

Scaffolding – What You Need To Know

Tech Bulletins

Scaffolding…what’s that? A scaffold is an elevated temporary work surface that supports employees or materials. What are the different types? Suspended Scaffolds: A plaform suspended from overhead. Supported Scaffolds: One or more platforms supported by poles, legs,...

OSHA Recordkeeping Updates and Electronic Submissions

Compliance Updates, Tech Bulletins

OSHA Recordkeeping – Wait…Who Needs to Submit Injury and Illness Records? YOU! If you are a company with 250 or more employees and are currently required to keep OSHA injury and illness records (OSHA Recordkeeping). OR if you are a company with 20–249 employees...

Let’s Talk About Heat Exposure

Tech Bulletins

Who’s in the Hot Seat? Lots of people are exposed to heat on the job, either outdoors or in hot indoor environments. Factors like high air temperatures, radiant heat sources, high humidity, direct physical contact with hot objects, or strenuous physical activities can...

Let’s Talk Cranes and Rigging!

Tech Bulletins

Whoa! First things first… Don’t just jump into that crane and start driving! OSHA 1926.1427: Operator Qualifications and Certifications says that employers must ensure that operators are qualified or certified before operating any equipment. So how do I get legit? You...

Let’s Talk Silica

Tech Bulletins

Wait…what’s silica again? Silica is a major component of sand, rock, and mineral ores—materials that are used on job sites all over the world. Respirable crystalline silica refers to airborne particles containing the minerals quartz, cristobalite, and/or tridymite...