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The Construction Safety Story Not Everyone Gets

ENR Construction

Two books that have helped to reshape ideas about occupational safety, published by the same academic press in 2014 and 2012, are Sidney Dekker’s The Field Guide to Understanding ‘Human Error’ and Todd Conklin’s Pre-Accident Investigations. Sometimes the most important ideas take a long time to sink in.

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Fatal falls up significantly in 2014

FDR Safety

While the overall rate of fatal workplace accidents remained steady in 2014 compared with the year before, there was a significant increase in fatalities caused by falls, slips and trips, the U.S. In that industry segment, fatalities were up 17 percent in 2014 compared with 2013. in 2014, compared with 12.4

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October 2014 newsletter

FDR Safety

Off-the-job accidents: hidden costs to employers. Off-the-job accidents: hidden costs to employers. This information supports the importance of investing in the safety of your employees off-the-job. Motivating workers to be safe – 24/7. Join Our Mailing List. By Fred Rine. CEO, FDRsafety. By Mike Taubitz.

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Technology Trends In Construction Improving Job Site Safety

Construction Marketing

As I mention on my website LeverInjuryLaw.com construction workers have one of the most dangerous jobs out there, and incorporating more technological gadgets can certainly help with worker safety where applicable. It can be incorporated in the safety of workers- the age-old problem in construction. Author Bio: David B.

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April 2014 newsletter

FDR Safety

If you believe that you are required to have a guard around all moving machinery and equipment in your facility, perhaps you should considering consulting with a safety professional. Mike Taubitz, a senior advisor at FDRsafety, is a former Global Safety Director for General Motors.

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December 2014 newsletter

FDR Safety

FDRsafety now provides Safety Program Management. FDRsafety now provides Safety Program Management. Improve the quality of your organization’s safety program and save money by engaging the Safety Program Management services of FDRsafety. Accident investigation. Training and safety meetings. Articles'

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Infographic: Safety In Construction Industry Explained

Best Practices Construction Law

On June 2, 2014, the AGC of Middle Tennessee will be partnering with other construction trade associations across the state, Tennessee OSHA Outreach Training Centers, as well as TOSHA to have a statewide construction “Fall Protection Safety Stand Down.” Regional Construction Safety Tennessee' Infographic by Viewpoint.

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