Shepformation Monthly Newsletter
Information, resources, and news from Shepley for building professionals on Cape Cod and Nantucket.
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...
Carbon Monoxide from Heaters and Generators
Heaters and generators that use organic materials for fuel, such as natural gas or propane, can emit carbon monoxide (CO) if the heater or generator is not working properly or not properly tuned up, allowing for incomplete combustion. CO...
Fall Protection – Maintenance
Basic care for fall protection equipment will prolong the life of the equipment and contribute toward the performance of its vital safety function. All parts of a fall arrest system must be inspected regularly—at least every six months by...
“All our yesterdays are summarized in our now, and all the tomorrows are ours to shape.”
Hal Borland
Influencing Attitudes for Safety
Do attitudes matter? Attitudes have a great deal to do with how employees perform their daily tasks. Positive attitudes are conducive to safety performance and productivity, while negative attitudes can lead to accidents and injuries....
Fire Extinguisher Safety
Unlike many workplace hazards, fire is a potential threat in nearly every industry and environment. This makes fire one of the most deadly workplace hazards, killing hundreds and injuring thousands on the job each year. Prior to fighting...
Don’t Use Electrical Tape to Repair / Splice Cords
By John Howell It seems logical that a roll of electrical tape could be used to safely repair a frayed or damaged flexible electrical cord, or to splice two pieces of a flexible electrical cord back together; I mean it’s called...