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Building a Great Safety Culture Takes a Commitment to Training

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Building a Great Safety Culture Takes a Commitment to Training. Why is safety so important? The reasons are clear and fundamental: from staying alive to being there for family, and from avoid life-changing injuries to saving money, mitigating legal risk and gaining productivity. Pure Safety Group. safety training.

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Construction in Winter: Safety Tips to Know

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According to data from the EHS Daily Advisor , 25,000 slip, trip, and fall accidents occur daily in the United States during the winter months. Most of these incidents could have been avoided if employers had more safety precautions put in place during the winter months. Vehicles should also be inspected and maintained.

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Contractor Management and Prequalification: Why Are They Necessary?

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Contractor management is a series of checks ensuring that the contractors follow up-to-date safety practices and conform to health and regulatory standards. Avoiding Legal Issues Hiring clients hire a licensed contractor to save themselves from legal liabilities and low-quality work. What is Contractor Management?

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Asbestos Still Life Threatening for Construction Workers

Viewpoint Construction Technology

New builds may still increase the chances of developing an asbestos-related cancer, mainly because newly-manufactured products imported into the United States are allowed to contain one percent or less of asbestos. Though the mineral is no longer mined in the United States, asbestos products are still imported legally and by the tons.

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4 Most Common Workplace Injuries

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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. Slip And Fall Accident. Vehicle Accidents. Watercraft .

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OSHA reminds employers to post injury and illness summaries

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OSHA reminds employers to post injury and illness summaries. 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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WILG president talks workplace injuries

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WILG president talks workplace injuries. 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. What is the Workers Injury Law and Advocacy Group?

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