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7 Key Precautions To Ensure Loading Dock Safety

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With all the hustle and bustle happening in loading docks, it shouldn’t surprise you that they’re a hotbed for injuries and accidents; countless dangers could occur in a typical dock. Of course, these are hardly the only safety issues in loading bays. Other hazards can be caused by vehicles loading and unloading goods in the docks.

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Preventing Falls: How Contractors can Master Ladder Safety One Step at a Time

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So, with falls being a fear for contractors, initiatives like National Ladder Safety Month are vital. Here at Safety Services Company, we are committed to observing initiatives like these to save lives and build a strong safety culture. Pre-Climb Inspection Every ladder used should be pre-climb inspected, no matter how new.

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Construction in Winter: Safety Tips to Know

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Most of these incidents could have been avoided if employers had more safety precautions put in place during the winter months. Understanding and mitigating these risks is crucial for ensuring the safety and well-being of you and your team if you’re working in such environments. Vehicles should also be inspected and maintained.

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11 Safety Tips When Handling And Storing Construction Materials

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Here are some safety tips to consider in handling and storing construction materials: 1. Therefore, you should have the appropriate storage tanks to ensure safety. Before commencing any work, inspect construction equipment, tools, and machinery on the site to verify whether or not they’re safe to use.

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What are the common safety violations in construction work and how can you avoid them?

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Safety violations on construction sites aren’t uncommon—just look at these statistics: Over 20% of all fatal workplace accidents in the EU during 2019 took place in the construction industry, making it the top industry for fatal injuries. of non-fatal accidents due to safety violations took place on construction sites in the EU.

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Preventing Falls: How Contractors can Master Ladder Safety One Step at a Time

Safety Services Company

So, with falls being a fear for contractors, initiatives like National Ladder Safety Month are vital. Here at Safety Services Company, we are committed to observing initiatives like these to save lives and build a strong safety culture. Pre-Climb Inspection Every ladder used should be pre-climb inspected, no matter how new.

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Safety Tips: Prevent Fires and Burns on Your Construction Site

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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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