Safety Services Company

JANUARY 5, 2024

According to data from the EHS Daily Advisor , 25,000 slip, trip, and fall accidents occur daily in the United States during the winter months. Winter Driving Accidents Snow and ice can make the muddy roads more hazardous, so it’s best to give your workers training about driving during winter weather.

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Safety Services Company

JANUARY 29, 2013

Study: Obese drivers more likely to die from car accidents. Researchers investigated 3,403 collisions involving 6,806 drivers, and found that individuals with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 40 or over were 80 percent more likely to die in car accidents. Body Mass Index. Estimated Risk Ratio. Estimated Risk Ratio.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

NOVEMBER 18, 2013

A lot of our contractor clients have needed an Accident Prevention Program to include with their bid submittal package and some of them have found this resource useful. The first one shown below offers a FREE template you can use to develop your own customized construction Accident Prevention Program. We hope you do too!

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Construction Marketing

JANUARY 13, 2022

Unfortunately, a small mistake can lead to serious and costly accidents, especially considering the price of cranes and other heavy machines from the heavy machinery marketplace. If your rigging company is hired to move and install this equipment, you should account for the possibility that something can go horribly wrong during installation.

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Safety Services Company

MARCH 1, 2024

The Shocking Truth About Ladder Mishaps As careful as we may try to be, the reality is over 22,000 people are reported injured yearly due to ladder-related accidents; of these, over 100 people sustained fatal injuries. Construction sites make up the vast majority of accidents and, unfortunately, fatalities.

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Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 20, 2013

The National Safety Council states that nearly 25 percent of all accidents in 2010 occurred because of cellphone use, accounting for nearly 1.1 Regardless of what your employees drive—a car, truck or a fleet vehicle—the most common bad driving habit is cellphone use. million crashes that year.

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Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 30, 2023

It ensures you meet health and safety standards that safeguard workers, protect the business’s reputation, are environmentally conscious, and minimize accidents. 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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FDR Safety

AUGUST 29, 2013

For more than four decades, safety experts have tried and tested numerous ways to create a workplace culture that strives for zero accidents while improving safety equipment and working conditions. That means testing, communication and accountability, from those attending employment orientations to the most tenured employee in the company.

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FDR Safety

JUNE 11, 2012

In recent weeks, the truck and bus industries have been vocal in criticizing the USDOT’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) slowness in reacting to, and adjusting, its 17-month-old Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) program which uses safety performance data to stratify motor carrier’s safety risk.

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BD+C

APRIL 5, 2013

labs that conduct research on bioterror germs such as anthrax are at risk for accidents because they do not have uniform design and operation standards, according to a Congressional investigative group.

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Safety Services Company

MARCH 1, 2024

The Shocking Truth About Ladder Mishaps As careful as we may try to be, the reality is over 22,000 people are reported injured yearly due to ladder-related accidents; of these, over 100 people sustained fatal injuries. Construction sites make up the vast majority of accidents and, unfortunately, fatalities.

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Construction Equipment

OCTOBER 9, 2018

According to police accounts, a speeding car caused the accident when it drove up behind the truck and continued underneath it. Two people died and another is injured after a fiery crash involving a boom truck on Oklahoma’s Turner Turnpike. The truck driver then pulled to the side of the turnpike,…

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Safety Services Company

DECEMBER 1, 2020

OSHA tracks this information with the goal of preventing accidents in the future. For example, accidentally reporting an injury that did not occur on the jobsite or reporting a cut or scrape that isn’t a recordable accident could have dire consequences. No accidents means no OSHA recordables on the 300A Form. Recordable or Not?

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FDR Safety

AUGUST 27, 2012

Even at a company with a strong safety program some employees can be overlooked for training, leaving them vulnerable in case of an accident, fire or explosion. They could be employees we don’t normally associate with hazardous work, such as receptionists, accounting clerks or interns.

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Construction Marketing

MAY 17, 2023

These tools provide an in-depth analysis of project expenses during the planning stage by taking into account a variety of elements. Implementing robust safety measures and effective risk management strategies are essential for protecting workers, minimizing accidents, and ensuring project success.

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Construction Marketing

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Not only are we in the midst of difficult times, but we also have to account for the inevitability of a major recession , and that the economy is only going to get worse before it gets better. Projects can be delayed for a number of reasons, but the worst delays are caused by construction site accidents.

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Wolgast Corporation

JULY 6, 2022

The main cause of these accidents are operator error, happening 20% of the time. Also adding sidewalks and landscaping between the parking lot and the building could add enough space to account for those who mistakenly push the gas rather than the break while parking.

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Construction Marketing

AUGUST 5, 2015

Investing in the equipment that makes your business functional, is possibly one of the smartest investments you can make as these valuable assets can reduce downtime, limit the number of accidents in the workplace and improve company efficiency. Limit Accidents in the Workplace. Reduce the Amount of Downtime. Improve Employee Morale.

