Metal Beam Crash Barrier: Material, Construction, and Advantages
The Constructor
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
Metal beam crash barriers are an efficient road safety device that protects the vehicle and its occupants in the event of an accident and acts as an.
5 Safety Tips Before Driving In The Snow
FDR Safety
JANUARY 23, 2018
Prior to letting them on the road, turn on your mom or dad voice and pester them with the (important) following questions and safety tips before driving in the snow: 1. Make them take the time to clear their car off to help prevent the possibility of causing an accident. “Do you have blankets and water?”
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ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION
Safety Services Company
OCTOBER 2, 2014
OSHA recently reported that more than 4,000 workers died from workplace accidents last year, and nearly three million others were injured, or became ill, due to work-related actions. This reinforces why accident investigation needs to be an integral part of any company’s health and safety program. KEYS FOR INVESTIGATION.
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7 Ways to Improve Construction Site Safety
Levelset
NOVEMBER 10, 2022
In this article, we’ll explore the most common jobsite safety risks — and what contractors can do to improve safety for all parties involved. . Common jobsite safety risks. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), almost 3 out of 100 full-time workers were injured on the job in 2019.
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Stronger leadership on safety needed at colleges
FDR Safety
NOVEMBER 12, 2012
A spotlight has been focused on UCLA ever since a horrific lab accident in December 2008 caused the death of a research assistant. Most recently, a chemistry professor pleaded not guilty to three counts of willful violation of an occupational safety and health standard. That event caused me to dig into the bigger picture.
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EP01: Compliance Is Not the Same as Safety
Safety Services Company
JUNE 30, 2021
_. Tales from an Electric Safety Director. When you work as a safety professional, one of the more frustrating attitudes you run into is that people confuse compliance with safety. Compliance is not synonymous with safety. Compliance vs. safety. Intuitively, most people understand this. Document everything.
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Keys to an Effective Accident Investigation
Safety Services Company
JANUARY 7, 2014
The nature of a workplace accident will determine the extent of the investigation, the resources that will be needed, what types of investigative processes will be required, and who will need to be interviewed. Develop the Sequence of Events. To do that you must first secure the accident scene. Past accident reports.
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Keys to an Effective Accident Investigation
Safety Services Company
JANUARY 7, 2014
The nature of a workplace accident will determine the extent of the investigation, the resources that will be needed, what types of investigative processes will be required, and who will need to be interviewed. Develop the Sequence of Events. To do that you must first secure the accident scene. Past accident reports.
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60 Make Crane Safety Priority One!
Constructonomics
JULY 15, 2011
Moving heavy loads around a work environment demands careful attention to safety. Accidents can take a hefty toll in life, limb, and material damages. Operators and workers should be trained in the crane’s capabilities, movements, speed, control settings, and safety devices. are in working order.
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Reducing slips and falls with smarter flooring and surface selections
Construction Specifier
AUGUST 25, 2023
Their dedication to their craft fills them with a sense of artistic and professional satisfaction; however, this feeling of pride can quickly fade away and be replaced with regret when a fatal accident occurs that could have been prevented. A fall is a sudden, unintended descent to the ground or other object, such as a platform or staircase.
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6 Dangers Of Falling Debris In Construction Sites
Construction Marketing
JUNE 20, 2022
When you see or hear about construction accidents, they usually involve heavy equipment like cranes or scaffolding. Regardless of the type of injury in the workplace, whether due to falling debris or poor safety practices, someone is always liable. How Accidents Happen Due To Falling Debris.
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Job Safety Analysis (JSA): What It Is and How to Do It
Levelset
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
Safety is a contractor’s number one priority. A job safety analysis, also called a JSA, identifies potentially hazardous tasks and provides controls to mitigate or eliminate those hazards. What is a job safety analysis (JSA)? What is a job safety analysis (JSA)? Who is responsible for completing a JSA form?
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How to Minimize Risk on Your Construction Site
Construction Junkie
MAY 25, 2021
With so many potential hazards, heavy-duty machinery, and power tools, it’s perhaps not surprising that serious accidents are relatively commonplace. However, safety risks are far from the only threat that construction sites are exposed to. You need to conduct a thorough risk assessment before your workers step foot on the site.
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6 Best Safety Glasses for Small Faces
Work Gearz
OCTOBER 11, 2021
My wife, correctly so, wanted to make sure our sons had adequate protection as freak accidents do happen. Some of the first pieces of protective gear we looked for were safety glasses. You would think that because there are so many safety glasses and safety goggle options, it would be easy to find a solution.
