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Winter Hazards on Construction Sites The Competent Person’s Role in Snow, Ice, and Cold Conditions
July 24, 2025
by VelSafe Staff Situational

Winter Hazards on Construction Sites: The Competent Person’s Role in Snow, Ice, and Cold Conditions

Winter brings unique dangers to construction sites. Cold weather, snow, and ice can create serious risks for workers. Slippery surfaces, frostbite, and cold stress become more common during winter months. That’s why a competent person plays a key rol

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Construction workers building a properly configured box crib stack of composite cribbing blocks beneath heavy equipment at a construction site
July 19, 2025
by VelSafe Staff Guides

Choosing the Right Materials for Blocking and Cribbing: A Safety Guide

GUIDES: Rigging, Lifting, and Load Support Safety Choosing the Right Materials for Blocking and CribbingA Safety Guide for Construction, Rescue, and Heavy Equipment Operations Blocking and cribbing failures kill workers. A crib stack that loo

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The Human Factor in Blasting Area Safety What Behavior-Based Data Tells Us
July 19, 2025
by VelSafe Staff Insights

The Human Factor in Blasting Area Safety: What Behavior-Based Data Tells Us

In high-risk work zones like blasting areas, safety is often thought of in terms of equipment, explosives, and site conditions. But the truth is, human behavior plays a much bigger role than most realize. Accidents don’t just happen because of faulty

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Summer Heat and Rigging Work Heat Stress, UV Degradation, and Load Safety
July 17, 2025
by VelSafe Staff Situational

Summer Heat and Rigging Work: Heat Stress, UV Degradation, and Load Safety

Summer is one of the busiest seasons for rigging and crane work, but it also brings serious risks. High temperatures can weaken equipment, slow down workers, and increase the chance of accidents. When it’s hot outside, both human and material limits

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Rigging Safety for Crane Operators What You Should Expect from Ground Crews
July 17, 2025
by VelSafe Staff Worker Safety

Rigging Safety for Crane Operators: What You Should Expect from Ground Crews

Rigging is one of the most critical tasks in crane operations. Whether lifting steel beams, heavy machinery, or construction materials, every move must be carefully planned and clearly communicated. Crane operators rely on ground crews for safe riggi

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Asbestos exposure statistics for the US showing approximately 3000 annual mesothelioma deaths, 1.3 million workers with significant annual exposure, industry hotspots from insulation work to firefighting, the 2024 EPA chrysotile ban timeline, and OSHA PEL compliance data
July 13, 2025
by VelSafe Staff Insights

Asbestos Exposure in the US: Trends, Statistics, and Industry Hotspots

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Legal Penalties for Failing to Train Workers on Asbestos Hazards
July 13, 2025
by VelSafe Staff Law

Legal Penalties for Failing to Train Workers on Asbestos Hazards

Training workers on asbestos safety is not optional—it's the law. Asbestos, once commonly used in construction and manufacturing, is now recognized as a serious health hazard. Without proper training, workers may unknowingly expose themselves to dang

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Summer Construction and Asbestos Exposure Heat Isn’t the Only Hazard
July 13, 2025
by VelSafe Staff Situational

Summer Construction and Asbestos Exposure: Heat Isn’t the Only Hazard

Summer is a busy season for construction. Longer daylight hours, dry weather, and project deadlines often push teams to work faster and harder. But with the rise in heat comes another silent threat, asbestos exposure, especially during demolition or

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