Life at HazTek
Eye Safety Tips
September 19, 2023
According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), each day thousands of U.S. workers sustain a job-related eye injury that requires medical treatment. Read more...
National Farm Safety and Health Week
September 17 – 23, 2023
September 18, 2023
The National Education Center for Agricultural Safety (NECAS) is dedicated to preventing illnesses, injuries, and deaths among farmers and ranchers, agricultural and horticultural workers, their families, and their employees. Read more...
National Child Passenger Safety Week | September 17 – 23, 2023
September 18, 2023
Car crashes are a leading cause of death for children. In 2020, 607 children under age 13 were killed in motor vehicle crashes, according to an injury fact report from the National Safety Council (NSC). Properly securing children in car seats that meet federal motor vehicle safety standards goes a long way in keeping them safe. Read more...
National Concussion Awareness Day September 15 2023
September 15, 2023
National Concussion Awareness Day was founded in 2016 by Brooke Mills, who suffered a concussion as a freshman in high school. The mission of this day is to start a conversation to increase concussion awareness nationally, raise funds for brain injury charitable organizations, and show support for those suffering though social media, community events, and press coverage of the day. Read more...
Staying Safe from Workplace Violence
September 13, 2023
Every year, thousands of American workers report having been victims of workplace violence. In 2020, assaults resulted in 20,050 injuries and 392 fatalities, according to Injury Facts from the National Safety Council (NSC). Read more...
Leading Safely™ | A HazTek Podcast
New Episodes Have Dropped
September 6, 2023
If you haven’t listened to any of HazTek’s podcasts yet, now’s your chance to catch new episodes. There’s a topic for everyone – and all are safety related! During each episode, hosts Chris Bellina and Matt Clark introduce new guests — experts from all types of industry — who offer useful safety advice for our listeners. Read more...
HazTek Spotlight | Ted Wood
September 6, 2023
HazTek is spotlighting Safety Professional Ted Wood who joined our team this year. Before starting his career in safety, Ted worked for 20+ years as a Union Plasterer. Read more...
September HazTek Anniversaries
September 5, 2023
Congratulations to all of our HazTek employees who celebrate their anniversaries in September!Ed Spooner | 18 Years! Read more...
HazTek Sightings | Dave Garrett
September 5, 2023
Safety Professional Dave Garrett recently led a Safety Stand-Down and emergency drill for all the workers at our client’s project site. The safety topic of the day was job coordination, and they discussed the upcoming events and milestones for the project. Read more...
Construction Suicide Prevention Week
September 4 – 8, 2023
September 4, 2023
Every year, during September’s National Suicide Prevention Month, the construction industry dedicates a week to raising awareness about the unique challenges that workers face in the construction field. Since these challenges can lead to suicide, this awareness-building initiative offers a better understanding of what we can do to help prevent the loss of lives. Read more...