Life at HazTek
Workers’ Memorial Day | April 28, 2021
April 28, 2021
Workers’ Memorial Day is observed annually to honor, remember, and pay our respects to the men and women who have lost their lives due to work-related injuries and illnesses, and to recognize the impact that these tragic losses have had on families, co-workers, and communities.Since 1971, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has been working to help make workplaces safer. In 1989, April 28th was designated as Worke... Read more...
National Work Zone Awareness Week 2021 | April 26-30th
“Drive Safe. Work Safe. Save Lives.”
April 26, 2021
Each year in the spring, National Work Zone Awareness Week is held to bring national attention to motorist and worker safety and mobility issues in work zones. This year’s theme is, “Drive Safe. Work Safe. Save Lives.” The key message is for drivers to use extra caution in work zones. Drivers are urged to take note of reduced speed limits, eliminate distractions, and be watchful for r... Read more...
Distracted Driving Awareness Month | April
Week 5 | “Just” Is All It Takes
April 26, 2021
While the use of cell phones to talk or text while driving can be a distraction for drivers, there are other tasks that can also take attention away from driving. Some distractions that can be controlled while driving include:- Programming a GPS... Read more...
HazTek Spotlight | Kyle McCullough
April 21, 2021
HazTek is spotlighting Safety Professional Kyle McCullough who joined our team last year and works out of our Northeast region. Kyle graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania where he studied Safety Science and played Division 1 Rugby. He’s a die-hard fan of Pittsburgh sports teams who enjoys traveling and visiting different cities and parks. We’re happy to have you as part of the HazTek team, Kyle! Read more...
Distracted Driving Awareness Month | April
Week 4 | Focus Attention on the Road
April 19, 2021
In 2010, Congress designated April as Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Over the past 10 years, handheld cell phone use by drivers has declined slightly. Almost all 50 states have enacted texting bans for all drivers and half of those states prohibit the use of handheld cell phones while driving.... Read more...
HazTek Spotlight | Marsha Oluwagbamila
April 15, 2021
HazTek would like to spotlight Safety Professional Marsha Oluwagbamila who joined our team last year, working out of our Northeast region. Marsha is a mother of three and a veteran of the U.S. Army. She began her construction career in 2013 as a laborer and has been in some form of safety for the past 20 years. Her construction safety career started as a craft safety advisor, later serving on the jobsite safety committee. Marsha enjoys ... Read more...
Distracted Driving Awareness Month | April
Week 3 | Multitasking Myth
April 12, 2021
When multitasking, people often think they are effectively accomplishing two tasks at the same time. It is possible to complete a phone conversation while driving and arrive at the destination without incident, but it’s a misconception that the tasks can be done simultaneously and as safely as possible. Motorists should make driving the primary focus and perform other cognitively demanding tasks only when ... Read more...
HazTek Featured in Construction Today® Magazine
April 9, 2021
HazTek is pleased to be featured in the current issue of GBCA’s Construction Today® magazine. Issue 1 | 2021 of the magazine includes a two-page article by HazTek Director of Marketing + Design E. June Ellaway-Lunn titled, “We Aren’t the Same As We Were a Year Ago,” followed by HazTek’s full-page ad. Ellaway-Lunn’s article discusses some of the valuable lessons HazTek learned in 2020 and how we adapted to the challenges created... Read more...
3M™ Respirators and Surgical Masks | Counterfeit Alerts
April 6, 2021
As 3M™ continues to increase production of critically-needed N95 respirators, they are also fighting respirator fraud, counterfeiting, and price gouging in connection with 3M™ products and the COVID-19 pandemic.3M™ is working with law enforcement authorities around the world to stop counterfeiting and remove fake products from the market to protect frontline workers fighting COVID-19. Based on year-to-date data as of 3... Read more...
Distracted Driving Awareness Month | April
Week 2 | Program Before Driving
April 6, 2021
The use of hands-free devices and voice command systems while driving create cognitive distractions for drivers as they mentally engage with interactive tasks. Hands-free does not mean risk-free. While hands-free options may be marginally safer than handheld devices, eliminating distractions from cell phones and other technology while driving is the safest choice. Program your phone and infotainment s... Read more...