Content by Emilcott

  • Ladder Inspection Checklist

    The importance of inspection and proper use of ladders is often minimized because ladders are common tools around the house and on the job site. Statistics Concerning Ladder Dangers + According to the World Health Organization, the United States leads the world in ladder deaths. Each...

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  • Glossary of Terms

    Specific terms and acronyms are commonplace in documents that are required for construction work or environmental investigations and remediation. It is often difficult to keep all of these terms and acronyms straight. Emilcott’s “Glossary of Common Terms” will help by providing: + A...

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  • Fire Preparation Checklist

    Although October is Fire Prevention Month, it is important to have fire safety in mind all year round. This three-part checklist is a great starting point to ensuring that your company has a preventative plan in place in case of an emergency. Completing this checklist will not only ensure the...

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  • Air Monitoring Glossary of Terms

    There are a number of regulations and initiatives that require owners, engineers and/or contractors to conduct air monitoring in order to not disrupt the surrounding community. To understand the aspects of air monitoring and the standards in which air monitoring takes place, Emilcott's...

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  • Scaffold Inspection Checklist

    The BLS reported that in 2009, 54 fatalities as a result of scaffold failures. OSHA requires scaffold inspection by the competent person every day that employees will be working on the scaffold. OSHA Scaffolding Definition: Means any temporary elevated platform (supported or suspended)...

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  • Preventing Falls in Construction

    The National Safety Stand-Down, June 2-6, is a voluntary event for employers to reinforce the importance of fall prevention and recognition of fall hazards to their employees. OSHA is partnering with key EHS organizations to sponsor this week long stand-down and raise awareness and prevention of...

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