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7 Ways Construction Companies Can Keep Their Workers Safe

Construction Marketing

This information should be included in a terms-of-agreement document signed by all workers. Adhere to industry guidelines. As an employer, you should stick to these guidelines as they keep your workers safe and insure you from hefty fines in natural accidents. Have a safety standards terms of the agreement (TOA).

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OSHA Alert: How to Prepare for an OSHA Inspection

FDR Safety

Responding to all document and other information requests by the OSHA inspector. In the case of catastrophic accidents, including fatalities or accidents resulting in multiple serious injuries, special care must be taken when it comes to the designation of company representatives. Send a confirming letter or email if necessary.

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Fieldwire - Untitled Article

Fieldwire

Preventing accidents and reducing risk exposure The safety of construction site workers is always a priority for construction companies – and there is a lot to improve. It is important to keep your teams up-to-date with the latest guidelines, and also to perform safety audits. According to the U.S.

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Make Crane Safety Priority One!

Constructonomics

Accidents can take a hefty toll in life, limb, and material damages. Be sure that any damage noted on daily inspections is properly documented, marked, and reported to supervisory personnel. See the manufacturer’s guidelines for information and requirements. Also, check that upper-limit devices stop the load properly.

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Common Sense Workplace Safety

Safety Services Company

Accident and incident investigation plan. Workplace Safety Training & Documentation. The Benefits of Documentation. Documenting workplace safety training (putting it in writing) may be the company’s only proof of compliance with OSHA requirements, or that you were trained in the area in contention.

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Commercial Construction Operations: Pulling Back the Curtain on Behind-the-Scenes Roles

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This group looks at initial project documents and does some internal budgeting and cost estimating based on construction pricing models and historical data. And ultimately, safety should be a priority for our clients as well, since an accident on the job site can have significant consequences for a construction timeline and budget.

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From Zero to Hero: Construction Risk Management

Safety Services Company

From financial difficulties to fatal accidents, construction risk management is integral in order to secure a company’s survival and eventual growth. Also known as management risks, project risks involve hazards like mismanagement of funds, inefficiency, and lack of proper operational guidelines. Legal Risks. WHAT’S YOUR PLAN?

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