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How to Build a Strong Safety Program

Construction Business Owner

A safe workplace is also critical to employee recruitment and retention, which are important in today’s competitive employment environment. A workplace that is free from incidents and accidents is also a more productive workplace.

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4 Most Common Workplace Injuries

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Likewise, other jobs leave workers more exposed to accidents than others. Slip And Fall Accident. Likewise, a slip and fall accident can occur in any work environment. These types of accidents may lead to minor injuries or more severe injuries. Vehicle Accidents. They can also include: . Watercraft .

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6 Tips to Create a Jobsite That Can Handle Any Problem

Construction Business Owner

As an equipment owner, it is up to you to communicate proper safety tips to promote a safer work environment, as well as reduce the risk of accidents that could result in injuries. It is imperative to make safety a priority.

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7 Key Precautions To Ensure Loading Dock Safety

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With all the hustle and bustle happening in loading docks, it shouldn’t surprise you that they’re a hotbed for injuries and accidents; countless dangers could occur in a typical dock. Two of the most common causes of accidents on the docks are slippery floors and poorly designed ledges that can pose fatal fall hazards.

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8 Best Practices to Decrease Your Accident Rate and Increase Your Approval Rate

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In most workplaces, accidents are a nuisance for worker and a headache for HR. However, at construction sites, accidents are potentially industry-ruining. Here are eight ways construction businesses can reduce workplace accidents and gain public approval. Accidents are more likely to occur when workers are unsure what to expect.

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5 Ways To Ensure Safety On The Jobsite

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If a workplace is unsafe, then accidents are going to be frequent. Workplace safety, also known as occupational health and safety, refers to the act of providing a safe working environment for everyone in the workplace. Now, you meet an accident and injure your hand. Jobsite safety is now a top priority across many companies.

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How maintaining warehouse floors can reduce the risk of accidents

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Wires and cables, pools of liquid or uneven surfaces can be a huge issue in this environment. Slips and trips in such an environment can leave businesses with a big issue. No-one wants their star employee to be laid low with a broken leg, for example, and the worst accidents could even be fatal. Human cost….

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