Safety Insights

Safety Insights features real-world safety articles built from field experience, focused on practical leadership, hazard recognition, and preventing incidents before they happen.

Printable PDFs and discussion questions are included for use in toolbox talks and jobsite safety meetings.

A Safety Program Is More Than Paperwork

A strong safety program is more than paperwork. Learn the key elements that make construction safety programs effective in the real world, from leadership and hazard recognition to active field presence.

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Construction crew observing a fall protection demonstration as a large crane drops a sandbag from height to show impact risk

Fall Protection: Why Experience Still Matters

Most falls don’t happen because equipment is missing. They happen because something was overlooked—or someone thought it wouldn’t happen to them.

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Construction crew reviewing a lift plan while a crane performs a controlled heavy lift with a tag line for guidance

Crane and Heavy Lift Safety: Planning Before the Pick

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Coming Next from HIT Safety Solutions

Article 4: EM 385-1-1 vs. OSHA: What Contractors Need to Know

Article 5: Why Daily Pre-Task Planning and AHAs Prevent Injuries

About the Author:

Edward C. Hartshorn II is a veteran safety professional, SSHO, and owner of HIT Safety Solutions, with experience supporting industrial, federal, and military construction projects in the U.S., Europe, and Africa.

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