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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. In 2020 alone, construction sites accounted for over 5,000 of these reports.

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

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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. In 2020 alone, construction sites accounted for over 5,000 of these reports.

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Construction Jobsite Safety: Strategies and Resources for Worker Well-Being

Pro Builder

Construction Jobsite Safety: Strategies and Resources for Worker Well-Being. Jobsite safety is critical for workers and for your home building company. Consider these elements of a training and awareness program to save lives, mitigate injuries, and reduce liability and costs . Fri, 08/05/2022 - 07:00.

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The 10 Most Frequently Cited OSHA Violations in 2020 in Construction

Construction Junkie

Despite being the leading cause of jobsite injuries and fatalities for a long time, fall protection is still a huge opportunity in the industry. That number is also compounded by the fact that OSHA has more fall related incidents to inspect, leading to more violations.

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Utilizing computer vision, AI technology for visual jobsite tasks

BD+C

Utilizing computer vision, AI technology for visual jobsite tasks 0 qpurcell Mon, 05/01/2023 - 09:32 AEC Tech Burns & McDonnell breaks down three ways computer vision can effectively assist workers on the job site, from project progress to safety measures. nonfatal injuries or illnesses that required days off in 2020.

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Everything You Need to Know About the 2021 NFPA 70E Update

Safety Services Company

If you need a reminder as to what NFPA 70E is, it’s the national standard for electrical safety in the workplace. It was developed by the National Fire Protection Association, and is used by OSHA for occupational safety and health compliance. . The most effective way to do this is through electrical safety training.

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