The quality of air we breathe, both on and off the job, have major effects to our respiratory system. Every day, millions of workers face an unnecessary health threat because of air contaminants in the workplace that get into our respiratory system. Each year thousands of diseases and deaths are …
Safety Harnesses Safety harnesses are a common form of fall protection PPE (Personal Protection Equipment). Due to the dangers of working at heights, assuring that your harness is in good condition is essential for a safe work environment. When used properly they have the potential to save a …
Fall Protection Falls and falling objects can result from unstable working surfaces, ladders that are not safely positioned, and misuse of fall protection. Falls are among the most common causes of serious work related injuries and deaths and account for disabling roughly 400,000 workers each year. …
Electrical Safety Here at IRC, we often work on roofs where power lines and electrical weather heads are in the area that we need to work. It is easy to underestimate the dangerous potential of electricity because its use is so common. However, electricity can cause burns, shocks, and …