Shepformation Monthly Newsletter
Information, resources, and news from Shepley for building professionals on Cape Cod and Nantucket.
Driving in Adverse Conditions
Inclement weather can dramatically decrease visibility and increase the risk of accidents. Learn about the proper driving techniques and precautions that can help prevent an accident in such conditions as rain, snow, ice, and fog.
Inclement Weather
Winter weather can expose outdoor workers to frostbite, hypothermia, and cold stress, all can be fatal. It is important to know the wind chill temperature to better prepare and perform the work safely.
Save Your Back
Your back is made up of several parts, your spinal cord, bones, muscles, and nerve endings. The back supports your head and upper body. Backs are VERY fragile. That is something that we all need to understand and be constantly reminded of.
“We should all be concerned about the future because we will have to spend the rest of our lives there.”
Charles F. Kettering, American Engineer
Falling or Moving Objects
Falling or moving objects disable more than 260,000 workers a year. Of every 100 workers hurt, 14 are struck by something falling or moving. Wearing the right Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) can help workers avoid this kind of accident.
First Aid & CPR
OSHA strongly recommends that every workplace has one or more employees who are trained in First Aid that includes CPR. Learn how to ensure you and your staff are prepared to handle injuries and what to do when administering first aid.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a repetitive motion injury. It occurs when an important nerve is regularly pinched and compressed. Learn the steps you can follow to help prevent CTS.