Safety Services Company

JANUARY 5, 2024

As temperatures drop, the risks for contractors and construction workers multiply, from cold stress-related ailments to hazardous working conditions. According to data from the EHS Daily Advisor , 25,000 slip, trip, and fall accidents occur daily in the United States during the winter months.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

IS YOUR BUSINESS EFFECTIVELY PRIORITIZING CONSTRUCTION RISK MANAGEMENT? Truth be told, every industry involves risk. Whether the project involves a multi-million-dollar office building or a three-story apartment complex, there are several risks that need to be considered in order to ensure the success of any construction project.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

How Well Does Your Business Prioritize Construction Risk Management? Truth be told, every industry involves risk. Whether the project involves a multi-million-dollar office building or a three-story apartment complex, there are several risks that need to be considered in order to ensure the success of any construction project.

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FDR Safety

JULY 25, 2018

Our risk assessment methods and means of determining feasible risk reduction have their foundation in the ANSI voluntary consensus standards recognized by OSHA. The post A Wake-up Message for Employers or An Ounce of Prevention… appeared first on FDRsafety. Why wait for an OSHA inspection to occur before taking action?

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Constructonomics

JANUARY 29, 2014

Working at height is still one of the largest causes of workplace accidents; in the year 2012-2013, a total of 5,274 major falls from height were reported in the UK, and it was the biggest cause of fatal accidents in the workplace. Carry Out Thorough Risk Assessments. Can you get rid of the hazard altogether? Plan Access Routes.

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Construction Marketing

MAY 19, 2021

Despite being one of the leading employment sectors in many countries, the construction industry is one of the most dangerous sectors. As an employer, you should ensure that your construction site offers maximum safety and security standards to its workers. Training your employees on safety measures and equipment.

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Safety Services Company

DECEMBER 1, 2023

A Good Safety Record Presents You as a Lower Risk Liability Contractors frequently operate in risky and hazardous environments. When accidents happen, it doesn’t just impact your employees; it costs money, time, and resources for your organization. Naturally, companies are likely to pursue bids from contractors who are at a lower risk.

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FDR Safety

JULY 12, 2016

OSHA’s new, misguided requirement for detailed electronic reporting of injury and illness data by employers has come under legal challenge by a coalition of trade associations, employers and an insurance company. OSHA contends that such programs may encourage the under-reporting of illnesses and injuries.

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FDR Safety

MARCH 4, 2015

1, OSHA has developed enforcement procedures that could significantly impact employers. Employers with a prior inspection history. Employers with a pending whistleblower complaint. Employers in a cooperative program such as VPP. Employers will also be asked to fill out a form.

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Work Gearz

FEBRUARY 12, 2022

We have indeed heard lots and lots of praises devoted to the breathability, lightness and comfort of cotton but how exactly would 100% cotton fare in a workplace with the risk of fire hazards. Is 100% cotton a perfect fit when fire accidents are involved or are they just not up to the task? Read on to find out. .

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Work Gearz

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Workplaces like construction sites can be dangerous and accidents can happen in a few seconds time, and if an employee is not equipped well, then it can be life-threatening as well. Accidents and impacts. The first is the risk to all workers’ health and safety, and the second is the legal consequences if an accident occurs.

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Constructonomics

JANUARY 1, 2013

Unfortunately, just because a job is green, does not mean it is without risks. The following green jobs exemplify this scenario as they each have some risks for workers: Green Roofs: Roofers who install green roofs face the same risk of falling as any other roofers. There is also a risk of cuts when collecting.

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FDR Safety

MARCH 6, 2018

OSHA has made it clear that staffing agencies and host employers are jointly responsible for temporary worker safety. This can pose a particular challenge for employers, since many staffing agencies lack the expertise to provide training or to ensure that record keeping requirements are met. Just ask OSHA.

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Safety Services Company

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Per OSHA’s regulation 29 CFR 1904, employers with more than 10 employees are required to keep a record of serious work-related injuries and illnesses. OSHA tracks this information with the goal of preventing accidents in the future. Or a company might report every accident, recordable or not, in an effort to avoid an OSHA fine.

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Pro Builder

JULY 28, 2022

Know the risks and the corrective measures you should take on your jobsites to ensure crew safety and prevent excavation fatalities. Additionally, employers, owners, and managers need to ensure a safe means to enter and exit trenches on jobsites and must keep materials away from trench edges. . Thu, 07/28/2022 - 12:11.

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Safety Services Company

APRIL 27, 2020

As an employer, it is your responsibility to keep your workers safe. Employers, managers, and supervisors are often detached from the actual work their employees have to do day-to-day. However, conducting a job hazard analysis would allow you, as an employer, to eliminate or prepare for such risks.

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Work Gearz

MAY 29, 2022

Such a job involves risks that can lead to severe injuries. Therefore, mechanics have to wear safety gear when working to make sure they protect themselves from any such accident. And accidents occur unannounced so it is better to be safe than sorry. This means they have to work with all kinds of tools, objects, equipment, etc.

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Construction Marketing

SEPTEMBER 24, 2015

A construction business needs need public liability insurance , and employers’ liability insurance if you employ staff. Something as simple as a customer tripping over a hammer and hurting themselves could result in an accident claim – and without insurance, you could end up facing hefty fines and legal battles. Legal Documents.

