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🛑 Safety Doesn’t Clock Out at 5 PM 🏠🦺
We train, we coach, we invest in safety…But are we truly creating a culture where safety extends beyond the jobsite? This summer has been a sobering reminder that what we teach at work must follow employees home.📰 From preventable drownings in unsafe rivers…🧤 To weekend injuries from lawnmowers and chainsaws (no gloves, no goggles, no
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🪜 Ladder Safety: A Step We Can’t Afford to Miss
Falls from ladders remain one of the leading causes of workplace injuries and fatalities—especially in construction, warehousing, and maintenance. According to OSHA and the CDC: 🔹 More than 100 workers die each year from ladder-related falls🔹 Over 20,000 injuries are reported annually🔹 Many of these are preventable with basic safety measures Recently, I had the
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💥 Forklift Safety Isn’t Optional – It’s Essential 💥
This past week, we had the opportunity to travel to beautiful 🇺🇸 Rhode Island to work hands-on with a company focused on improving its forklift safety program. What we discovered wasn’t surprising but it was urgent. 📈 Across the U.S., forklift-related injuries and fatalities are on the rise. From warehouses to distribution centers, we’re seeing
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👷♂️ Properly Fitted PPE: OSHA’s New Rule Is a Wake-Up Call for Every Industry 👷♀️
On January 15, 2025, OSHA’s final rule on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in construction took effect—requiring employers to ensure that PPE properly fits each employee. While this update falls under Subpart E of the construction standards, it has clear implications beyond the construction site. At Coia Safety & Consultative Services, LLC, we’ve spent countless hours
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🔥 “Too Hot to Work?” OSHA Thinks So — Here’s What You Need to Know 🔥
☀️ Summer is here, and so is the heat — but this year, OSHA is turning up the pressure in a different way. The proposed Heat Injury and Illness Prevention rule could become a game-changer for how employers protect workers in high-heat environments. 🧯🏗️🧰 Whether you manage a construction site, warehouse, landscaping crew, or any