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Injury Prevention Programs Reshape Old Safety Perspectives

Construction Business Owner

Injury Prevention Programs Reshape Old Safety Perspectives. Even with every government-mandated safety precaution in place, companies across the country struggle to protect their employees from preventable workplace injuries. Alex Headley. Fri, 10/29/2021 - 15:44.

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The Jobsite’s Invisible Injury

Construction Business Owner

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA),noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) affects nearly one in four adults in the United States. Thousands of construction workers suffer hearing loss from excessive noise exposure on the job every year.

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Building a Great Safety Culture Takes a Commitment to Training

Construction Business Owner

Building a Great Safety Culture Takes a Commitment to Training. Why is safety so important? The reasons are clear and fundamental: from staying alive to being there for family, and from avoid life-changing injuries to saving money, mitigating legal risk and gaining productivity. Pure Safety Group. safety training.

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Why PPE is the Last Line of Defense

Construction Business Owner

mhodges Wed, 07/05/2023 - 09:33 Every year, millions of workers get injured on the job, and a significant number of reported occupational injuries are hand related. Depending on the severity, not only do these injuries have a huge medical cost associated with them but are also expensive in terms of lost productivity and wages.

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How Innovation Drives Superior Products

Construction Business Owner

Superior Glove believes workers should not have to choose between comfort and safety. Both its R&D and manufacturing practices are atypical in the PPE industry, which has made the company standout as a long-time innovator and leader in industrial hand safety manufacturing.

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Two Tips For A Safer Project

FDR Safety

The United States is and has always been one of the fastest growing nations in the world. While undoubtedly an exciting time for business, projects of this size can have a higher risk of safety violations and issues. Here are 2 common safety mistakes made in large projects , and some advice on how to prevent them.

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Injury & Illness Prevention Program Highlights OSHA’s 2013 Priorities

Safety Services Company

Injury & Illness Prevention Program Highlights OSHA’s 2013 Priorities. This article was written by Safety Consultants with Safety Services Company , we provide Construction, Manufacturing, and General Industry Safety Programs to over 100,000 clients across the United States and Canada.

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