Safety Services Company

MARCH 1, 2024

In this blog, let’s break down the major causes of ladder-related injuries, the safety essentials for contractors, and how to ensure safety and compliance for your workers at all times! Clear communication: Let others know you’re using the ladder and ensure they stay clear of the “zone of danger.”

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Safety Services Company

MARCH 1, 2024

In this blog, let’s break down the major causes of ladder-related injuries, the safety essentials for contractors, and how to ensure safety and compliance for your workers at all times! Clear communication: Let others know you’re using the ladder and ensure they stay clear of the “zone of danger.”

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Levelset

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Because this line of work has a greater chance of injury or death than others, contractors must take great care to make sure work zones are safe and workers are protected. . Old, worn equipment and tools can malfunction or break and cause injury. Service and update equipment regularly. Document & track safety incidents.

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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. When she fell, my friend broke her knee cap in five places.

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Levelset

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Plumbing contractor’s insurance may help your business stay afloat if accidents or injuries occur on the job. Worker injury. Construction zones are busy areas where workers can get hurt. If your business were found responsible for the injury, paying out of pocket for a worker’s medical bills could cause financial harm. .

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ENR Construction

DECEMBER 21, 2016

By training a cross section of construction team members and testing their knowledge in a safety certification program, leaders of the American Road and Transportation Builders Association believe they can put a dent in the 48,600 injuries and deaths that take place in highway work zones each year.

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ENR Construction

DECEMBER 21, 2016

By training a cross section of construction team members and testing their knowledge in a safety certification program, leaders of the American Road and Transportation Builders Association believe they can put a dent in the 48,600 injuries and deaths that take place in highway work zones each year.

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Work Gearz

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Welding-related eye injuries come in various forms, like in the following circumstances stated below: Flying particles and chipped slag might cause mechanical damage by striking in the eyes. If you do not wear special glass goggles that are especially designed for welding, it might cause fatal injuries to the eyes. .

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Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

Fall Protection is not something that should be taken lightly by any company because the consequences of a breach in policy can result in death or serious injury to workers engaging in work at heights. Fall Protection encompasses all categories that define controls used to prevent injuries resulting from a fall. Warning Line Systems.

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Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

Fall Protection is not something that should be taken lightly by any company because the consequences of a breach in policy can result in death or serious injury to workers engaging in work at heights. Fall Protection encompasses all categories that define controls used to prevent injuries resulting from a fall. Warning Line Systems.

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Construction Marketing

MAY 11, 2022

Any crane-related incidents can result in costly damages and delays to the project, or worse, fatal injuries or death to crane operators and nearby construction workers. Thus, when choosing a crane, ensure that it has passed and has complied with the OSHA crane safety standards.

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Construction Cost Estimating

AUGUST 15, 2018

Also, there may be personal injuries or fatalities because of collapsing of structure. Accidents throughout the construction process can also lead to personal injuries and greater costs. Re-construction becomes necessary and facility operations get damaged due to even small defects.

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Safety Services Company

NOVEMBER 28, 2012

However, to avoid musculoskeletal injuries, a few simple principles can help ensure workers move heavy loads without causing harm. Power Zone: The “power zone” or preferred work zone is the area of your body horizontally between your shoulders and vertically between the middle of your thighs and center of your chest.

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Safety Services Company

JANUARY 20, 2020

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are over 40,000 snow, ice, and sleet related workplace injuries every year. It is important to delegate and assign zones. A little bit of ice coupled with distractions could mean the difference between arriving to point B safely versus going down with an injury.

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Safety Services Company

MAY 9, 2024

” According to OSHA , the top 4 contributors to workplace injuries and fatalities are: Falls Struck-By Caught-By/In-Between Electrocution According to a 2022 Bureau of Labor Statistics report on Fatal Occupational Injuries, exposure to electricity accounted for 7% of workplace fatalities.

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Safety Services Company

JANUARY 21, 2020

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are over 40,000 snow, ice, and sleet related workplace injuries every year. It is important to delegate and assign zones. A little bit of ice coupled with distractions could mean the difference between arriving to point B safely versus going down with an injury.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 26, 2015

Falls are the most common cause of worker fatalities and injuries during rooftop snow removal. In addition to falls, workers removing snow, face other significant hazards including: Injuries from using snow blowers and other mechanized equipment. Musculoskeletal injuries. Collapses or tip-overs of aerial lifts.

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The Korte Company

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Bionic exoskeletons hit the commercial market a few years ago, promising to reduce fatigue and injury for construction workers. For instance, wearables and devices that can track movement could ensure workers avoid restricted zones and don the right safety gear. A safer workplace made possible through technology?

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CivilJungle

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Crevice corrosion will damage by mechanical injury because of the connective sign among the metallic floor and corrosive fluid. Fretting corrosion happens at the two exposure zone of metals which will connect jointly, and this usually looks when the exposure space will pacify to fall and difference. Fretting Corrosion.

