Shepformation Monthly Newsletter
Information, resources, and news from Shepley for building professionals on Cape Cod and Nantucket.
Why Accidents Occur
Every accident is caused by a breakdown in one of four areas: the worker, the tools used, the materials used, or the methods used. Often there is a breakdown in at least two areas; one being the worker and the other coming from one of the...
Toolbox Talks: Extension Cords
Extension cords are everywhere Extension cords can be found in nearly all vocational settings due to the widespread use of electronic equipment and electrically powered tools. They are more susceptible to damage than fixed wiring because...
Toolbox Talks
Floor and Roof Openings Proactive preventive safety measures: Safely covering an opening with a piece of plywood requires more than placing the material over the hole. The hole should be covered and secured with a cover...
“Advice From a Tree”
Stand tall and proud, Go out on a limb, Remember your roots, Drink plenty of water, Be content with your natural beauty, and enjoy the view.
Electrical Hazards
Electrical hazards are doubly hazardous in that there is not only the chance of electrocution but also, there is the probability that any electric shock will cause a loss of consciousness that may well result in a fall of some sort. Today...
National Safety Stand-Down
National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction May 6-10, 2019 The 6th annual National Safety Stand-Down to prevent falls will take place the week of May 6-10, 2019. The Stand-Down was conceived by OSHA in 2014 as part of the...
National Ladder Safety Month
April is National Ladder Safety Month Did you know… $17.1 billion is spent on workplace falls Falls are in the top 3 most disabling workplace injuries Ladders are #6 on OSHA’s Top 10 Most Cited Violations list Using Ladders Choose the...