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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. Falls are the number one cause of cold-weather injuries. At Viewpoint, we ensure you’re always on top of what’s happening in your area.

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When Trees Sue for their Own Environmental Preservation

Green Building Law Update

This is much more than the currently proposed amendments to state constitutions, across the country, seeking to establish that every “person” has the right to a certain clean and healthy environment. Damages are the cost of restoring the ecosystem to its status previous to the acts that caused the injury.

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PPE for Industrial Safety

Safety Services Company

Musculoskeletal: Back belts, joint braces, and other devices designed to prevent overexertion-type injuries. PPE is the last line of defense, and should only be used when engineering controls and administrative controls aren’t feasible. However, there are environments, processes, operations and tasks that will require PPE.

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Understanding OSHA’s Confined Space Requirements

Safety Services Company

Confined spaces pose serious risks such as entrapment, exposure to noxious fumes, physical injury, and suffocation due to lack of airflow. However, in confined spaces, not having a stable light source can lead to accidents and injury. According to OSHA, employees have three lines of defense should an emergency occur: SDS.

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Understanding OSHA’s Confined Space Requirements

Safety Services Company

Confined spaces pose serious risks such as entrapment, exposure to noxious fumes, physical injury, and suffocation due to lack of airflow. However, in confined spaces, not having a stable light source can lead to accidents and injury. . Create an emergency procedure should an injury or accident take place.

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Safety Programs

Safety Services Company

Preventing work related injuries and illnesses should be given precedence over operating productivity, whenever necessary. Wearing PPE always when working in areas where there is a possible danger of injury. Reporting ALL injuries, no matter how slight, immediately and seeking treatment promptly. Establishing Safety Programs.

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Learn How to Conduct a Job Site Hazard Assessment

Safety Services Company

Every year, over 4 million workers are the victim of a serious injury or illness on the job. Daily, more than 12 of these injuries result in death. The majority of these injuries and deaths can be prevented if the hazards that caused them had been properly identified and controlled ahead of time. Preventative Measures.

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