Construction Business Owner

JULY 9, 2017

It is imperative to make safety a priority. As an equipment owner, it is up to you to communicate proper safety tips to promote a safer work environment, as well as reduce the risk of accidents that could result in injuries.

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Safety Services Company

JANUARY 26, 2024

Startling data from OSHA states that burn-related injuries make up 5% of fatalities in construction sites. This figure reveals a potential gap in safety and compliance procedures within contractor management. They advise that portable heaters be UL-approved, having gone through rigorous safety testing.

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Construction Marketing

MAY 19, 2021

Statistics show that there are over 400 injuries and over 20 fatalities each year related to construction in Ontario alone. As an employer, you should ensure that your construction site offers maximum safety and security standards to its workers. Here are critical steps you can undertake to enhance safety at your construction site.

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Construction Marketing

JUNE 19, 2023

A solid commitment to safety can help reduce legal liabilities resulting from accidents or non-compliance with safety regulations. Promoting safety in construction sites involves ensuring operators understand standard procedures, equipment inspections, load calculations, and hazard identification.

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Safety Services Company

MAY 3, 2021

No matter what you call them — safety meetings can be an effective way to quickly incorporate safety into your day-to-day operation without interfering with production. We’ve put together a list of the top 7 construction safety meeting topics you should be addressing regularly. The Importance of Safety Meetings.

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Safety Services Company

JUNE 11, 2021

In recent years, many companies have started to realize the importance of building a strong safety culture within their workplace. The term “safety culture” can be defined as a company’s values, attitudes and beliefs about safety. We all must make safety a priority. Characteristics of a Strong Safety Culture.

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Construction Marketing

JUNE 29, 2015

Worried about your safety at work? The best way to avoid injury is to follow these important safety tips that every construction worker should know. Time is of the essence when dealing with injuries, especially cuts. Malfunctioning equipment is one of the greatest risks in a work place. Wear Proper Safety Gear.

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Construction Marketing

JANUARY 20, 2018

Heavy duty equipment is costly to replace and buy. As they do so, they will come across stones or even hard materials that can cause severe injuries to wheels. Clean the equipment. Your equipment becomes durable. Employee safety is a requirement to all employers in the world. Replace your tracks.

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Safety Services Company

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

However, the industry is exposed to many risks that can significantly impair operations, the environment, and the safety of people. Consequently, risk management is crucial to identify and mitigate damages while guaranteeing the safety of workers, the general public, and the environment.

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Safety Services Company

JULY 22, 2019

Process Safety vs. Personal Safety. For anyone working in safety or in a high-risk industry such as a refinery or manufacturing plant, you’re probably heard the term process safety. In several key ways, process safety is different from occupational health and safety, so why should you know the difference?

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Safety Services Company

APRIL 14, 2014

Although it’s impossible to discern exactly what led to this overturned skid steer, an experienced operator can tell you that it can be easy to upset earthmoving equipment like this. The employer shall permit only those employees qualified by training or experience to operate equipment or machinery. Self Supporting Ladders.

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Construction Marketing

JANUARY 13, 2022

For those installing properties using rigging equipment, the complexities of these job sites are even worse. Crane and rigging insurance is a safety net that protects contractors who use heavy machines , such as cranes, bulldozers, and excavators, for lifting and installations. How much does crane and rigging insurance cost?

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Construction Marketing

JUNE 14, 2021

When working on manufacturing or construction sites, safety is always a top priority. Many hazards can endanger the lives of those who work in these environments, and it’s essential to be aware of them before they become an issue. For this reason, safety should be the priority when working with an overhead crane and electric cables.

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Safety Services Company

JUNE 14, 2018

Corporate Wellness & Safety Tips. Welcome to Safe Friday, since June is National Safety Month, this week we’re going to cover the ins and outs of corporate wellness and safety. ” (Source: National Safety Council). The best Corporate Wellness Program we can recommend is an Injury and Illness Prevention Program.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Safety is a contractor’s number one priority. A job safety analysis, also called a JSA, identifies potentially hazardous tasks and provides controls to mitigate or eliminate those hazards. What is a job safety analysis (JSA)? What is a job safety analysis (JSA)? Who is responsible for completing a JSA form?

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Safety Services Company

APRIL 5, 2018

OSHA Safety & Compliance. Welcome to Safe Friday, this week we’re going to cover the ins and outs of OSHA safety and compliance. Workplace inspections and investigations are conducted by OSHA compliance safety and health officers trained in safety and industrial hygiene. OSHA Inspections. Walkthrough.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

Workplace Safety. Welcome to Safe Friday, this week we’re going to cover workplace safety. Freedom from danger is a wonderful concept, but to make that goal a reality requires considerable planning, training, commitment, management skills, and above all THINKING about workplace safety. Thinking About Workplace Safety.

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Work Gearz

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

One of the more important aspects of good safety at a construction site is visibility, so more and more construction employers are requiring reflective details on protective gear. One important piece of gear often referred to as a reflective vest is the safety vest. Safety Vest Material Closure Features ANSI Class Sizes.

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FDR Safety

JANUARY 16, 2020

OSHA Area Offices may add, based on local evidence, manufacturing establishments (regardless of the NAICS codes) to the master list where amputation injuries or fatalities related to machinery and equipment have occurred in the five years preceding the effective date of this Instruction.

