WRYKER Blog Posts
What Every Roofer Should Know About Personal Fall Arrest Systems (PFAS)
Ensuring the safety of roofing professionals on jobsites involves a comprehensive understanding of fall protection equipment. One crucial aspect is the Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS). In this guide, we'll delve into the components that make up a complete PFAS and the importance of each in safeguarding the well-being of roofers.
Custom Leather Craft (CLC): A Tradition of Excellence, Now Part of Hultafors
Custom Leather Craft (CLC) has long been synonymous with unparalleled craftsmanship in the leather goods market. Renowned for its high-quality prod...
Toolbox Talk No.15 – Women’s PPE
When it comes to personal protective equipment (PPE), one size does not fit all. For women in the construction industry, ill-fitting PPE not only c...
Five Most Common OSHA Citations In Construction
This post is designed to provide perspective and insight on common compliance issues, encouraging our readers to fully embrace a culture of safety at work. Read on to review the five most commonly cited OSHA standards in construction with recommendations to improve compliance and reduce citations.
Introduction To Essential OSHA
Welcome to Essential OSHA, a blog by WRYKER providing invaluable insights for OSHA compliance in the construction industry. Our goal is to provide you with practical guidance, best practices, and expert advice to navigate critical OSHA safety standards specific to the construction industry. Join us as we dig deep into OSHA compliance, empowering you to prioritize safety in every project.
Toolbox Talk No. 14 - Heat Stress
It’s summertime, and that means longer days, no school, and the 4th of July. For many, it’s a fun, enjoyable time of year, but as construction workers, we need to remember that with summer comes heat. That heat can be dangerous, causing illness, injury, and death. Today on Toolbox Talks, we will discuss heat stress and what you can do to keep yourself and your team safe in the summer heat.
Toolbox Talk No. 13 - Skylights and Roof Openings
Skylights are a beautiful addition to any building. They provide natural lighting, lower electricity usage, and have been shown to improve mental health for those working or living inside the building. Although there are many benefits, skylights and other roof openings pose a major risk to construction workers. In fact, in 2001, 58 workers died falling through skylights, existing roof openings, and existing floor openings. Many more were injured. Construction workers must follow OSHA guidelines to protect themselves and others. Read on to learn about how to keep yourself and fellow workers safe.
Toolbox Talk No. 12 - Hand Tools: Inspections & Maintenance
Today, we have an essential topic for construction work – how to properly inspect and maintain your hand tools. Every construction worker needs a variety of tools in their belt, but to keep your tools in top shape you need to take good care of them. Whatever your favorite hand tools are, read along for helpful tips and tricks to keep them effective, and how to identify tools that need to be hung up for good.
Toolbox Talk No. 11 - Scaffolding
Scaffolding is as ancient as cave paintings. The first evidence of scaffolding being used is in the oldest cave painting site in the world: Lascaux. Scaffolding has come a long way since then, making pit stops in Ancient Greece and Ancient Egypt. Today, scaffolding is a vital aspect of working at heights. Read along with us at Wryker to find out how to properly use scaffolding!
Toolbox Talk No. 10 - Roof Trash Removal
Today, we will be specifically discussing the removal of debris from roofs. Working at heights is a dangerous job, but someone has to do it. Therefore, we need to make sure we are doing everything to ensure safety. Adequate roof trash removal is a crucial step in creating a safe environment. Read on with us to learn how to remove your debris safely.