Safety Services Company

MARCH 1, 2024

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics , fall incidents in construction make up almost half of all fall-related fatalities in the workplace. So, with falls being a fear for contractors, initiatives like National Ladder Safety Month are vital. Failure to keep count of the rungs can result in a slip and fall.

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FDR Safety

AUGUST 29, 2018

Notice the horrible placement and lack of context on the sign itself. Historically, the foundation for “good safety signage” contains symbols with few or no words, with the words or symbols being placed so they make sense to a person seeing the sign for the first time. PLAY AT YOUR OWN RISK” is an example of this type of sign.

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Constructonomics

SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

If you own or run a business and it carries any kind of hazard or risk to employees, visitors or passing members of the public then you need to use safety signs to let people know about the potential dangers. Where should these safety signs be used? Six ways you can ensure that your safety signs are effective.

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Green Building Law Update

MARCH 10, 2019

who was sterile), and was a contributing factor in the fall of the Roman empire. It is beyond dispute that paint that has chipped or is pealing, or on surfaces that rub together such as windows and doors, creates lead dust which can pose a serious health hazard to occupants and visitors, especially young children and pregnant women.

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Safety Services Company

MARCH 1, 2024

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics , fall incidents in construction make up almost half of all fall-related fatalities in the workplace. So, with falls being a fear for contractors, initiatives like National Ladder Safety Month are vital. Failure to keep count of the rungs can result in a slip and fall.

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FDR Safety

JULY 9, 2012

The American Society of Safety Engineers is asking OSHA to address a situation in Arizona that could threaten the safety of workers exposed to fall hazards in residential construction.

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Safety Services Company

JANUARY 20, 2020

Winter Slip, Trip, and Fall Prevention. Nevertheless, the change in temperature brings about workplace hazards that could injure your employees. Nevertheless, the change in temperature brings about workplace hazards that could injure your employees. Hazard Inspections. There's no denying that we're in the thick of winter.

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Carol Hagen

APRIL 22, 2015

OSHA’s new Hazard Communication Standard goes into effect June 1, 2015 and will require pictograms on labels as a safety measure. These new labels are there to alerts us to the specific types of chemicals hazards. Trench Safety and Job Site Hazards (photo by Sherry Eklund of Desert View Aerial Photography [link] ).

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Safety Services Company

JUNE 21, 2018

OSHA Fall Protection. Welcome to Safe Friday, since June is National Safety Month, this week we’re going to cover the ins and outs of OSHA fall protection. According to OSHA, falls accounted for 38.7% (384 out of 991) of construction related deaths in 2016 and was the #1 most frequently cited OSHA violation in 2017. [1].

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Safety Services Company

JUNE 21, 2018

OSHA Fall Protection. Welcome to Safe Friday, since June is National Safety Month, this week we’re going to cover the ins and outs of OSHA fall protection. According to OSHA, falls accounted for 38.7% (384 out of 991) of construction related deaths in 2016 and was the #1 most frequently cited OSHA violation in 2017. [1].

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Safety Services Company

JANUARY 21, 2020

WINTER SLIP, TRIP, AND FALL PREVENTION. Nevertheless, the change in temperature brings about workplace hazards that could injure your employees. Nevertheless, the change in temperature brings about workplace hazards that could injure your employees. HAZARD INSPECTIONS. it is the most wonderful time of the year.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 29, 2018

To address this hazard, OSHA enacted a new rule about silica dust on construction sites last fall. Speaking of jobsite safety, ForConstructionPros.com pointed out that construction sites pose many safety hazards like musculoskeletal injuries, slips, falls and vibrating tools and equipment.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

DECEMBER 7, 2017

Much like when we talked about the importance of heat safety on the job , employers are responsible and required to protect workers from safety hazards, including cold temperatures and extreme weather. Falls are the number one cause of cold-weather injuries. Plan to prevent cold weather safety issues at your jobsites.

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Safety Services Company

MARCH 1, 2018

This is necessary to know how the signs and posted permits may be relevant to help you or another person avoid danger. A competent person who can identify confined spaces, know the hazards, and make decisions about confined spaces will be responsible for evaluating every new worksite and their confined spaces and PRCS.

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Fieldwire

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

The above statistics are sobering reminders of how hazardous construction work can be. It should not be surprising that there needs to be an emphasis on machine operators, given that they work with equipment that is often innately hazardous. Fall protection equipment (for operators working six feet above the ground).

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Work Gearz

JANUARY 3, 2022

Steel toe boots are a part of protective footwear that workers who work in hazardous work environments are required to wear as part of their mandatory PPE clothing. And as the name suggests the toe cap is made of steel that can prevent your foot from getting crushed if a heavy object falls or rolls on it. Metatarsal guard.

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Work Gearz

MAY 8, 2022

The reason for this is that when it rains, a scaffold can become exceedingly slippery and hazardous, resulting in a downfall, hence it should not be used concerning the employees’ safety. Wind-driven construction materials falling  Unstable scaffold due to slippery  Tougher and inhospitable working conditions.

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Work Gearz

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Hard hats and bump caps are both types of personal protective equipment (PPE) that provide head protection, they are required on construction sites and anywhere there is a risk of falling objects. When falling from a great height, even the tiniest bolt or screwdriver can gather enough speed to become lethal and injure your head.

