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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. Program guidelines. Implementation. Kits and resources.

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Cold Weather Safety Tips for Construction

Viewpoint Construction Technology

In recent years, upward of 42,000 workplace injuries were caused by snow, sleet, or ice. Cold weather-related illnesses and injuries can be prevented by following the guidelines below. Falls are the number one cause of cold-weather injuries. At Viewpoint, we ensure you’re always on top of what’s happening in your area.

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Why ANSI Z10 is better than I2P2

FDR Safety

Jim Stanley has blogged here about the problems he sees with I2P2 – which stands for Injury and Illness Prevention Program. to do is support the International Labor Organization’s Guidelines on occupational safety and health management systems (ILO-OSH 2001). National guidelines. Is there a disconnect here? “2.2.1.

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How to Care for Your Hard Hat

Construction Equipment

OSHA has very specific guidelines to protect workers from head injuries. Because of how often head protection is required, workers should take extra precautions to ensure their hard hat is taken care of. Despite their rugged construction, hard hats don’t last forever. They must be inspected daily…

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7 Ways Construction Companies Can Keep Their Workers Safe

Construction Marketing

Statistics show that there are over 400 injuries and over 20 fatalities each year related to construction in Ontario alone. A majority of construction-related injuries occur due to a lack of proper personal protective equipment (PPE), such as helmets and gloves. Adhere to industry guidelines. Providing adequate safety gear.

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Rapid Response Investigations: Beware of OSHA Safe Harbor

FDR Safety

Employers should pay close attention to OSHA’s recent revisions to its enforcement procedures on injury reporting, particularly those dealing with Rapid Response Investigations, which the agency frequently asks companies to conduct after a reportable injury. This caveat swallows any protection promised by the rule.

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4 Safety Tips Every Construction Worker Should Know

Construction Marketing

The best way to avoid injury is to follow these important safety tips that every construction worker should know. Time is of the essence when dealing with injuries, especially cuts. Tools that are not operating correctly can cause burns, electrocution and other severe injuries. Know Where the First Aid Kit Is.

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