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Lessons in Defensive Driving

Safety Services Company

Lessons in Defensive Driving. Welcome to Safe Friday, since June is National Safety Month, we’re going to close out the month by covering the ins and outs of defensive driving. From a business standpoint, integrating key elements of defensive driving safely into your safety culture will help your bottom line.

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Lessons in Defensive Driving

Safety Services Company

Lessons in Defensive Driving. Welcome to Safe Friday, since June is National Safety Month, we’re going to close out the month by covering the ins and outs of defensive driving. From a business standpoint, integrating key elements of defensive driving safely into your safety culture will help your bottom line.

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Excavation and Trench Safety Best Practices for Construction Jobsites

Pro Builder

General guidelines to prevent trenches from collapsing due to extra weight include: Transfer construction materials so they are at least 2 feet away from the trench edge. Trench Safety Guidelines to Protect Workers. He has more than 30 years of trial experience in construction accident cases, for both defense and plaintiff. .

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Understanding OSHA’s Confined Space Requirements

Safety Services Company

Because of these very real scenarios, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has set very strict guidelines for employers and employees regarding working in a confined space. Hazards can come in many forms, and safety guidelines are in place because workers can be seriously injured or killed in confined spaces.

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Understanding OSHA’s Confined Space Requirements

Safety Services Company

Because of these very real scenarios, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has set very strict guidelines for employers and employees regarding working in a confined space. Hazards can come in many forms, and safety guidelines are in place because workers can be seriously injured or killed in confined spaces.

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Common Sense Workplace Safety

Safety Services Company

Accident and incident investigation plan. May become an issue in legal cases where a defense of unpreventable employee misconduct is raised. Every year thousands of workers are hurt or killed because of accidents. For the most part these accidents were caused by unsafe acts, whether intentional or done without thinking.

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Winter Slip, Trip, and Fall Prevention

Safety Services Company

Your maintenance staff is your company’s first line of defense when it comes to preventing slips and falls in the workplace. Train your team on OSHA's snow and ice guidelines. In order to ensure the same accidents don’t happen again, review your yearly incident log and determine risky areas. Review and Adjust.

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