Safety Starts with Good Housekeeping on a Job Site A safe and efficient job site starts with a commitment to good housekeeping. The most... read more →
Ladder Safety: Best Practices for Safe Use Ladders can pose serious risks if not used correctly. In fact, a recent study found that ladder-related... read more →
At Plateau, EVERYONE has the authority to stop any unsafe act on any of our projects. Every day we come to work we could... read more →
Do’s and Don’ts for Cold and Wet Weather Driving Driving in cold and wet weather presents unique challenges that require extra caution and preparation. At... read more →
Trenching/Excavation Hazards of trench/excavation: Cave-ins pose the most significant risk and are more likely than other excavation-related incidents to result in worker fatalities. Falling loads... read more →
Heat Stress Awareness on a Construction Site According to the CDC, there were 702 deaths, 67,512 emergency room visits, and 9,235 individuals hospitalized in the... read more →
At Plateau Excavation, safety isn't just a protocol—it's a culture. As we gear up to celebrate Safety Construction Week, we're reminded of the profound impact every individual's decisions... read more →
Distracted Driving Awareness Thousands of people are killed, and hundreds of thousands more are seriously injured in distracted driving crashes each year. Distracted driving can... read more →
Confined Space What is considered a Confined Space? Any space large enough and so configured to permit bodily entry to perform work. Limited or restricted... read more →
Tool Safety Hundreds of thousands of workers are injured yearly due to mishandling or misusing tools on construction projects. Tools must always be used as... read more →