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Infographic: Safety In Construction Industry Explained
Best Practices Construction Law
APRIL 23, 2014
On June 2, 2014, the AGC of Middle Tennessee will be partnering with other construction trade associations across the state, Tennessee OSHA Outreach Training Centers, as well as TOSHA to have a statewide construction “Fall Protection Safety Stand Down.” Regional Construction Safety Tennessee' Infographic by Viewpoint.
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Accidents At Construction Sites: What To Do?
Best Practices Construction Law
FEBRUARY 20, 2013
" While the explosion in Kansas does not appear to have involved an accident at a construction site, early reports do indicate that the cause may have been a contractor performing underground work that struck a gas line. In any event, there are some lessons to learn when investigating or handling an accident on a construction site.
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One-Stop Safety Training
Safety Services Company
MARCH 23, 2018
Safety Training. Welcome to Safe Friday, this week we’re going to cover the ins and outs of safety training. Most accidents occur among the least experienced workers, especially new hires. Good pre-job safety training can help reduce the risk, but it is not always readily available or adequate. Helping New Workers.
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A well-deserved backseat for I2P2
FDR Safety
JUNE 3, 2014
Placement on the long-term agenda often can last for years and in any event means that it is unlikely to resurface during the current administration. I2P2 would have required all companies under OSHA’s jurisdiction to implement a safety program with detailed requirements dictated by the agency. Accident Prevention OSHA'
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A well-deserved backseat for OSHA’s I2P2
FDR Safety
JUNE 2, 2014
Placement on the long-term agenda often can last for years and in any event means that it is unlikely to resurface during the current administration. I2P2 would have required all companies under OSHA’s jurisdiction to implement a safety program with detailed requirements dictated by the agency. Accident Prevention OSHA'
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Construction Incident Response
Safety Services Company
JULY 12, 2018
To most of us, the word “accident” is suggestive of a random event, which could not have been fully prevented. Sustainable businesses demonstrate commitment to safety and health. If a safety procedure or rule wasn’t followed , why wasn’t it followed? Accident Investigations.
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Construction Incident Response
Safety Services Company
JULY 12, 2018
To most of us, the word “accident” is suggestive of a random event, which could not have been fully prevented. Sustainable businesses demonstrate commitment to safety and health. If a safety procedure or rule wasn’t followed , why wasn’t it followed? Accident Investigations.
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I'm Stuck and I Can't Get Up!
Construction Equipment
MAY 20, 2016
Google has patented a new safety feature with their autonomous cars in mind. The new safety system is an adhesive front end that glues pedestrians to the car in the event of an accident to prevent them bouncing off and further hurting themselves.
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50 New OSHA recordkeeping rule: Urgent need for employer review
FDR Safety
MAY 19, 2016
Thanks to a new OSHA recordkeeping rule, employers urgently need to take a close look at their employee handbooks, safety policies and procedures, safety incentive programs, and drug testing policies. Under it, employee complaints of retaliation can now be investigated in the same way as any other alleged safety violation.
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195 November 2016 Newsletter – Tips on responding to new OSHA drug testing, injury reporting guidance
FDR Safety
NOVEMBER 29, 2016
One of the most significant OSHA actions of 2016 was issuing guidance on drug testing, injury reporting and safety incentive programs. OSHA threw a curve ball to employers with its recent guidance on drug testing, injury reporting and safety incentive programs, leaving companies wondering how to respond. By Andrew Kaake.
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OSHA and Your Company’s Emergency Action Plan
Safety Services Company
JANUARY 6, 2020
While hazards are unavoidable in certain industries, it's an employer’s responsibility to ensure that accidents are kept to a minimum. Thankfully, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration ( OSHA ) has outlined safety guidelines to ensure the safety of both employees and employers. Start with your own facility.
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OSHA and Your Company’s Emergency Action Plan
Safety Services Company
JANUARY 7, 2020
While hazards are unavoidable in certain industries, it’s an employer’s responsibility to ensure that accidents are kept to a minimum. Thankfully, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration ( OSHA ) has outlined safety guidelines to ensure the safety of both employees and employers.
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MIOSHA rescinds safety award in wake of refinery fire
Safety Services Company
MAY 10, 2013
MIOSHA rescinds safety award in wake of refinery fire. 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. Accidents & Fatalities Oil and Gas'
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Lockout Tagout Demystified
Safety Services Company
FEBRUARY 5, 2020
Accidents involving hazardous energy are always a possibility. However, you, as a business owner, can keep your workers safe and reduce their chance of sustaining injuries by preparing and adhering to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) guidelines on hazardous energy. WHAT IS HAZARDOUS ENERGY?
