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Construction in Winter: Safety Tips to Know

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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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Study: Obese drivers more likely to die from car accidents

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Study: Obese drivers more likely to die from car accidents. This article was written by Safety Consultants with Safety Services Company , we provide Construction, Manufacturing, and General Industry Safety Programs to over 100,000 clients across the United States and Canada. Body Mass Index. Estimated Risk Ratio.

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What Happens When You Don’t Wear PPE?

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Not wearing PPE can result in severe injury to yourself and to others around you. 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. Experiencing injuries as a result of falling items or debris.

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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. Bureau of Labor Statistics , there were 5,190 fatal work injuries recorded in the United States in 2021.

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Bureau of Labor Statistics Releases Finalized Occupational Death Findings

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This article was written by Safety Consultants with Safety Services Company , we provide Construction, Manufacturing, and General Industry Safety Programs to over 100,000 clients across the United States and Canada. The number represents the third lowest annual total since the fatal injury census was first conducted in 1992.

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New York Looks at Possible Scaffolding Law Reform

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This article was written by Safety Consultants with Safety Services Company , we provide Construction, Manufacturing, and General Industry Safety Programs to over 100,000 clients across the United States and Canada. A New York State law that has protected workers for more than 100 years is in danger of undergoing a major revision.

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Mental Health In Construction: The Ugly Truth

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Just some of the frightening mental health statistics: “Substantial mental distress is associated with both injury rate and self-reported pain.”. Suicide is the second leading cause of death for men in the United States between the ages of 25 and 54. They increase the risk of accidents & mistakes being made on the job.