Protect Your Body: Working Smarter When Lifting Materials 

A few extra seconds to approach a lifting task the right way can make a difference. Work smarter, protect your body and get the job done safely. 

Protect Your Body: Stretching Before Work 

Stretching and movement can help prepare you for the workday, but they should be part of a broader approach to protecting your body on the job. 

Safety Tips: Beat the Heat and Protect Yourself from Heat Illness [Video]

Protect Your Body: Why Recovery Matters After a Physically Demanding Day 

Making recovery part of your routine can help you stay focused, productive and ready for the next workday.

Safety Tips: Preventing Slips & Trips on the Job [Video]

Prioritizing slip and trip prevention is a simple yet powerful way to protect yourself and those around you. Your awareness and taking proactive measures today can save you from significant delays later.

Protect Your Body: Protecting Your Knees on the Job 

Knee injuries are often caused by small amounts of stress repeated over time. Taking a few extra seconds to use proper knee protection and follow safe lifting practices can make a meaningful difference. 

Safety Tips: Protecting your Vision [Video]

The PRST team is breaking down four common eye hazards to watch for and how the right protection keeps your vision safe.

Safety Tips: Working on Scaffolds [Video]

Whether you’re setting up, working from, or moving around scaffolding, staying vigilant can prevent accidents and keep operations running smoothly. Here are four essential scaffolding tips from the PRST team.

Safety Tips: Trenching & Protecting Workers Below Ground 

Trenching hazards can develop without warning, making vigilance essential on every job site. Proper planning, daily inspections, protective systems and worker training help reduce the risk of injuries and fatalities.

Pre-shift Skilled Trades Safety [Checklist]

Before work starts, make safety a priority. Simple pre-job inspections help prevent accidents, minimize downtime and keep crews working safely.

Safety Tips: PPE for a Safer Workplace [Video]

From safety glasses and gloves to hard hats, personal protective equipment (PPE), is your primary protection against workplace hazards.

Safety Tips: Flammable liquids on construction sites 

Flammable liquids are common on construction sites, but they should never be treated casually.

Getting the most out of working with a staffing company (as a tradesperson) 

A staffing company can connect you with opportunities, but your effort, reliability and communication help turn those opportunities into progress. 

Confined space safety tips: Protecting workers in high-risk areas 

Confined space work demands careful planning, continuous monitoring, proper protective equipment, and strict adherence to safety procedures.

Proper footwear safety: Building protection from the ground up 

At the end of the day, protective footwear helps defend against impact injuries, slips, punctures, and fatigue.