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Work Gearz

JULY 10, 2020

nearly 20% of the deaths on the construction sites happened due to not wearing of the safety vests. . Benefits of Wearing Safety Vests in Construction Sites. Safety vests are high visibility vests and have immense benefits for workers in the construction sites. The Negatives of not wearing safety vests. ? SAFETY VESTS.

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Safety Services Company

MARCH 23, 2018

Safety Training. Welcome to Safe Friday, this week we’re going to cover the ins and outs of safety training. Good pre-job safety training can help reduce the risk, but it is not always readily available or adequate. It is equally important to emphasize safety and health. Helping New Workers. Start with the Basics.

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Constructonomics

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

Health and safety is of the utmost importance, whether it’s in the workplace, a school or at home. Sometimes health and safety means something as simple as cleaning up after yourself so as to prevent others from slipping on a spill or tripping over an carelessly abandoned object. Incorporating Safety into Your Cleaning.

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FDR Safety

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

For the last few years, OSHA has been seeking to expand its powers as the enforcer of safety regulations. The proposed rules would, among other things, prohibit discipline against employees for reporting injuries and illnesses as part of OSHA’s recordkeeping process. Enforcement OSHA Recordkeeping'

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Safety Services Company

MAY 9, 2024

In May, we celebrate National Electrical Safety Month (NESM) by emphasizing the importance of prioritizing the safety of your team members through strict adherence to electrical safety protocols. Below, we’ll go beyond the basic electrical safety protocols and offer key workplace safety tips to help you stay proactive.

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Work Gearz

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Soft safety toe boots are meant to be worn in working conditions where there is minimal to no risk of falling or rolling or penetrating objects. Whenever you hear safety toe, the first thought that would pop up in your mind would be a strong and sturdy protective reinforcement that would keep your toes safe and sound. . Regular shoes

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Work Gearz

OCTOBER 15, 2021

I am also a tradesman and part of my permanent PPE is a pair of safety glasses or safety goggles. This is particularly so because I often use power tools that when mishandled can cause damage and injury. Unfortunately, not all safety goggles were designed with eyeglass wearers in mind. Safety Goggles.

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Work Gearz

JUNE 6, 2021

Many professionals already use prescription eyewear and prefer to continue using their own glasses as opposed to searching for prescription safety glasses. Over-prescription safety glasses allow you to wear your regular prescription glasses and be safe at the same time. Comparison Table of Top Over-Prescription Safety Glasses.

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Construction Marketing

MARCH 11, 2022

According to the National Safety Council, 12,900 work-related injuries happen every day in the United States. From severe back pain to broken bones, workers across different industries and occupations can become susceptible to a wide range of injuries. 30% of lost-time injury claims come from slips, trips, and falls.

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FDR Safety

MARCH 21, 2013

Whether an employee is talking on a cell phone while working, or not wearing his or her personal protective equipment, many workers have placed themselves and others at needless risk to save time or be more comfortable. First thoughts about safety. Many companies establish safety as a “No. It’s not enough to make safety a “No.

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Safety Services Company

APRIL 12, 2018

Process Safety Management. Welcome to Safe Friday, this week we’re going to cover the ins and outs of process safety managment. Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals prevents or minimizes the consequences of catastrophic releases of toxic, reactive, flammable or explosive chemicals. Operating Procedures.

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Safety Services Company

MARCH 16, 2018

How to Promote Employee Safety in the Workplace. Welcome to Safe Friday, this week we’re going to cover employee safety. On the job safety is a program of proactive participation between employers, supervisors, and employees; safety is everyone’s business. Everyone needs to be involved in company safety.

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Work Gearz

MAY 29, 2022

This means they have to work with all kinds of tools, objects, equipment, etc. Such a job involves risks that can lead to severe injuries. Therefore, mechanics have to wear safety gear when working to make sure they protect themselves from any such accident. And accidents occur unannounced so it is better to be safe than sorry.

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Work Gearz

APRIL 9, 2021

Safety glasses are standard PPE for construction sites. Most of the eye injuries that take place in the United States could be avoided if workers used the correct eye protection. Buying a good pair of protective safety glasses is essential to the health of your eyes. Top Safety Glasses for Construction Comparison.

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Safety Services Company

MAY 17, 2018

Online Safety Training. Welcome to Safe Friday, this week we’re going continue to cover the ins and outs of online safety training programs. This week, we’re going cover why you should implement an online safety training program. This week, we’re going cover why you should implement an online safety training program.

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Constructonomics

JULY 15, 2011

Moving heavy loads around a work environment demands careful attention to safety. THE EQUIPMENT. Operators and workers should be trained in the crane’s capabilities, movements, speed, control settings, and safety devices. The best asset in crane safety is having trained and qualified personnel. THE HUMAN ELEMENT.

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Safety Services Company

JANUARY 7, 2013

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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Safety Services Company

AUGUST 12, 2013

Training provides employees with knowledge that becomes the first step towards preventing safety hazards. A challenge for employee training is simply reading and/or listening to safety training may make for an unengaged learner. When possible, implement safety training programs that are interactive and hands-on.

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