Safety

29Oct 2015

At Moffitt, we use portable, non-self-supporting ladders in every aspect of the work we perform. In the factory, we use them to access equipment and lighting. In the office, we occasionally use them for routine maintenance and repair access. And of course, on the job site, we use them every day. Knowing these ladder safety

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21Sep 2015

“The Five Hazardous Attitudes” are the source of most on-the-job incidents during elevated construction. These attitudes, Anti-Authority, Impulsivity, Invulnerability, Macho, & Resignation, often lead to poor judgment and risk assessment. Rigorously evaluating the situation, including its risks, is vital to ensuring a safe work environment. These attitudes often pop up in everyday life, aviation, the

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08Sep 2015
Safety Graphic OODA Loop

The OODA Loop is a time-tested way to standardize the decision-making process in potentially hazardous situations to get consistent outcomes. Workplace Safety is the result of consistent, excellent performance. A rehearsed method for staying safe is especially important when things get busy or loud. Rather than having to figure everything out on the fly, you

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05Aug 2015

Everyone figures that they’ll be able to catch themselves when they fall but the fact is you’re often falling before your body can even think of reacting. An average person’s reaction time is half a second. In that amount of time, a person will have already fallen four feet. Catching yourself is not a plan

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30Jul 2015

Job site fall safety needs to be every contractor’s top priority. Prepare yourself and know the risks to prevent the unthinkable. The infographic below breaks down the facts about nonfatal injuries from falls on the job. Workplace safety, especially ladder safety, lift safety, and personal safety, are essential components for the success of Moffitt. Job

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06Feb 2015
construction crane safety

Cranes are the most dangerous piece of equipment that is used on a construction site and in a factory environment. Moffitt regularly uses mobile cranes on our projects along with cranes within the manufacturing facility. These cranes can lift heavy loads and crates full of equipment to heights between 30 feet to over 250 feet.

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11Nov 2013
construction crane safety

When it comes to building maintenance, safety is always the top concerns. Even a project that involves green retrofitting for ventilation can provide challenges. Workers must be careful when using cranes, ladders, scaffolds, electricity, etc. Any powerful equipment than can tip over, fall, break, or otherwise hurt people. That’s why the Occupational Safety Health Administration

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