Ah, the safety video. How many hours have we all endured in front of a screen watching deadpan actors regurgitate details to keep us from being killed in the workplace? Sure, we learn something from them now and then—but only if we can stay awake.
Tag Archives: construction accidents
Why Cranes are Dangerous
November 27, 2010 – 9:12 am
It may have felt like you took your life into your own hands while battling the crowds in the stores yesterday, but let’s just say, it probably wasn’t as dangerous as driving a crane. There’s a reason why only trained individuals should operate those things. Some cranes are taller than city buildings and can wreak a path [...]
How Not to . . . .
February 20, 2010 – 9:37 am
Construction is a tough biz. There are so many more ways to do things wrong than to do them right. You can easily misread a situation, and even when you think you’ve crossed every t and dotted every i, things still get screwed up. For example: It looks like he had the proper angle to me! And then how does that happen – [...]
