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Common Sense Workplace Safety

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Make sure you know the regulations that apply to your work environment and how to comply with them. Accident and incident investigation plan. Being aware of potential hazards, as well as knowing how to control them, is critical to maintaining a safe and healthful work environment and preventing injuries. Education and Training.

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5 Success Factors for Construction Firms

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Some companies are benefitting from the economic environment, while others are still being trampled by the lasting effects of the recession. Some factors of a complex environment: Multiple subcontractors and locations. Unanticipated events- accidents, severe weather, shipping delays. The issue, however, is the growth is mixed.

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4 Best Safety Vest for Construction

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When involved in construction, your visibility can mean the difference between your safety and a life-changing accident. . While they are not manufactured to prevent accidents per se, reflective details can save you thanks to these alerts. Neon Colors like bright yellow, orange, and green are commonly used for this purpose.

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Understanding OSHA’s Confined Space Requirements

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However, in confined spaces, not having a stable light source can lead to accidents and injury. Unstable temperatures: An environment that is too hot or too cold can pose serious risks to a person’s health and wellness. According to OSHA, employees have three lines of defense should an emergency occur: SDS.

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Understanding OSHA’s Confined Space Requirements

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However, in confined spaces, not having a stable light source can lead to accidents and injury. . Unstable temperatures: An environment that is too hot or too cold can pose serious risks to a person's health and wellness. . Create an emergency procedure should an injury or accident take place.

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Safety Programs

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Accident/Incident Investigation: Accidents/Incidents need to be investigated by trained individuals to understand why the accident or incident occurred, and what actions can be taken to prevent a recurrence. Reports of the incident will be in writing and identify the causes of the accident or near miss occurrence.

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PPE for Industrial Safety

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PPE is the last line of defense, and should only be used when engineering controls and administrative controls aren’t feasible. In theory, engineering controls are the most effective defense against hazards and administrative controls are the next choice. This is the last defense between a hazard and an employee injury.

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