Lancaster Safety Consulting, Inc.

09/07/2026

As we celebrate Labor Day, we honor the dedication, hard work, and commitment of the people who keep our communities, businesses, and industries moving every day. From construction sites and warehouses to hospitals, offices, and classrooms, every worker deserves to return home safely at the end of each shift.

Labor Day is not only a time to recognize the contributions of America's workforce—it is also a reminder that safety should never be taken for granted. Every decision made on the job, every piece of protective equipment worn, and every moment spent looking out for one another helps create a safer workplace for everyone.

Whether you're heading into work, managing a team, or enjoying the holiday with family and friends, take a moment to remember that the most important part of any workday is making it home safely. No deadline, task, or job is more important than a person's life and well-being.

This Labor Day, let's celebrate the people who make a difference every day by committing to a culture of safety, responsibility, and respect. Wishing everyone a safe, relaxing, and well-deserved Labor Day. Stay safe, look out for one another, and always make getting home your number one priority.

~Amy

08/27/2026

The Lancaster Safety Platform is here!🎉🎉🎉

Manage Your Safety Program in One Place! Get ready to have all of your safety and health information, in one centralized place. Save and organize your training records, inspection reports, recordkeeping logs, training certificates, safety committee notes, and any other relevant materials. Your company’s written safety and health programs are securely stored within your own profile. When needed, you can effortlessly share them for job approval directly from your account and organize by location!

Current clients can sign-up or log-in here: https://hubs.la/Q04vrJL40

08/24/2026

Ten years ago, Sarge joined Lancaster Safety selling OSHA compliance services. Along the way, clients and coworkers started noticing something: this guy is just easy to talk to. That's what eventually moved him into his current role as an Account Retention Specialist.

Over the past decade, Sarge has helped clients across the country keep their safety programs on track. He has written safety-themed poems and drew comics for our client newsletters and lead as the host on The Lancaster Safety Podcast. Somewhere in between all of that, he's built the kind of relationships with coworkers, clients, and safety professionals that make him the kind of person people want to talk to.

Please join us in congratulating Sarge on this incredible milestone and thanking him for ten years of dedication, creativity, and impact. Here's to the next ten years!

08/17/2026

As summer winds down and families prepare for a new school year, August is the perfect time to focus on safety both at home and in the workplace. Child Eye Health & Safety Month, National Eye Exam Month, National Immunization Awareness Month, and Back-to-School Month all remind us that small preventive measures can have a lasting impact.

Routine eye exams are important for both children and adults, as healthy vision supports learning, productivity, and overall well-being. Whether you're working at a computer or preparing children for the classroom, practicing good ergonomics, taking regular breaks from digital screens, and wearing appropriate eye protection when exposed to workplace hazards can help reduce eye strain and prevent injuries.
National Immunization Awareness Month is also a great opportunity to review recommended vaccinations with your healthcare provider to help protect yourself, your family, coworkers, and your community.

As students head back to school, remember to choose backpacks that fit properly, encourage safe playground habits, follow school bus safety rules, recognize the signs of a concussion, and remind children to keep their heads up and phones down when walking near traffic.

A few simple precautions can go a long way toward creating a safer school year and a healthier workplace. Taking time to focus on prevention today helps build safer habits for tomorrow.

~ Jenna

08/11/2026

August 11 is National 811 Day—a reminder that one simple phone call can prevent a serious incident.

Whether you're installing a fence, planting a tree, replacing a mailbox, trenching for utilities, or beginning a large construction project, contacting 811 before you dig should always be your first step.

Many underground utilities are only inches below the surface, including:
- Natural gas pipelines
- Electric power lines
- Water and sewer lines
- Telecommunications and fiber optic cables

Damaging one of these utilities can result in serious injuries, fatalities, costly repairs, environmental damage, service interruptions, project delays, and potential legal consequences.

The good news? Preventing these incidents is simple.
When you contact 811, your local one-call center notifies participating utility owners, who will mark the approximate location of underground utility lines before excavation begins. This allows you to plan your work safely and avoid striking buried infrastructure.

One of the most impactful statistics comes from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA): Research shows that contacting 811 before digging gives you a 99% chance of avoiding an excavation-related incident, injury, environmental harm, or even death.

It's also important to remember that every dig requires an 811 request—not just large commercial excavations. Even small residential projects, such as installing a mailbox, building a deck, planting shrubs, or putting in a swing set, have the potential to strike underground utilities. At the end of the day, safety starts long before the first shovel hits the ground. Taking a few minutes to contact 811 protects your employees, your community, critical infrastructure, and your project timeline.

Know what's below. Contact 811 before you dig. Every dig. Every time.

Have you ever experienced an unexpected utility strike or a close call on a job site? Share your experience or best practices in the comments.


~Serena

08/11/2026

Having a safety committee is your #1 tool to help build a successful safety culture. Although many organizations have a safety committee, very few are fully leveraging it as a powerful driver of safety culture, employee engagement, and injury prevention.

Join Lancaster Safety for a webinar designed to help safety leaders, supervisors, HR professionals, and committee members transform routine safety meetings into meaningful discussions that lead to measurable results.

We'll explore common reasons safety committees lose momentum, practical strategies for increasing participation, and proven techniques for making meetings more engaging, productive, and action-oriented. Whether you're building a committee from the ground up or looking to revitalize an existing program, you'll leave with ideas you can implement immediately.

Sign up for our webinar! Tomorrow at 2pm ET: https://hubs.la/Q04rFLZZ0

08/10/2026

It's Safe + Sound Week!

Safety doesn't happen by chance—it happens through planning, communication, and teamwork.

During Safe + Sound Week, organizations across the country come together to recognize the importance of workplace safety and health and recommit to creating safe, healthy environments where every employee can thrive.

This nationwide event, led by OSHA in partnership with the National Safety Council, is a great opportunity to strengthen your safety culture by:
· Engaging employees in meaningful safety conversations
· Identifying and addressing workplace hazards
· Reviewing emergency procedures and safety practices
· Recognizing employees for their commitment to working safely
· Reinforcing that safety is everyone's responsibility

Whether your organization is launching a new safety initiative or building on an established program, every step you take helps create a safer workplace.

Join the movement and discover free resources, ideas, and activities to help your team participate in Safe + Sound Week.

Learn more:
🔹 OSHA Safe + Sound Week: https://hubs.la/Q04rDRDR0
🔹 National Safety Council Safe + Sound Week: https://hubs.la/Q04rDW_Q0
Together, we can make safety a daily habit—not just a weekly focus.

~ Gloria

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08/03/2026

Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over // Stop on Red Week!

Every choice behind the wheel matters. During Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over /Stop on Red Week, we're reminding everyone that safe driving saves lives.

Driving under the influence and running red lights are two of the most preventable causes of serious crashes. Whether you're heading home after dinner, meeting friends, or running errands, make a plan before you drive. If you've been drinking or using substances that can impair your ability to drive, choose a sober driver, use a rideshare, call a friend, or stay where you are until it's safe to travel.

When you approach an intersection, slow down, stay alert, and always stop for red lights. A few seconds of patience can prevent a lifetime of heartbreak. Protect yourself, your passengers, pedestrians, cyclists, and everyone else sharing the road.

Law enforcement agencies across the country are increasing enforcement during this campaign to help keep our roads safe. The goal isn't just citations—it's preventing crashes and saving lives.

Drive responsibly. Stop on red. Never drive impaired. Together, we can make our communities safer, one smart decision at a time.


~ Amy