Congratulations to Safety Professional Donnie Dhabolt who was recently honored as one of HazTek’s Employees of the Month for October 2023! Donnie was nominated by fellow Safety Professional Ryan Nason, who was impressed with Donnie’s attention to detail Read more...
The list of issues threatening the health and wellbeing of your employees is expanding. While commonly associated with substance use, impairment is known to be caused by a broad range of factors. The National Safety Council (NSC) urges employers to define workplace impairment as anything that could impede one's ability to function normally or safely. Read more...
The American Burn Association (ABA) sponsors National Burn Awareness Week from February 4 – 10, 2024. This year’s theme, “Flammable Liquid Burns,” works to educate people about injuries that can result from the use of gasoline, kerosene, oil, and aerosol, as well as associated appliances and machinery. Read more...
Using a shovel to remove snow from workplace parking lots and sidewalks is strenuous and can lead to cold stress, dehydration, injuries, and heart attacks. Read more...
In our recent Safety-In-Review e-newsletter, we featured an article from EHS Today titled, “Clear Vision: Safeguarding Construction Workers Eyes on the Job.” The article covers the types of eye injuries that occur on jobsites, as well as safety tips for workers and employers. Read more...
Are you looking to make a change in your safety career? HazTek has several exciting opportunities in the Northern Virginia area — including Sterling, Ashburn, Manassas, and Gainesville. Read more...
HazTek is spotlighting Safety Professional Dan Dewar who joined our team last year. Dan has a diverse work background, including construction, prison systems, oil refineries, and fire services. Read more...
Those in the construction field — owners, general contractors, and subcontractors — know that having a safety presence on project sites is a crucial factor to protect the team and should include a contractor safety management plan. However, creating a contractor safety management plan must include participation from everyone. Read more...