Shepformation Monthly Newsletter
Information, resources, and news from Shepley for building professionals on Cape Cod and Nantucket.
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.
“The future depends on what we do in the present.”
Mahatma Gandhi
April Is Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Distracted driving has become a deadly epidemic on our roads. By driving distracted, you’re robbing yourself of seconds that you may need to avoid a close call or deadly crash.
March is National Ladder Safety Month!
Just as it is important to pay attention while climbing and descending a ladder, it is important to follow safety rules while working on a ladder!
Preventing Cyber Security
What are the hazards associated with cyber security? If we are not careful with our personal information or company information, we may be subject to hacking or internet thieves.