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Living in 2025 We know that asbestos can be dangerous We've all seen those mesothelioma lawsuit commercials ("Have you or your family been a victim?") We're not putting up asbestos popcorn ceilings or rolling around in fake snow made of asbestos, but these are relatively recent truths. From 1920-the 1980s Asbestos was considered a miracle product, making households virtually fireproof. Ovenmitts, telephones, dryers, dish towels, electric blankets, ironing board covers, vinyl

🚨 Why This Matters Eastern PA is home to a wide variety of wildlife—from deer and turtles to feral cats and foxes. While most animals...

Be Prepared to Beat the Heat! As we know, overexposure to heat can cause harm, especially to those working outside. There are several...

At Isett, tick spray is available at all offices, located at the front desk.  Please use liberally and let your admin know when it is...

Ah, winter - the time when normal working hours & commutes include dark at both ends. Today’s blast includes some tips for those dark...

What is asbestos? Asbestos is a group of naturally occurring minerals. Asbestos is known for their durability, heat resistance, and...

What is a confined space? Osha defines it as a space that has 3 properties:   Limited means of entry and/or exit.   Large enough for a...

PA ONE-CALL Under the PA One Call Law, protection is provided to the public health and safety by preventing excavation or demolition work...

Electrical hazards are “dangerous conditions such that contact or equipment failure can result in electric shock, arc-flash burn, thermal...

The "Fatal 4" are the injuries that are responsible for over 50% of construction related deaths. They are: falls, electrocutions,...

Construction site dynamics change every day. It is importance to understand the hazards and risks where you are working. Below are some...

75% of construction related “struck by” and “run over” fatalities involve heavy equipment. Heavy equipment such as cranes, maintainers,...

Keep Your Eyes & Skin Safe from the Sun As we enjoy the remaining summertime weather, we need to keep in mind several issues about the...

Trip and Fall Incidents Slips, trips and falls happen more often than you think. Over the past few years, several slips, trips and falls...

Safety must be a top priority on any construction site, and workers engaged in trenching and  excavation must also take additional...

Effects of Noise Exposure  Hearing loss is typically painless and many times hard to identify.  With prolonged exposure to noise, some...

A Real PA Story   Two workers were found dead Thursday, July 11, 2019 in a sewer manhole in Aldan, Delaware County, police said.  A...

Hard Hat Health A question has come up in the Isett Safety Committee recently…Do Hardhats Expire?   YES! Is your hard hat older than 5...

Electricity surrounds us in all facets of life and work. In most scenarios, electricity is managed properly and we are protected from...