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How To Efficiently Decrease Your Accident Rate

Lets Build

In 2015, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 937 workers lost their lives on construction sites, only in United States. Construction is one of the most dangerous industries in the world. The Fatal Four (falls, electrocutions, struck by object, caught in/between) represent between 65% of the.

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August 2015 newsletter

FDR Safety

Stats show importance of employee safety on- and off-the-job. FDRsafety named one of the top 3 safety consulting firms in the U.S. Stats show importance of employee safety on- and off-the-job. And for companies there are other kinds of costs as well, no matter where an accident occurs. Join Our Mailing List. By Fred Rine.

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July 2015 newsletter

FDR Safety

The importance of having safety expertise close at hand. When it comes to protecting the safety and health of your employees, make sure you have the expertise you need when and where you need it. Tim is nationally recognized for his safety and health expertise and leadership at two of the nation’s largest construction companies.”

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February 2015 newsletter

FDR Safety

Don’t just rely on OSHA’s advice to build a safety program. Help front-line supervisors manage their safety responsibilities in the workplace. Don’t just rely on OSHA’s advice to build a safety program. The critical building blocks of a safety program are Job Safety Analyses (JSAs). Join Our Mailing List.

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September 2015 newsletter

FDR Safety

7 Tips for Building a Strong Contractor Safety Program. See you at the National Safety Council Congress. 7 Tips for Building a Strong Contractor Safety Program. Require that contractors provide you with documentation of their safety performance and safety program. How many safety meetings are held?

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Why do we Wear Safety Vests During Construction?

Work Gearz

nearly 20% of the deaths on the construction sites happened due to not wearing of the safety vests. . Vehicle operators cannot recognize a worker who is wearing inadequate or non-enhanced-visibility clothing in sufficient time to avoid an accident.”. Benefits of Wearing Safety Vests in Construction Sites. SAFETY VESTS.

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4 Best Safety Vest for Construction

Work Gearz

One of the more important aspects of good safety at a construction site is visibility, so more and more construction employers are requiring reflective details on protective gear. One important piece of gear often referred to as a reflective vest is the safety vest. Safety Vest Material Closure Features ANSI Class Sizes.

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