Trenching/Excavation Hazards of trench/excavation: Cave-ins pose the most significant risk and are more likely than other excavation-related incidents to result in worker fatalities. Falling loads... read more →
Heat Stress Awareness on a Construction Site According to the CDC, there were 702 deaths, 67,512 emergency room visits, and 9,235 individuals hospitalized in the... read more →
At Plateau Excavation, safety isn't just a protocol—it's a culture. As we gear up to celebrate Safety Construction Week, we're reminded of the profound impact every individual's decisions... read more →
Distracted Driving Awareness Thousands of people are killed, and hundreds of thousands more are seriously injured in distracted driving crashes each year. Distracted driving can... read more →
Confined Space What is considered a Confined Space? Any space large enough and so configured to permit bodily entry to perform work. Limited or restricted... read more →
Tool Safety Hundreds of thousands of workers are injured yearly due to mishandling or misusing tools on construction projects. Tools must always be used as... read more →
There are few things more important on a construction site than focus. Employees must stay focused on the task they are performing at all times. This... read more →
Cold Weather Awareness Winter weather can expose outdoor workers to frostbite, hypothermia, and cold stress, which all can be fatal. Knowing the wind chill and temperature... read more →
Did you know that October is National Protect Your Hearing Month? Every year approximately 30 million workers experience hazardous noise exposure on the job, and... read more →
October 10th is World Mental Health Day. World Mental Health Day is recognized across the world on October 10 to generate public awareness about the importance... read more →