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Occupational Health and Safety in Construction: Best Practices and Regulations

Building Radar

Understanding Occupational Health and Safety in Construction Occupational health and safety in construction encompass measures to prevent accidents, injuries, and illnesses among workers. It involves rigorous adherence to regulations, proactive risk management, and continuous improvement of safety protocols.

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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. Before starting a construction project , you should train workers operating in medium and high-risk areas on safety measures and standards. Adhere to industry guidelines. Providing adequate safety gear.

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From Zero to Hero: Construction Risk Management

Safety Services Company

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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From Zero to Hero: Construction Risk Management

Safety Services Company

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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Top 5 Mistakes Contractors Make during the Prequalification Process and How to Fix Them

Safety Services Company

of budgets are spent on injury while only 2.6% Failure to invest in training puts your teams and organization at risk of injury and loss. How to Sufficiently Train Employees Investing more in safety training doesn’t only ensure prequalification but has sizable impacts on lowering the risk of onsite injury.

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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. Knowing the wind chill temperature can help you gauge employees’ exposure risk. Falls are the number one cause of cold-weather injuries.

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Excavation and Trench Safety Best Practices for Construction Jobsites

Pro Builder

Know the risks and the corrective measures you should take on your jobsites to ensure crew safety and prevent excavation fatalities. The risk of injury or death,” she says, “is just too high.”. Trench Safety Guidelines to Protect Workers. Excavation and Trench Safety Best Practices for Construction Jobsites.

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