Shepformation Monthly Newsletter
Information, resources, and news from Shepley for building professionals on Cape Cod and Nantucket.
Toy Safety
The CPSC's recent report on Toy-Related Deaths and Injuries emphasizes the importance of toy safety for children of all ages.
Drowsy Driving Week
Drowsy Driving Prevention Week, held every year during the first full week of November, is a good time to remember that drowsy driving is impaired driving.
September is Pedestrian Safety Month
By following these guidelines, you can ensure a safer and more enjoyable experience as a pedestrian.
“The problem is never how to get new, innovative thoughts into your mind, but how to get old ones out.”
Dee Hock, American Businessman
Heat Related Illnesses and First Aid
Several heat-related illnesses can affect workers. Some of the symptoms are non-specific. This means that when a worker is performing physical labor in a warm environment, any unusual symptom can be a sign of overheating.
National Forklift Safety Day is June 13th!
Did you know that between 35,000 and 62,000 injuries every year involve forklifts? Several cases involved bystanders or pedestrians. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) estimates that over 70% of these accidents were preventable.
May is National Electric Safety Month
According to the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI), contact with or exposure to electricity is one of the leading causes of workplace fatalities.