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FDR Safety

JULY 16, 2018

This blog is targeting small employers, especially those involved with sheet metal fabrication. We use risk assessment and feasible risk reduction methodology that is part of the ANSI B11 family of general industry machine safety standards. Risk assessment is done with a clipboard and pencil on the factory floor.

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Construction Marketing

JULY 16, 2021

With strong security measures in place, you can limit access to the worksite outside of business hours to protect workers or anybody from any risks. Failure to give employees required training is one of the factors resulting in an increased number of injuries or accidents on construction sites. Utilize Highly Visible Signage.

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Work Gearz

JANUARY 15, 2022

Both the employee and the employer must take all necessary precautions to prevent or safeguard people from occupational hazards or accidents and in such a situation safety gear does play a crucial role. No matter what the profession, workplace safety is always of utmost importance. What are metatarsal guards? .

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Safety Services Company

JANUARY 9, 2013

OSHA issues plan to target high risk workplaces. “Through the SST program, we can prevent injuries and illnesses, and save lives by focusing our inspection resources on employers in high-hazard worksites where workers are at greater risk,” said Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health David Michaels.

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FDR Safety

APRIL 15, 2014

Journey to Risk Elimination. Over the past several years, OSHA has increased citations to employers for failure to guard or adequately guard machinery and equipment, which suggests that the agency has forgotten or pays no attention to its previous guidance. Journey to Risk Elimination. FDRsafety enhances recruiting services.

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Construction Cost Estimating

JUNE 21, 2011

Types of risks in construction. Risk in construction is fully integrated with every facets of construction life cycle. Construction risk may put a threat to an organization’s success and debar to achieve the project objectives in terms of time, cost, quality, safety and environmental sustainability. Technical Risks.

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Work Gearz

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Employers who fail to provide personal protective equipment (PPE) and training to all employees may be fined with a separate penalty for each unprotected or untrained worker, according to OSHA. And preventing accidents and decreasing the risk of harm should be sufficient motivation for employees to wear PPE as much as possible.

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Work Gearz

MAY 16, 2022

With the risk of workplace accidents and the fair share of daily trouble and hardships, construction workers do have to put up with a lot on a day to day basis.   Bright yellow vests help drivers to see construction workers from a distance so as to take caution and avoid any accidents from occurring.

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FDR Safety

AUGUST 11, 2015

While the law only applies in California, it provides a great guide for employers everywhere to protect their workers from the heat. The law gives detailed information to employers on how to provide a workplace that gives everyone access to rest, water and shade when the temperature reaches 80 degrees or above. The post Calif.

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Best Practices Construction Law

MARCH 17, 2016

Given the legal risks involved with your superintendents, project managers and other employees, you should should be adequately prepared. What photos of an accident? Cell phones cameras, video and audio recorder capabilities, and text functions can be an employer’s worst nightmare when it comes to harassment and discrimination claims.

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Safety Services Company

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Confined spaces pose serious risks such as entrapment, exposure to noxious fumes, physical injury, and suffocation due to lack of airflow. Because of these very real scenarios, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has set very strict guidelines for employers and employees regarding working in a confined space.

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Safety Services Company

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Confined spaces pose serious risks such as entrapment, exposure to noxious fumes, physical injury, and suffocation due to lack of airflow. Because of these very real scenarios, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has set very strict guidelines for employers and employees regarding working in a confined space.

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FDR Safety

JANUARY 16, 2020

The local evidence may be based on OIS incident data, employer-reported amputations, and workers’ compensation data. FDRsafety has unique expertise to guide employers in tackling setup questions using risk assessment, documenting infeasibility of LOTO and developing an effective Alternative Method to LOTO.

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Pro Builder

JULY 24, 2020

There are many benefits to employers that allow their team members to work remotely. . Lowering Risk and Ensuring Employee Safety . There is also a risk-mitigation aspect to consider and a case to be made that employees are safer working from home. . Why risk the hit to productivity if you don’t have to? .

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Work Gearz

JANUARY 14, 2022

The slippery and muddy construction site can cause the vehicles to skid and cause accidents, so loading and unloading through vehicles are not allowed in the rain. Risks involved while carrying on construction work in the rain. Whether an employer has to pay an employee for not working in the rain depends on 3 factors: 1.)

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Safety Services Company

JULY 20, 2020

Additional formalized training, especially for these high risk topics, is a huge improvement for cultivating a safety culture. Here are the top 6 training courses for the construction industry that address high risk activities: 1. Most fall and ladder accidents are preventable when following OSHA guidelines. With 100 lbs.

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FDR Safety

JUNE 30, 2016

If you asked the typical small business man or woman if he or she wanted to protect their employees from workplace accidents, the answer would, of course, be yes. This Act requires that every employer provide a workplace free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to their employees.

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Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

“The roofing industry by nature comes with inherent risks, and we want to improve workplace safety for workers and help business owners who play by the rules to thrive,” said DIR Director Christine Baker. These preventable accidents resulted in total indemnity and medical costs of over $70 million. Construction'

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Let’s take a look a subcontractor insurance: when it’s needed, what happens if a sub goes uninsured, and what policies subs can use to protect their businesses from risk. If your business is found to have caused an injury or accident, the other party will seek damages. Employment practices liability.

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