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Construction Marketing

MAY 19, 2021

If possible, invest in these technologies , as it reduces crowding and enhances accountability on the site. As an employer, you should stick to these guidelines as they keep your workers safe and insure you from hefty fines in natural accidents. Embrace technology. Adhere to industry guidelines. For instance, the U.S.

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Safety Services Company

JULY 12, 2018

To most of us, the word “accident” is suggestive of a random event, which could not have been fully prevented. Procedures to account for all employees after emergency evacuation have been completed. Making sure all persons are accounted for. Accident Investigations. Investigating Site Incidents.

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Safety Services Company

JULY 12, 2018

To most of us, the word “accident” is suggestive of a random event, which could not have been fully prevented. Procedures to account for all employees after emergency evacuation have been completed. Making sure all persons are accounted for. Accident Investigations. Investigating Site Incidents.

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FDR Safety

MAY 1, 2018

Investing in the right safety professional can help launch a safety culture that will decrease the likelihood of accidents. Invest in an employee who has the proper skills, training, and ongoing support from their parent company to ensure that the employee is being held accountable from all fronts.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 30, 2019

Having a modern, cloud-based management solution for collaboration, compliance management, accounting, project management and more helps all team members work better together, enhancing safety and reducing risk. The April 2019 crane accident that killed four will put a renewed focus on crane safety. But it doesn’t stop there.

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Safety Services Company

DECEMBER 1, 2023

When accidents happen, it doesn’t just impact your employees; it costs money, time, and resources for your organization. That’s why firms that leverage contractor management services to manage and maintain their accounts have a leg up on firms that don’t. Let’s look at why that is. Using a service (like Safety Services Company!)

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Work Gearz

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Workplaces like construction sites can be dangerous and accidents can happen in a few seconds time, and if an employee is not equipped well, then it can be life-threatening as well. Accidents and impacts. The first is the risk to all workers’ health and safety, and the second is the legal consequences if an accident occurs.

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Construction Marketing

JULY 16, 2021

Aside from those, here are other things you must keep in mind: Take the weather into account. Failure to give employees required training is one of the factors resulting in an increased number of injuries or accidents on construction sites. Some supplies can be stored outside, while others will need to be kept inside at all times.

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FDR Safety

JUNE 30, 2016

If you asked the typical small business man or woman if he or she wanted to protect their employees from workplace accidents, the answer would, of course, be yes. Some small businesses leave it up to their employees to work safely, with no accountability. Join Our Mailing List. 6 tips to help small businesses with OSHA compliance.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 5, 2017

Excessive heat can cause heatstroke or heat exhaustion, and just being overheated makes workers more susceptible to accidents or injuries. The heat index takes both temperature and humidity into account, measuring how hot it really feels. Account for acclimation. Understand and use the heat index.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, falls accounted for more than 1 in 3 jobsite fatalities in 2019. Falls trigger a lot of OSHA safety inspections, and they account for half of the top 10 violations handed out by the Office. Struck-by accidents. of all deaths in the construction industry. .

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Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Poor site coordination accounts for 70% of delays and cost overruns. Tackling instances of idle time is necessary to avoid process bottlenecks and mitigates accidents, reduce reworks, and improve project coordination. . Construction maintenance accounts for 10-30% of the total project cost depending on the types of machines used.

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NH Construction Law

JULY 26, 2020

“May unintentionally faulty subcontractor work that damages an insured’s work product constitute an ‘accident’ under a commercial general liability insurance policy?” The Michigan Supreme Court disagreed, interpreting “accident” as broader than “fortuity.” Vector Construction Co. ,

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Lets Build

JULY 7, 2020

These reports can include basic information on what was completed that day and they can also be filled with little tidbits that include issues that occurred or accidents that happened. Accident report: A detailed explanation of any accidents that might have occurred on site that day. Again, the use of the right tools is vital.

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Fieldwire

JANUARY 11, 2023

When determining the objectives and key results for the year ahead, general contractors and subcontractors must think of their own goals and constraints, and take into account the challenges and issues that affect the sector as a whole. According to the U.S.

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Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 9, 2011

ACCOUNTING |. Accounting & Finance. Fewer accidents also mean lower insurance premiums, which mean lower labor costs. The more accidents and safety violations you have on a job, the more the job is going to cost; and the last time I checked you can’t submit a change order just because your team got hurt on the job! .

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Levelset

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

In 2019, the construction industry accounted for about 20% of all work-related fatalities in the U.S. It’s no surprise that the 10 most frequent OSHA violations mirror the Focus Four risks : Fall protection, ladders, and scaffolding accounted for 60% of the top violations in 2021. . 7 best practices to improve construction site safety.

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FDR Safety

MARCH 21, 2013

The bottom line is that the majority of accidents are not due to a lack of training, skill or knowledge — they are simply related to poor decision-making. Accountability for actions. The term “accountability” typically tags along with a negative connotation of punitive or disciplinary action.

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Construction Business Owner

JUNE 29, 2012

ACCOUNTING |. Accounting & Finance. I can say that the courts in most areas would hold at least the contractor liable for this accident and serious painful injury. Tags accounting. accounting software. Construction Accounting Software. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. INSURANCE |.

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