FPS updates working platform certificate for safer piling rigs

A lifting point failure can be catastrophic. Our latest guide breaks down the critical, role-based steps for employers, crane operators, and riggers to prevent these incidents on construction sites. Ensure your lifting operations are safe and compliant. Read the full article now. #LiftingSafety #ConstructionSafety #Rigging #WorkSafe #CraneOperations https://lnkd.in/gz_NhUBr

⚠️ 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐖𝐇𝐘 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐀𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬! ⚠️ 🚧 Mixer Truck & Worker Fall Into Excavated Hole 🤯 In the construction industry, safety is non-negotiable. This incident reminds us that ground conditions can change rapidly and pose serious risks. 🔍 Key Takeaways: 1. Always Conduct Thorough Assessments: Regular site evaluations can prevent accidents. 2. Invest in Training: Equip your team with the knowledge to identify hazards. 3. Implement Safety Protocols: Ensure everyone is aware of emergency procedures. Let’s prioritize safety and protect our teams! 💪 👉 What measures do you take to ensure safety on your job sites? Share your thoughts in the comments! #ConstructionSafety #WorkplaceSafety #GroundConditions #TeamSafety #Excavation

🚧 Construction Safety 👷♂️Every project begins with strong foundations and safety is the first one. Slope instability, improper trenching, and neglecting site inspections can turn a job site into a danger zone in seconds.Safe sloping and trenching save lives by preventing collapses, stabilizing soil, and protecting everyone on site from unseen forces of nature. Regular soil assessments, proper protective systems, and vigilant supervision are not just compliance measures they’re commitments to send every worker home safely. Let’s build with safety. #ConstructionSafety #WorkplaceSafety #HSE #Trenching #SlopeStability #ZeroHarm #SafetyCulture

MIOSHA recently reported serious injuries and fatalities involving aerial lifts, loaders, and rollers. FLX Systems helps frontline teams stay safe and compliant with real-time workflows, inspections, and visibility, reducing the risk of incidents before they happen. #ConstructionSafety #FrontlineSafety #WorkplaceSafety #FLXSystems

🔍🏗️ Trench Work: Hazards & Precautions ⚠️🦺 Trench operations are among the highest-risk activities in construction. From pipelines to foundations, trenches pose serious hazards that can lead to severe injuries or fatalities if not managed properly. Awareness and strict safety measures are essential. ⚠️ Key Hazards: 🪨 Cave-ins & Collapses – Soil instability is the leading cause of trench fatalities. 🪣 Falling Objects – Tools, debris, or materials can strike workers. 🫁 Hazardous Atmospheres – Oxygen deficiency, toxic gases, or flammable vapors may be present. 🚜 Proximity to Machinery – Heavy equipment near trench edges increases accident risk. 💧 Water Accumulation – Rain or underground water can weaken trench walls. 🛡️ Critical Precautions: 🧱 Shoring & Shielding – Use trench boxes, supports, or benching to prevent collapses. 🪜 Safe Access & Egress – Provide ladders or ramps within 25 ft of workers. 🌬️ Atmosphere Monitoring – Test air quality and ventilate trenches as required. 🚧 Maintain Safe Distance – Keep machinery away from trench edges. 🎓 Training & Supervision – Ensure all workers are trained and supervised by competent personnel. 🚨 Emergency Preparedness – Keep rescue plans and first-aid ready. 💡 Key Takeaway: Trench safety is not just compliance — it’s life-saving. A proactive approach, proper engineering controls, worker training, and continuous monitoring can drastically reduce risks. Treat every excavation with respect, awareness, and precaution. ✅ Benefits of Proper Trench Safety: 💪 Fewer accidents & injuries ⏱️ Reduced downtime 👷 Enhanced worker confidence 🌍 Strengthened safety culture 💬 Discussion: How does your team ensure trench safety? What tools or methods have been most effective in preventing accidents? Share your insights below 👇 #ConstructionSafety #HSE #TrenchWork #ExcavationSafety #WorkplaceSafety #SafetyCulture #ZeroHarm #AccidentPrevention #OHSM #RiskManagement #SafetyTraining #IncidentPrevention

