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Keep Your Hands Safe in the Workplace This Winter

Construction Business Owner

Keep Your Hands Safe in the Workplace This Winter ccapoccia Thu, 01/04/2024 - 12:11 Hand injuries accounted for 102,350 days away from work in 2020, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the National Safety Council. The winter months only increase the risk of hand injury in the construction industry.

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Construction Safety Mindset Should Start in Undergrad Classrooms

ENR Construction

construction workers died of work-related injuries each year from 2011 to 2020, with the industry accounting for 20% of all workplace deaths, even though it made up just 7.3% Nearly 1,000 U.S. of the national workforce.

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The 10 Most Frequently Cited OSHA Violations in 2020 in Construction

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Despite being the leading cause of jobsite injuries and fatalities for a long time, fall protection is still a huge opportunity in the industry. Fall Protection, in total, accounts for 3 of the violations in the top 10. Without further ado, here is the list of the Top 10 most frequently cited OSHA violations in Construction in 2020 1.

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The Construction Safety Mindset Should Start in Undergraduate Classrooms

ENR Construction

construction workers died of work-related injuries each year from 2011 to 2020, with the industry accounting for 20% of all workplace deaths, even though it made up just 7.3% Nearly 1,000 U.S. of the national workforce.

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Preventing Falls: How Contractors can Master Ladder Safety One Step at a Time

Safety Services Company

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! In 2020 alone, construction sites accounted for over 5,000 of these reports. Why is this the case, and what should contractors look for?

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3 Factors to Consider When Starting the Prequalification Process

Safety Services Company

supplied various services in 2020, and the numbers continue to grow every year, making it more challenging for hiring clients to choose the right contractors for their business. Working with contractor management services can streamline the process, help you set up your accounts, and free up your time so you can focus on what you do best.

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Top 5 Mistakes Contractors Make during the Prequalification Process and How to Fix Them

Safety Services Company

of budgets are spent on injury while only 2.6% Failure to invest in training puts your teams and organization at risk of injury and loss. How to Sufficiently Train Employees Investing more in safety training doesn’t only ensure prequalification but has sizable impacts on lowering the risk of onsite injury. on training.