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Work Gearz

JANUARY 5, 2022

Shock absorption capabilities can also assist in protecting feet from impact injury. With quality work boots, you’ll protect your feet, fight physical fatigue, lower your risk for injury, work longer, and perform better. Incidents that could have easily caused life-changing injuries. Anatomical Support. Safety Toes.

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Safety Services Company

JANUARY 14, 2014

Guard machines where their operation exposes an employee to injury. Guards must conform to appropriate standards and prevent the operator from having his body in the danger zone during operation. Handtools must permit easy handling of material without the operator placing a hand in the danger zone.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 13, 2023

From carrying heavy loads to working from great heights, these jobs strain workers and lead to potential injuries. Robotics, in particular, assists people in risky situations, ensuring that workers won't have to strain their bodies or put themselves in harm's way when working in confined spaces or hazardous zones.

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Safety Services Company

NOVEMBER 5, 2012

OSHA maintains a comprehensive website on keeping disaster site workers safe during hurricane and storm cleanup and recovery operations. Additionally, a checklist of activities to be undertaken before, during and after a hurricane is available from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

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Work Gearz

JANUARY 2, 2022

Why look specifically for breathability, when you want work boots to protect from injury, water, and often the cold? A breathable work boot not only guarantees air ventilation and protection from injury but will contrast perspiration and odors. Both outsoles and the toe zones offer electrical hazard protection.

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Safety Services Company

JANUARY 14, 2014

Guard machines where their operation exposes an employee to injury. Guards must conform to appropriate standards and prevent the operator from having his body in the danger zone during operation. Handtools must permit easy handling of material without the operator placing a hand in the danger zone.

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Construction Cost Estimating

OCTOBER 2, 2018

It happens because of the abridged surface area for bond strength among cement matrix and aggregates and lower transition zone. Water/Cement ratio: Excessive water is injurious to the strength of concrete. Air-entrainment: Air entrainment in concrete is a useful feature to avoid damages because of freezing and thawing.

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Safety Services Company

APRIL 30, 2014

Insulating link/device use under 1926.1410 power line safety (all voltages) equipment operations closer than the Table A zone. How to Decide It’s a Workplace Injury. Proximity alarm and insulating link use under 1926.1409 power line safety (over 350 kV) through 1926.1407 and 1926.1408.

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Work Gearz

OCTOBER 15, 2021

This is particularly so because I often use power tools that when mishandled can cause damage and injury. Quite a few eye injuries could be prevented with the use of safety goggles. Safety goggles will prove to be your first defense against eye injuries. Are safety goggles necessary?

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CivilJungle

FEBRUARY 14, 2021

Because of the slower pace of negotiation and the avoidance of major disputes, injuries and their seriousness are much less likely to occur in rotaries. In fact, a radius of the central island is provided marginally higher radius so to give preference to the flow of traffic already in the rotation zone. Width of the Traffic Rotary-.

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Work Gearz

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Searching for a brand that can bring you an exceptional range of work boots which have the potential to keep all the injuries and discomforts out of the way? Presence of toe and metatarsal guard save your foot from falling objects or compression injuries. Well, your search ends here because the brand is none other than Keen!

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Work Gearz

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Bureau of Labor Statistics, cuts, severe bruising, and punctures are among the most prevalent forms of occupational injuries each year. Look for comfortable and breathable material- When you wear comfortable gloves, you are more efficient and your risk of hand injury is greatly decreased. Cut resistant gloves- According to the U.S.

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FDR Safety

SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

OSHA gives the following example to illustrate the difference: “Employees are conducting sanding operations that create sparks in the proximity of magnesium dust (workplace condition or practice) exposing them to the serious injury of burns from a fire (potential for physical harm).

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Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 23, 2013

Where employees are in danger of falling off ladders, platforms, elevated work surfaces or holes in floors and walls, it’s important for employers to take the necessary steps to prevent OSHA violations and costly employee injuries or death. How to Reduce Falls. But it all boils down to the following principles.

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Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 8, 2012

The call for an emergency shut-off device for all diesel engines within a 75 feet radius of a drilling rig stemmed from the fact that 23 people have died and more than 190 others have incurred injury in the oil and gas industry due to running diesel engines since 2005. However, some argue the new provision is not enough.

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Work Gearz

MARCH 5, 2022

Side Zip 6-inch boot features a full-length dual durometer Ortholite foot bed with Achilles heel flex zone for enhanced comfort and flexibility. A dual ortholite footbed with an Achilles heel flex zone reduces foot fatigue and undesirable stress. Achilles heel comfort zone. Best Six-inch Work Boots for EMTs. Military Boots.

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Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 23, 2013

Where employees are in danger of falling off ladders, platforms, elevated work surfaces or holes in floors and walls, it’s important for employers to take the necessary steps to prevent OSHA violations and costly employee injuries or death. How to Reduce Falls. But it all boils down to the following principles.

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Work Gearz

JULY 11, 2020

They not only save the toes from any injuries but also give protection against electrical hazards besides providing great grips. They protect the feet, particularly the toes from any injury like from heavy falling or rolling objects. The pressures zones are so designed that you won’t feel pain in the feet after a long day wear. .

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