Construction Superintendent Magazine

SEPTEMBER 9, 2015

. -- A new study shows construction firms that hire union workers have fewer work injuries requiring workers’ compensation payments for time away from work.

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Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

At this year’s National Safety Council (NSC) expo, it was reported that workplace injuries and fatalities cost businesses an estimated $198.2 Breaking this down, it means that workplace accidents caused by the lack of workplace safety programs, costs companies hundreds of millions of dollars every day. billion a year.

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Construction Junkie

MARCH 9, 2021

The following article has been sponsored by Hilmerson Safety and also appeared first on HilmersonSafety.com. Since the 90’s and early 2000’s they’ve paved new paths for women pursuing careers in construction safety. For Women in Construction (WIC) Week 2021 Hilmerson Safety® celebrates women in the field by sharing their stories.

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FDR Safety

JANUARY 16, 2020

On December 10, 2019 OSHA published CPL 03-00-022 , National Emphasis Program on Amputations in Manufacturing Industries. The local evidence may be based on OIS incident data, employer-reported amputations, and workers’ compensation data. For more advice on safety, please call us at (615) 628-8746.

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Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 10, 2012

WILG president talks workplace injuries. 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. What is the Workers Injury Law and Advocacy Group?

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

Estimates suggest that repetitive motion injuries cost United States businesses over $20 billion just in workers’ compensation alone. Business costs aside, Repetitive Motion Injuries (RMIs) are a heavy burden to the individual as well. Following safe work practices is the primary key to employee safety. Work Practices.

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Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

The California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) has announced the launch of the Roofing Compliance Working Group (RCWG) to increase the enforcement of safety and labor law standards in the industry. The group will also work to develop outreach and educational materials for those in the roofing industry.

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Levelset

JUNE 29, 2022

To those on the jobsite day-to-day, it’s no surprise that construction consistently tops the list of the most dangerous industries in the US. The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) is the federal agency responsible for maintaining workplace safety across all industries. Peter Lindborg. View profile.

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Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 9, 2017

Your EMR is the number insurance carriers look at when determining what you’ll pay for a Workers’ Compensation premium. It reflects your company’s past injury and illness incidents and lets the insurance carrier calculate future risk. Let’s look at an example: A company operating in the manufacturing industry has an EMR of 1.10.

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Work Gearz

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Your Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) keeps you safe in the workplace from hazardous conditions that pose a threat to your safety. However, for every cooperative employee, there is one who does not take their safety seriously. . Not wearing PPE can result in severe injury to yourself and to others around you.

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Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 26, 2012

Zombies spread message of workplace safety. 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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Safety Services Company

MARCH 22, 2013

Safety Meetings Don’t Need to be Dull. 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. Safety is important, and it shouldn’t be boring.

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Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

The number of citations against this standard exceed 6,000, with industries such as construction and manufacturing identified as top offenders. Additionally, according to the National Safety Council , falls amount to roughly $70 billion in both workplace compensation and medical costs in the United States. Warning Line Systems.

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Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

The number of citations against this standard exceed 6,000, with industries such as Construction and manufacturing identified as top offenders. Additionally, according to the National Safety Council , falls amount to roughly $70 billion in both workplace compensation and medical costs in the United States. Warning Line Systems.

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Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 8, 2012

Wyoming adopts two workplace safety measures. 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. A Wyoming state commission on Oct.

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Construction Law Monitor

DECEMBER 17, 2012

million workers suffer serious injury or illness related to their jobs, according to a white paper published by Occupational Safety and Health Administration of the United States Department of Labor (OSHA).While While it’s not possible to prevent every accident, the need to promote safety in the workplace is obvious.

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Safety Services Company

DECEMBER 4, 2014

Most successful businesses understand the consequences of inadequate safety, and it’s reinforced by the data that shows proper safety training and practices reduce insurance, lost time, and turnover costs. A frequently overlooked resource for improving your workplace safety is to take advantage of the OSHA consultation program.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Truth be told, every industry involves risk. Below are a few of the most common ones in the industry of construction: Safety Risks. Otherwise known as occupational risks, safety risks are one of the most common threats in a construction environment. IS YOUR BUSINESS EFFECTIVELY PRIORITIZING CONSTRUCTION RISK MANAGEMENT?

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Truth be told, every industry involves risk. Below are a few of the most common ones in the industry of construction: Safety Risks. Otherwise known as occupational risks, safety risks are one of the most common threats in a construction environment. How Well Does Your Business Prioritize Construction Risk Management?

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Safety Services Company

MARCH 27, 2015

Many safety professional believe that these accidents are among the most under reported incidents. If you add in the slip or trip injuries that are reported incorrectly because they resulted in strains and sprains or are “bodily reaction” (a slip/trip/balance issue that didn’t result in impact)? Than younger workers.

