What Is Silica?
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An inorganic compound formed by combining silicon and oxygen atoms.There are two types - Crystalline & Amorphous, Crystalline is the most hazardous and it is the one we are talking...
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Changing Weather Conditions
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Incoming weather can produce some pretty hazardous conditions on our job sites and knowing what's coming our way has great advantages. Not only is the weather very hard to predict,...
Aerial Lift Safety
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Aerial lifts are one of the most frequently used pieces of equipment on most job sites. Pipe fitters use aerial lifts. Carpenters use aerial lifts. Laborers and Ironworkers use aerial...
Flu Prevention
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The CDC estimates that every year 9% of the U.S. population is hospitalized for confirmed flu cases. As we approach early fall and the CDC’s recommended time for vaccination, let’s...
National Preparedness Month
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EMERGENCY EVACUATION DRILL PROCEDURES:All Ideal employees and our Subs are required during emergency EVAC drills to do the following:• Ensure fire protection equipment is operating properly.• Train employees on how...
As Americans hit the roads each and every day to celebrate the holidays or social events with family or friends, it's important that we drive safe. Drunk driving is a...
Stress and Worker Safety
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How is Stress Related to SAFETY? Stress, many of us are faced with it on a daily basis, however we might not know how to deal with it. It is important...
Ticks & Lyme Disease
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Outdoor workers are exposed to a variety of hazards that depend on their type of work, season, and duration of time they are outside. A specific hazard that outdoor workers...
Four Mindsets to Avoid
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Summer is in full swing. The sun is shining, temperatures are rising, and the grass is growing. More importantly, we will be celebrating Independence Day with family, friends, cold beverages,...