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4 Most Common Workplace Injuries

Construction Marketing

According to the National Safety Council, 12,900 work-related injuries happen every day in the United States. From severe back pain to broken bones, workers across different industries and occupations can become susceptible to a wide range of injuries. 30% of lost-time injury claims come from slips, trips, and falls.

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5 Design Considerations When Building In Harsh Environments

Construction Marketing

After all, no amount of high-grade construction can stand the test of time if it doesn’t survive its environment. Engineering in harsh environments poses a distinct set of challenges that call for innovative and robust design solutions. As an industry, engineering is always about adaptability.

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Why Everyone Needs a Drops Prevention Program

Construction Business Owner

Learn how to put together a comprehensive Drops Prevention Program that will be easy to roll out on any project, fit the hand tools used daily, and engage your professionals in safe working habits—all while reducing injury/death and meeting the new ANSI/ISEA 121-2018 standard. Common challenges/Survey of tools/environments.

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Why Your Company Needs an Electrical Safety Program

Construction Business Owner

In today’s competitive business environment, it’s especially important to reduce employee injuries and incident rates to avoid the costs of downtime. It affects everything from customer satisfaction to employee morale to the dollars and cents of productivity, legal fees and compliance.

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Maintaining a Safe UTV Fleet

Construction Business Owner

The crew size, scope of work and site environment differ on every job. Even one minor incident can create long-term injuries and a huge financial burden.' No two jobsites are alike. But, no matter the construction project’s specifics, an emphasis on crew safety is a common thread.

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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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Top 10 OSHA Violations to Be Aware of in 2025

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Why OSHA Violations Matter Each OSHA violation represents a potential injury or fatality that could have been prevented. Lockout/Tagout (1910.147) Failure to control hazardous energy resulted in 2,443 violations in 2024 , often leading to severe injuries ( source ). Cost Savings: Avoid costly penalties, medical expenses, and downtime.

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