Safety

Objectives: Be familiar with at-risk areas of the body Be familiar with strategies to minimize the hazards of lifting, holding and handling materials The most common injuries that occur when...

In today’s fast-paced world, how often do we drive by a work zone? I would say pretty often if you live in an area of high growth like I do...

When conducting live line tool work, or “hot sticking,” lineworkers are at extreme risk of electrical contact. Hot sticking is a highly specialized technique that involves using insulated tools designed...

With nearly three decades of experience in the safety profession, O’Brien Mills has served much of his tenure at Aldridge Electric Inc., Libertyville, Ill. Since joining Aldridge in 2001, Mills...

Besides familiar hazards and risks associated with working on or near electricity, inside and outside electrical workers are at risk of encountering nontraditional dangers, including venomous snakes, spiders and vermin...