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Fieldwire

APRIL 24, 2023

Inflation has been hard on the construction industry. It enables you to mitigate security threats, safety hazards, equipment damage and even human error. BIM can even be a personal safety monitor for independent subcontractors. How can you keep your construction costs down to minimize the impact of inflation?

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FDR Safety

AUGUST 21, 2018

In my 35+ years of working in the safety industry, I have had one goal each day: Help individuals safely return home to their families. There is no greater benefit of safety than this. In fact, safety can have quite the impact on all sides of business, particularly in the finance department. What can you do?

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Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 15, 2017

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries, there were 14,770 workplace homicides between 1992 and 2012. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) defines workplace violence as “violence or the threat of violence against workers. Safety Services Company can help.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 5, 2022

Construction Jobsite Safety: Strategies and Resources for Worker Well-Being. Jobsite safety is critical for workers and for your home building company. Consider these elements of a training and awareness program to save lives, mitigate injuries, and reduce liability and costs . Fri, 08/05/2022 - 07:00.

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Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 22, 2012

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. For more information on a custom safety program for your company, please contact us by clicking here.

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Work Gearz

MAY 24, 2022

Sore feet can also be incredibly distracting in a work environment, so if you work in hazardous conditions, your sore feet will only increase the risks to your safety. Work Boot Uppers Outsoles Anti-fatigue Safety. These boots come with a steel toe safety cap against impact injuries and a protective puncture-resistant steel flex plate.

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Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 29, 2017

This type of injury can severely limit an individual’s ability to function normally, and reduces their quality of life. Businesses can expect to see a negative impact on productivity and profit as well as an increase in lost-time and workers’ compensation claims, leading to numerous additional hidden costs. Engineering Controls.

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Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 8, 2013

Third–party prequalification is a rapidly-growing business model providing companies with a convenient way to ensure contractors meet safety, fiscal, and other requirements before being hired to work on a jobsite. The oil and gas industry is exceptionally receptive of this pre-qualification model. How the Process Works. workers is 3.8

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Contractor Magazine

SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

Limbach Facility Services LLC, an industry-leading specialty contractor and maintenance firm, is pleased to announce that it has been recognized by “National Underwriter Property and Casualty” magazine as this year’s Grand Champion of “NU Award for Excellence in Workers’ Comp Risk Management. Comments 0.

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Lets Build

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

COVID-19 hit the construction industry hard. The global 3D printing market in the construction sector is expected to become an $870 million industry by 2026, according to a 2022 report. Apart from mapping, drones provide a cost-effective measure for overseeing work zone safety and theft prevention. 3D printing. billion in 2022.

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Lets Build

MARCH 24, 2022

Construction robotics is one solution that some firms are adopting to combat these challenges, so let’s break down how it’s affecting the industry. 5 ways construction robotics and construction automation are changing the industry. Robotics in the construction industry will introduce cost savings.

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Work Gearz

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Searching for a brand that can bring you an exceptional range of work boots which have the potential to keep all the injuries and discomforts out of the way? If you are tired of wearing thick socks in order to compensate for the lack of comfort or fit in other boots then just chill because you won’t need to do that with Keen.

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FDR Safety

AUGUST 21, 2018

In my 35+ years of working in the safety industry, I have had one goal each day: Help individuals safely return home to their families. There is no greater benefit of safety than this. In fact, safety can have quite the impact on all sides of business, particularly in the finance department. Indirect Costs.

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 16, 2023

The company was also ordered to pay the deceased’s family £200,000 in compensation. Linbrooke Services Limited was found guilty of breaches of health and safety and working at height regulations at Dumbarton Sheriff Court. This piping pierced his side causing internal injuries and he was pronounced dead at the scene. ”

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Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

As a business, the safety and health of your employees is your top priority. Implementing safety programs and training can be very costly, made more frustrating by the fact that results aren’t immediately visible and can be difficult to quantify. lose nearly $2 billion each year as a result of worker injury and harm to health.

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Fieldwire

AUGUST 16, 2023

If it was easy, we wouldn’t have the highest rate of injuries among all other industries, or one of the highest rates of suicides. We will have re-work, and scheduling delays, and safety issues. Failing to compensate these companies for their expertise only results in them finding ways to get paid later (change orders).

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Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Preventative maintenance is critical to facilities occupant health and safety, as well as meeting an organization’s fiduciary responsibilities. Check Bollard/Barricade safeties (proximity, Photo, infra red, pressure etc) 7. Check operation of safety edges, stops, electric eye, treadle, or other operating devices.

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