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Safety Services Company

JANUARY 14, 2014

Use multiple methods to protect all employees from point of operation hazards such as: ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks. Make sure the guard cannot cause its own hazards. Guard: A barrier that prevents exposure to a hazard. Awareness device: A barrier, signal or sign warning of a hazard.

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Safety Services Company

MARCH 16, 2018

Hazard identification and control: Know how to identify and control hazards. It’s also your responsibility to hold your co-workers accountable: Let your co-workers, or anyone who may be endangered on the job, know of any hazards you know of, or believe to exist. How to identify worksite hazards. Safe work procedures.

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GCP Applied Technologies

MARCH 27, 2019

Common signs of flooring failures include: Buckling floors. If you suspect your floor is showing early signs of failure, don’t wait to report this to your flooring installer. Speedy moisture remediation not only safeguards your facility against unsightly floors, it helps stop hazards that could impact building occupants and visitors.

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Construction Business Owner

JUNE 29, 2012

Recently I had a friend fall walking near a construction zone while carrying a case of water to her coffee shop. She tripped over one of the construction sign legs that was sticking out beyond the construction cone and fencing, but she was not walking in the construction zone. www.dexterchaney.com.

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Safety Services Company

JANUARY 14, 2014

Use multiple methods to protect all employees from point of operation hazards such as: ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks. Make sure the guard cannot cause its own hazards. Guard: A barrier that prevents exposure to a hazard. Awareness device: A barrier, signal or sign warning of a hazard.

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Safety Services Company

MARCH 1, 2016

OSHA wants to ensure that these computer systems will lockout the hazard 100 percent of the time and there is a way to tag and sign off on it. PSM is a large program that mostly guides how to handle hazardous materials in the petrochemical industry. Process Safety Management (PSM) is going through a revision.

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Safety Services Company

MARCH 1, 2016

OSHA wants to ensure that these computer systems will lockout the hazard 100 percent of the time and there is a way to tag and sign off on it. PSM is a large program that mostly guides how to handle hazardous materials in the petrochemical industry. Process Safety Management (PSM) is going through a revision.

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Safety Services Company

JULY 8, 2019

Safety clothing has evolved significantly as awareness of potential risks and hazards at worksites has increased. For the prevention of falls for example, safety vests may include an air bag collar to protect workers and may come equipped with vital signs monitors.

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Safety Services Company

JUNE 14, 2018

Not performing potentially hazardous tasks, or using any hazardous material until properly trained, and following all safety procedures for those tasks. Communication Systems: All your employees should be encouraged to inform the management about workplace hazards without fear of reprisal. When in doubt, stop and ask questions.

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Safety Services Company

JUNE 14, 2018

Not performing potentially hazardous tasks, or using any hazardous material until properly trained, and following all safety procedures for those tasks. Communication Systems: All your employees should be encouraged to inform the management about workplace hazards without fear of reprisal. When in doubt, stop and ask questions.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 26, 2022

An example of this technology is Triax Technologies’ Spot-R clip , which detects sudden falls and shares location information with safety responders. The clip can also be used to send a notification about a hazardous situation (such as a gas leak) and track crews to plan assignments. .

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Fieldwire

JANUARY 11, 2023

Of the 951 fatalities, 370 of them were due to falls, slips, and trips. Keeping accurate safety documentation not only helps protect contractors from potential litigation, but also improves jobsite safety by identifying hazards and reducing risk before work even begins.

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Safety Services Company

JUNE 17, 2020

On May 4, 2020, Governor Jay Inslee signed the legislation in Washington State for the Safe Start Plan. According to governmental Safe Start guidelines , all businesses have an obligation to maintain healthy and safe worksites in accordance with governmental mandates covering COVID-19 and the prevention of workplace hazards. .

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Julian Construction

AUGUST 1, 2012

Hanging objects such as light fixtures, mirrors and pictures should also be secured, as well as large pieces of furniture that can fall over if the ground shakes. Put latches on cabinets to prevent the contents from falling out and make sure to properly store any hazardous material.” View an alternate. Post a comment.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 6, 2014

When it comes to OSHA’s fall protection requirements in steel erection, the final word can be found in the code at 1926.760. above the lower level does a worker need fall protection? There is no safe distance from an unprotected edge that renders fall protection unnecessary. be protected by fall protection.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 6, 2014

When it comes to OSHA’s fall protection requirements in steel erection, the final word can be found in the code at 1926.760. above the lower level does a worker need fall protection? There is no safe distance from an unprotected edge that renders fall protection unnecessary. be protected by fall protection.

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Julian Construction

MARCH 5, 2012

magnitude earthquake that occurred near Clinton, Montana, was felt in Great Falls, Montana, which is 200 miles northeast of Clinton. Hanging objects such as light fixtures, mirrors and pictures should also be secured, as well as large pieces of furniture that can fall over if the ground shakes. You are currently signed in as (nobody).

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Work Gearz

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Safety glasses can and should be worn at all times in potentially hazardous environments, whether at work or at home. There’s a good risk the frames will break if they fall off accidentally when you’re working in rough conditions. years if there are no signs of damage. Eye protection by Safety glasses.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Because of the nature of the industry, workers are exposed to plenty of safety hazards that can not only affect their health and wellness but can also affect the progress of the project. Also known as management risks, project risks involve hazards like mismanagement of funds, inefficiency, and lack of proper operational guidelines.

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