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

Lets Build

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. Construction sites make up the vast majority of accidents and, unfortunately, fatalities.

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COVID-19 Is No Reason To Slip, Trip, or Fall on Other Safety Responsibilities

FDR Safety

The new year is just around the corner and many companies are thrilled to simply have survived 2020. In addition to everyday safety challenges, with winter comes snow and ice. Even worse, over 800 employees died from similar accidents on the job. Even worse, over 800 employees died from similar accidents on the job.

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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. Construction sites make up the vast majority of accidents and, unfortunately, fatalities.

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PPE Products for Increased Jobsite Safety

Pro Builder

PPE Products for Increased Jobsite Safety ldeakins Thu, 06/15/2023 - 13:14 Falls accounted for just over 35% of all workplace deaths within construction and extraction occupations in 2020, and during that same year, construction laborers saw their highest annual fatal injury count (308) in half a decade, according to the U.S.

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22 Construction Workers Injured Following Crane Accident on Austin, TX Jobsite

Construction Junkie

Two cranes collided at a jobsite in Austin, Texas on Thursday morning causing panic on the jobsite and resulting in 22 injuries, 16 of which were transported to the hospital. The good news is that none of the injuries are believed to be life threatening. ATCEMS PIO responding to the incident for media briefing.

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Lower Workers' Compensation Costs by Having a Plan

Pro Builder

Tue, 11/17/2020 - 09:55. There should be a detailed safety training program in place to prevent jobsite accidents, which then inherently lowers workers’ compensation costs. There should be a detailed safety training program in place to prevent jobsite accidents, which then inherently lowers workers’ compensation costs.