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5 Critical Factors of Effective Loss Control

Construction Business Owner

Companies can refer to their insurance carriers and agents or broker partners who employ consultants specializing in worker safety and injury prevention. There are numerous resources to help construction companies prevent workers’ compensation claims.

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The Danger of Over-Reporting on your OSHA 300 Forms

Safety Services Company

Per OSHA’s regulation 29 CFR 1904, employers with more than 10 employees are required to keep a record of serious work-related injuries and illnesses. For example, accidentally reporting an injury that did not occur on the jobsite or reporting a cut or scrape that isn’t a recordable accident could have dire consequences. What is EMR?

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OSHA Focus Four: Targeting Physical and Financial Loss

Viewpoint Construction Technology

This week, I’m pleased to welcome David DeVita, a safety expert with 20 years of experience, from Carolina Safety Consultants. The term “OSHA Focus Four” refers to these top categories of hazards that cause physical and financial loss on job sites. First and foremost, safety programs save lives. They also save financial resources.

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4 Tips for Hiring a Reputable Plumbing Contractor

Construction Marketing

Since plumbing problems are prevalent in almost every home, your buddies and relatives should be able to refer you to a plumbing contractor that they trust. You can also consult building contractors because they interact more often with plumbers in their industry.

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Who Needs OSHA 10 Training vs OSHA 30 Training?

Safety Services Company

The OSHA Outreach Training Program, commonly referred to as OSHA 10 Training and OSHA 30 Training, provides workers with basic training about some of the most common health and safety hazards on the job. It helps reduce the number of accidents and injuries in the workplace. OSHA Outreach Training Content.

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How to Successfully Plan the Risks Going Into a Construction Project

Fieldwire

Adopt site preparation strategies to prevent injuries. Image source: MHA Consulting, Inc. On the other hand, active acceptance of risks refers to the opposite. According to OSHA, one in five deaths among U.S. Clean and disinfect all working surfaces more times a day. Make sure workers are properly trained and equipped.

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Best Work Boots for Ankle Support

Work Gearz

If you have chosen to read this article, you probably have already experienced an ankle sprain or injury, or you may just suffer, after standing on your feet all day, from sore fatigued feet and ankles. So, after considerable research, consulting, and testing, we came up with our recommendations for the best work boots. Swollen feet.

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