Extreme Safety Blog

The United States is vulnerable to disasters. Many states are exposed to multiple hazards, including wildfires, earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, and landslides. Construction sites should be well-prepared to face any natural disaster. Without sufficient disaster preparedness, a natural or man-made disaster can affect your business and [...]

The increasing pressure to meet quick deadlines makes construction safety best practices seem like a waste of time and money, but the opposite is true. According to OSHA, every dollar you invest in safety and health training saves you $4 to $6 in costs related to [...]

The dog days are here, and while it’s nice to work on a nice sunny day, it’s important to recognize the dangers of working under hot weather conditions. Construction is one of the industries where workers are at the highest risk for heat-related illnesses due [...]

There are dozens of industries that handle hazardous materials on a daily basis.  Aside from the health risks posed to the employees by chemical leak and spills, these substances also harm the environment, damage facilities equipment, and cause major financial losses in companies. It’s important [...]

Did you know that there are 21 welding accidents for every 100,000 workers in the United States? According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, for every 100 million work hours, around 1,000 workers suffer a welding-related injury. That’s 100 times worse than the average injury [...]

From respiratory protection and gloves to goggles to coveralls, workers have to protect themselves and take many precautions when working in an environment that has hazardous materials. However, working directly with it isn't always the issue. Simply storing the chemical can be just as dangerous [...]

Each year over 20,000 road construction workers are injured in work zones. An additional 100 end up being fatalities. These are often a result of rollovers, back overs, collisions, or fires. Of these heavy equipment incidents, 35% result from contact with equipment. Many of these [...]

Truck driving has long been one of the most dangerous jobs in the US because truck drivers experience more fatalities and serious injuries significantly higher than other occupations. In 2019, 843 truck drivers lost their lives on the job. Truck drivers experience a fatality rate [...]

When working on an industrial worksite, the most important thing to do is protect your head. Head injuries are one of the most common causes of fatal accidents on the job. Your head is vulnerable to impact, bumps, and shock that can affect the delicate, [...]