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February 2015 newsletter

FDR Safety

To be effective, safety programs must identify potential hazards actually present in a workplace and then prescribe engineering controls, administrative controls and/or personal protective equipment and other processes that address those potential hazards. Accident Prevention FDRsafety newsletter Training'

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Top 8 Construction Health and Safety Hazards — and Ways to Protect Your Jobsite

Levelset

Many of the accidents stem from oversights that could have been prevented with more vigilance on the job. Struck-by accidents. Keeping a safe distance from power lines and marking areas where powered equipment is in use will also help minimize the risk for electrical accidents. of all deaths in the construction industry. .

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What Happens When You Don’t Wear PPE?

Work Gearz

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. In places where hazardous chemicals are present, respiratory protection is essential. It can result in the following things-.

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What Is a Certificate of Insurance (COI) for Contractors — and When Do You Need One?

Levelset

Some parties — like owners and GCs — will want some assurances that any not-at-fault, job-related accidents or injuries will not cause them financial harm. Since a GC or owner may not be found responsible for these accidents, they look to the specialty contractor’s general liability policy to help pay for damage or injuries.

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OSHA Testing Can Reduce Employer Liability, Saves Companies Money

Construction Law Monitor

He is a specialist New York accident lawyer and the proprietor of the Ginarte Law firm. While it’s not possible to prevent every accident, the need to promote safety in the workplace is obvious. While it’s not possible to prevent every accident, the need to promote safety in the workplace is obvious. percent in injury claims.

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Insurance for HVAC Contractors: What It Covers and Why You Need It

Levelset

Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) contractors must protect their business property while reducing the odds that a job-related accident or injury could financially harm their business. HVAC insurance costs trend toward the lower side in most cases, as this business typically presents a low risk to an insurance company. .

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Safety Meetings Don’t Need to be Dull

Safety Services Company

The problem is that after a while presenting or listening to the same information can start to seem like a karaoke party, where everybody knows the words and the tune. By relating information about accidents, injuries, or near misses that have occurred can reinforce the importance of the message. Facts tell, stories sell.

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