Know the purpose of each tool in your toolbox, and use each for the task it was designed to do. Keep cutting edges sharp. Before you lift anything think about the weight of the load. Too heavy? Get help, not hurt! When you do lift, bend your knees, hold the load close...

Ladders shall be inspected frequently and those which have developed defects shall be withdrawn from service for repair or destruction and tagged or marked as "Dangerous, Do Not Use."

OSHA 1910.26(c)(2)(vi) - Ladders are to be inspected:

(c)(2)(vi)(a) If ladders tip over...

These are a few examples of the fatal four hazards in the construction industry. It is important that construction workers understand that these types of hazards are responsible for the majority of injuries and fatalities in their field of work. In your work today eval...

Different people react differently to heat. Some symptoms of heat exhaustion are headache, heat cramps, weakness, dizziness or nausea. You may have blurred vision, pass out, suffer convulsions and ultimately death.

High humidity adds to the suffering. Your body will not...

How To Beat Heat Stress

The summer season is upon us, and that means stifling outdoor temperatures and a dangerous increase in heat-related workplace safety hazards.

Here’s what you need to know to protect your self when facing long hours in high-risk, heat-stress situat...

What is Silica Dust and Where is it Found?

Crystalline silica is an important industrial material found abundantly in the earth’s c

rust. Quartz, the most common form of silica, is a component of sand, stone, rock, concrete, brick, block, and mortar. Materials containin...

Employee safety Responsibilities

You are responsible for the safety of your own actions while on the job. Conduct yourself professionally and with your mind on your own safety and the safety of others at all times; the workplace is no place for horseplay or lack of atte...

It is important to understand the hazards that silica dust creates for the workers who are exposed to it. While the regulation for silica dust is new, the hazards and health consequences have been known for decades. Use engineering controls and other effective safeguar...

It’s 2019! 

Hope Everyone Had a Happy and Safe Holiday Season

Culbertson would like to extend its’ appreciation to all of you for a job well done in 2018 and thanks for your

continued involvement in our safety program.  

As 2019 gets started, let’s all do our part to...

Fatal Four Hazards in Construction

There is inherent risk construction workers face every day at work. Construction is a dangerous field full of hazards. Despite the wide-ranging hazards construction workers face, there are four types of hazards that are responsible for...