Nominate a Crew Member for MITA’s Spotlight on Safety!

Do you have a crew member or team that goes above and beyond to make safety a top priority on the jobsite? MITA wants to recognize them in our Spotlight on Safety feature! Our Safety Coordinator, Matt Moody, is looking for outstanding field employees or crews who...

Safety Directors Meeting Recap

Good afternoon. MITA would like to thank everyone who attended this morning’s Safety Director Meeting. We had a great turnout and hope everyone took some helpful information from it. Here is a wrap-up of what was covered: Katie Anderson from Healing with Katie...

Saw Guards

It has come to MITA’s attention that some users may not be following the manufacturer’s guidelines when using cut-off saw guards. We want to remind everyone of the critical importance of using cut-off saw guards exactly as the manufacturer intends. In the past six...

Hierarchy of Controls and the Identification Process

What is the Hierarchy of Controls when it comes to hazard identification on job sites? The Hierarchy of Controls is a tried-and-true process for identifying and ranking safeguards to protect workers from hazards. It includes five categories, ranging from the most...

Tool Box Talk – Heat Stress Prevention

With the upcoming summer’s extreme temperatures, we should all be aware of some tips to prevent heat stress. Remember that physical activity at high temperatures can directly affect health and indirectly cause accidents. MITA has created the toolbox talk below,...