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From Good to Great: A Guide to Safety Measures When Working Outdoors

The Constructor

Employees who work outdoors face a more significant risk of contracting injury or illnesses than their co-workers who work indoors. Be it the summer.

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Top 10 OSHA Violations to Be Aware of in 2025

Safety Services Company

Why OSHA Violations Matter Each OSHA violation represents a potential injury or fatality that could have been prevented. Competitiveness: Businesses with stellar safety track records win more contracts and build trust with clients. Safety Insight: Proper lockout/tagout programs not only reduce injuries but also improve equipment life.

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Using Contract Skilled Labor Can Reduce Workers’ Compensation Risk—Here’s How

Pro Builder

Using Contract Skilled Labor Can Reduce Workers’ Compensation Risk—Here’s How. Employee safety is a top concern for builders not only looking to prevent injuries on the jobsite, but also workers’ compensation risk, something which, according to NAHB, can be avoided through employee staffing partnerships. Thu, 11/10/2022 - 10:44.

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The Importance of Safety During Disaster Relief

FDR Safety

If properly implemented this will save time and significantly reduce the chance of injury. Although there is insufficient data detailing the exact injury rates of disaster relief workers, we can look at past figures from local reporting agencies and find trends and indicators from injury and illness reporting.

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OSHA proposes delaying recordkeeping rule, and may change it

FDR Safety

The recordkeeping rule , put in place in May 2016 with an effective date of July 1 of this year, requires employers to electronically submit injury and illness forms to OSHA, which the agency said it would then publish on a searchable website open to the public. The requirements raised significant concerns among many employers.

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6 Ways Contractors Can Save Money with Technology

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Find out how your construction contracting business can benefit from today’s popular and up-and-coming technology tools with these cost saving ideas for construction companies. But today’s new technologies make it easier to monitor safety and avoid common injuries. Improve Project Planning and Execution with BIM.

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Federal Employers Now Required to Report Injuries to Bureau of Labor

Safety Services Company

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has issued a final rule requiring all federal agencies to annually submit injury and illness data to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The rule will clarify the definition of federal establishment and explain when contract employees should be included on an agency’s log.

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