Safe and Sound Week is a nationwide event that is recognized by OSHA and is occurring August 12-18, 2019. The goal of Safe and Sound Week is to encourage workplaces to create safety and health programs and recognize the success of these programs. How to Participate in Safe and Sound Week Encourage your workplace to […]
New York City is at its hottest in the summertime and that means outdoor workers could be at risk of heatstroke or other health problems caused by the sun. Some disorders that are caused by the sun include sunburn, heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heatstroke. Heatstroke is the most severe of these and requires immediate […]
National Safety Month is officially here. Have you thought about how you are going to keep your employees safe at work? Every June, the National Safety Council sponsors National Safety Month to raise awareness about how to stay safe while at work, at home, on the road, and in the community. One way to promote […]
Women’s Lung Health Week is May 12-18, 2019, which is a great time to refresh ourselves on lung health and how to protect our lungs while on the jobsite. The American Lung Association aims to raise awareness of lung cancer during this week. Lung cancer is the #1 cancer killer in the United States for […]
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month Brain injuries can happen unexpectedly and change your life in a matter of seconds. Injuries to your brain can have severe and varying consequences. Every March, the Brain Injury Association of America runs a campaign to raise awareness about the causes and consequences of brain injuries. The theme for […]
One of the most essential aspects of a construction site is the proper safety signage. Signage is quintessential to operating a safe construction site. Signage is used for highlighting the dangers and hazards one will come across while on the jobsite, keeping workers aware of their surroundings to prevent potential accidents. OSHA’s guideline for safety […]
Take a moment and think about how often you use your hands in everyday life. Our hands are our primary tool at our disposal, where they’re used to drive our cars, type on our computers, and use our tools on the construction site. Nearly every task we perform requires the use of our hands. With […]
TSC Training Academy is known across New York City for providing premier, nationally accredited, and locally required construction safety training. We understand that our locations in Long Island City and in the Bronx may not be convenient for all of our students. With that in mind, we recently opened a new training facility in Bayonne, […]
Ladder Safety In 2018, ladder violations were the sixth most cited violation recorded by OSHA. Although ladders are simple to use, they are very often used incorrectly. When not used correctly, ladders can cause serious injury to the person using it. How to Safely Use a Ladder Keep yourself safe at work and review safe […]
Heated Jackets for Cold Weather Work Working outside during the winter months can be cold and difficult. Keeping yourself warm when working outside is important to your safety and it can be challenging to get your work done efficiently when you are too cold. Dressing in warm clothing, such as a heated jacket, will help […]
