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10 Foolproof Ways to Improve Jobsite Safety

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10 Foolproof Ways to Improve Jobsite Safety ccapoccia Sun, 07/30/2023 - 17:14 According to the National Safety Council (NSC), 70 million days were lost due to injuries in 2021 alone. The following 10 actions can help you create a safer business, improve jobsite safety and mitigate on-the-job accidents.

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Safety Around Powerlines – Part II

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If you are involved in a vehicle accident and strike a utility pole and lines fall onto your vehicle, know that the lines are energized. Sydney Delprato, GSP, is the Safety Coordinator at Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative in Hughesville, Maryland. For a FREE FDRsafety consultation, please contact us.

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Who Is Responsible For Temporary Worker Safety?

FDR Safety

Who Is Responsible For Temporary Worker Safety? OSHA has made it clear that staffing agencies and host employers are jointly responsible for temporary worker safety. Host employers should make sure that their contracts with staffing agencies clearly specify the safety obligations of each party. Just ask OSHA.

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3 Ways Investing In Safety Staff Leads To Successful Projects

FDR Safety

While there are certain areas of a project that can subsist with lower funding, safety is not one of them. There is an abundance of reasons why it pays to spend more money on safety professionals as opposed to trying to save money in this department. . For a FREE consultation, please contact Jake Snyder, Vice President at FDRsafety.

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How to File a Lawsuit After an Injury At a Construction Site?

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But first, it is important to understand that every case is unique, and you should always consult with a qualified construction accident injury attorney to get specific advice about your situation. You should consult an experienced attorney to get specific advice about your situation.

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OSHA Memorandum Takeaways: Incentive Programs & Post Incident Drug-Testing

FDR Safety

On Friday, October 11th, many in the safety world received a memorandum from OSHA regarding Workplace Safety Incentive Programs and Post-Incident Drug Testing. Create incentive programs based on safe practices and accident reporting, not just low accident rates.

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A Few Words On Silo Syndrome And Safety

FDR Safety

The Safety Department interacts with Safety, Manufacturing with manufacturing, and so on. Quality or Manufacturing staffs may see themselves as somehow different from safety or environment staffs and find themselves with differing views of workplace procedures, especially when safety is involved.

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