Entries by Valerie G

Keeping You and Your Company Safe

In a time where COVID-19 is dominating your personal and professional conversations, and your company is operating in an environment of considerable uncertainty, STC is here to assist you in actively implementing an appropriate response to the situation. Whether your company has already been affected by COVID-19 or you are proactively addressing its potential impact, […]

Protecting Roofers from Falls

Many construction activities are inherently dangerous. However, with the proper safeguards in place, those activities can be made safe. Roofing activities are no exception. Protecting roofers from falls is a key priority in construction. Some of the most common hazards associated with roofing activities include poor placement of the access ladder, weather conditions, holes in […]

Find us at the Expos!

STC is proud to announce our attendance at two upcoming expos to kick off the New Year! The first expo of the year is the International Roofing Expo (IRE) hosted at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, TX Tuesday February 4th through Thursday February 6th from 11AM to 5PM. You can find us at Booth […]

7 Safety Resolutions: 2020 Edition

Finish that home project you’ve been putting off. Go to the gym more. Quit smoking. Eat healthier. Go sky diving with friends. We’ve heard it all! The New Year’s resolutions are in full force, with many of us wondering when they’ll even start. Many perceive a new year as an opportunity to make changes that […]

Top 10 OSHA Violations

Everybody is on high alert when OSHA comes knocking on the door, especially when serious OSHA Violations can cost up to $14,000 and a Repeat Violation can soar up to $133,000. You may be saying to yourself, “That’s a lot of money, how can we avoid those citations?” While there are a lot of common […]

Behavior Based Safety

What is behavior based safety? Many employers believe that when they understand what safety looks like and the hazards their employees are exposed to, they can determine what unsafe behaviors could occur in the workplace. Today, companies utilize behavior-based programs to identify human actions that could lead to serious accidents or even a fatality. These […]

Risk Management: A Story as Old as Time

Every organization deals with risks. How your organization manages those risks, directly affect your company and employees, and should be treated appropriately. The key to risk management is having a plan, carrying out that plan, checking that plan, and making the necessary adjustments. This “Risk Management” thing is not a new concept. We have always […]

Planning for Heat Stress Exposure

Heat-related fatality cases show that workplaces with temperatures above 70 degrees Fahrenheit may have a heat hazard present when work activities are at or above a moderate workload. Assessing worker’s heat stress exposure in conditions that may present a heat hazard is critical for knowing when to implement a heat-related illness prevention program. Although heat […]

OSHA 30 Hour Course

Please join us at our nextOSHA 30 Hour Course (OSHA 10 Certification is available) Please contact our office for details. Phone: 972-347-3377 ext. 2 Stay informed about industry trends, regulations and best practices. Dates: Thursday, September 20 & Friday, September 21 Thursday, September 27 & Friday, September 28 Time: 8:00 am – 4:20 pm Language: Spanish […]