🚧 Safe Trenching & Excavation: Protecting People, Pipe & Production Trenching is one of the deadliest tasks in construction and pipeline work. One missed step or one moment of complacency can turn a routine dig into a life-changing incident. Here are field-proven strategies to keep crews protected and projects moving: ✅ 1. Regulations Are Written in Blood OSHA 1926 Subpart P, PHMSA & operator rules exist because someone didn’t make it home. Know your sloping/shoring requirements Competent person inspections—start of shift and ongoing Treat every trench like a high-risk zone ✅ 2. 811 / One Call Isn’t Optional Never assume you “know what’s below.” Confirm utility marks stay visible and valid Track ticket status—document everything No ground break until every conflict is cleared ✅ 3. Plan It—Then Communicate It A plan only works if crews understand it. Soil type, protective systems, ingress/egress Water control + weather impact Emergency / rescue readiness ✅ 4. Fight Complacency “I’ve done this a thousand times” is a red flag. Encourage speaking up and rotating spotters Fresh eyes catch shifting conditions Production never outranks going home safe ✅ 5. Hazard Scanning Never Stops Conditions change by the minute. Watch soil movement, spoil pile placement, weather shifts Monitor equipment swing radius and trench edge encroachment ✅ 6. Control Traffic & Craft Interference Set traffic lanes and spotter signals Coordinate equipment paths and staging areas Avoid blind spots and overlapping trades 🎯 Leadership Sets the Tone Safety culture isn’t paperwork—it's attitude. When the mindset is “No assumptions. No shortcuts. No excuses.” — safe trenching becomes standard, not an extra step. 💬 What’s one trenching practice you refuse to compromise on? Your lesson today could save someone else tomorrow. #OilAndGasSafety #PipelineConstruction #CivilConstruction #IndustrialSafety #HSEManager #SafetyConsultant #SafetyPro #SafetyTraining #OQTraining #BilingualSafety #PSRSafety

Updated: WorkSafeBC Tower Crane Report As per OHSR 14.75, a qualified supervisor must complete a report after a tower crane is erected, climbed, or repositioned on a worksite. WorkSafeBC has created an updated document, the Tower Crane Report for industry use. This report was formerly named the Construction Site Tower Crane Report and commonly referred to as the “Erector’s Report”. Crane supervisors can use this report to meet the requirements of OHSR 14.75. The document should be kept for reference in your crane site binder. You can find a list of required and recommended items for your crane site binder in our BC Crane Safety knowledge base. Get the new report now: https://lnkd.in/gU3t64q6 #CraneOperators #Cranes #OSHR #Compliance #Construction

Important update for the tower crane industry in British Columbia, Canada. New erectors report template. This is going to be a necessary tool for erections, climbs and reconfigurations. #towercranes #cranes #highriskequipment

A lifting plan is not just a piece of paper — it’s a safety assurance that shows the work is planned, controlled, and protected from risk. A lifting plan is a critical document in construction safety and planning. It ensures that all lifting operations — especially those involving cranes, hoists, or other lifting equipment — are carried out safely, efficiently, and in compliance with regulations.

💥💥 FPS in the Press 💥💥 We’re delighted to be featured in Construction Management magazine for our recent work on rig safety and the updated Working Platform Certificate. The piling sector’s Working Platform Certificate is a safety initiative that has played an important role in preventing rigs from toppling for more than two decades. Originally developed by the FPS with support from the Health & Safety Executive (HSE), the certificate ensures that working platforms are properly designed, built, and maintained for the rigs they support - a simple yet powerful measure that transformed industry safety practice. Read the full article here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eGfraQPc #InThePress #FPS #ConstructionManagement #RigSafety #Piling #SafetyStandards