In many areas of the country, the weather is heating up, meaning that workers in various industries need to be mindful of heat illnesses at work. Every year, dozens of workers die and thousands more become ill while working in hot or humid conditions. The OSHA Heat Illness Prevention campaign educates employers and workers on the dangers of working in the heat. Nearly 3 out of 4 fatalities from heat illness happen during the first week o... Read more...
HazTek is spotlighting Safety Professional Ken Wright who joined our team this year. Ken is a devoted father and “pop pop” to five children and 11 grandchildren with two more grandchildren on the way. When he’s not working or spending time with his family, he enjoys cooking and experimenting with new recipes, live music, and outdoor activities such as hiking. Ken’s also a passionate Kansas sports fan and on the weekends, you can find him cheerin... Read more...
We have an immediate opening for a Project Safety Advisor in Boydton, Virginia. This position requires 10 years of construction safety experience, as well experience working in data center or mission critical builds. If you fit this descri... Read more...
The third week of National Safety Month focuses on risk reduction on job sites. Some of the major risks that workers face are overdoses, crashes, fall, and overexertion. The NSC offers many resources on addressing these hazards and preventing them altogether. One of theses resources is a webinar on June 18th at 1 pm ET, titled “Creating an Opioid Overdose Reversal Program for Your Workplace.” Register here: ... Read more...
HazTek is spotlighting Safety Professional Ben Washington who joined our team this year. Ben enjoys spending time with his wife and two boys and together they love to travel, go to the beach, and spend time at the pool on weekends. He also loves grilling and trying new foods, playing basketball, bike riding, hiking, outdoor exploring, and visiting state parks in Texas — it’s on his bucket list to visit all the state parks in Texas. Ben also ... Read more...
In our recent HazTek Safety-In-Review e-newsletter, we featured an article from EHS Today titled “Isolated and at Risk: Why Lone Workers Are More Vulnerable.” The article discusses the safety risks associated with working alone and provides examples of injuries and deaths that resulted from people working by themselves. It also offers safety tips for lone employees, as well as tips for employers managing independent workers. You can read the ... Read more...
Looking for a career change? HazTek has many safety career opportunities around the country — including Northern Virginia, Chicago, California, Georgia, and many more. ... Read more...
The second week of National Safety Month focuses on roadway safety. It’s vital to know the rules of the road and how to share the road safety. Distracted driving is also a major cause for concern and NSC shares articles on how to set up your drive for success. The National Safety Council offers the following resources:... Read more...
HazTek is searching for experienced Safety Managers, Safety Coordinators, and Safety Specialists who have worked on data centers to join our team. We have an immediate opening for a Safety Professional in New Albany Ohio to oversee... Read more...
In our recent HazTek Safety-In-Review e-newsletter, we featured the National Safety Council’s webpage that provides summer safety tips. Summer is upon us for many regions of the U.S. so it’s important to stay safe while doing warm weather activities such as boating, swimming, watching fireworks, biking, and more. This webpage offers statistics on the injuries people suffer from during these activities, as well as useful safety advice. You can... Read more...