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Lockout Tagout Demystified
Safety Services Company
FEBRUARY 4, 2020
Accidents involving hazardous energy are always a possibility. However, you, as a business owner, can keep your workers safe and reduce their chance of sustaining injuries by preparing and adhering to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) guidelines on hazardous energy. What is Hazardous Energy?
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Does GC Insurance Cover Subcontractors?
Levelset
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
Accidents happen, especially in construction. Between miscommunication, the wrong specifications, carelessness, or events out of anyone’s control, things can go wrong, and the damages can be expensive. Does a general contractor’s insurance cover their subcontractors’ accidents or mistakes? Who is covered by an insurance policy?
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Best Practices to Establish a Near Miss Reporting System
Construction Equipment
APRIL 3, 2015
The National Safety Council (NSC) defines a “near miss” as an unplanned event that did not result in an injury, illness or damage, but could have. Many company safety measures are reactive instead of proactive, and some organizations wait for losses to occur before taking steps to prevent recurrence.
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Carpenter’s Insurance: Who Needs It & Why
Levelset
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
You can practice safety and use common sense on the job, but there’s no way to predict when accidents or injuries might occur. Carpenter’s insurance is a financial instrument that helps protect your business if accidents, injuries, or illnesses occur in a work-related capacity. What is carpenter insurance?
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From Zero to Hero: Construction Risk Management
Safety Services Company
FEBRUARY 19, 2020
From financial difficulties to fatal accidents, construction risk management is integral in order to secure a company’s survival and eventual growth. Below are a few of the most common ones in the industry of construction: Safety Risks. Risk management plans often save companies from going under in the event of an emergency.
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From Zero to Hero: Construction Risk Management
Safety Services Company
FEBRUARY 18, 2020
From financial difficulties to fatal accidents, risk management is integral in order to secure a company’s survival and eventual growth. . Below are a few of the most common ones in the industry of construction: Safety Risks. Risk management plans often save companies from going under in the event of an emergency.
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62 NEAR MISS REPORTING
Safety Services Company
MARCH 12, 2015
Near miss reporting is a fundamental piece of a strong safety culture. Understanding the difference between incidents, near misses, and accidents is important when developing a comprehensive safety program. The definition of accident is similar to that of incident, but implies that the occurrence was unpreventable.
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Derailment inquiry exposes risk management shortfalls
Construction Law
MAY 4, 2021
A great divide exists between those who take proactive action to prevent undesirable events and those who just muddle along and wait until the bad thing happens before belatedly doing anything about it. The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) has produced an interim report into the derailment of the 06.38 Nick Barrett.
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52 A guide to home safety
Construction Cost Estimating
JULY 23, 2014
General safety : In general, it is important to ensure that the home has everything that it needs to promote the well-being of the people living in it. General safety typically applies to the entire home, regardless of the room. Proper lighting and non-slippery flooring are important to kitchen safety.
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45 Safe + Sound Week 2018: Out-Of The Box Approaches For Talking Safety
FDR Safety
AUGUST 14, 2018
Safe + Sound Week is OSHA’s nationwide event to raise awareness and understanding of the value of safety and health programs that include management leadership, worker participation, and a systematic approach to finding and fixing hazards in workplaces. Switch Roles In Safety Discussions. Make Safety Fun.
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Can a Property Owner File a Claim Against the Contractor’s Insurance?
Levelset
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
Mistakes and accidents happen, and some of those issues can be extremely expensive. It also offers a safety net against suits for injuries caused to folks who aren’t on the payroll. And, they just might choose to do so, as an accident can easily exceed minimum limits. The construction trade is full of potential pitfalls.
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OSHA Alert: How to Prepare for an OSHA Inspection
FDR Safety
MARCH 19, 2020
The representative, ideally the Safety and Health Director or Manager or someone in upper management, should be well-versed in OSHA standards applicable to the business, health and safety conditions of the workplace under inspection, location of required records to be kept under OSHA (e.g.
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NHTSA Requiring Seat Belts on Motorcoaches
Safety Services Company
NOVEMBER 26, 2013
Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today issued a final rule requiring lap and shoulder seat belts for each passenger and driver seat on new motorcoaches and other large buses. “Today’s rule is a significant step forward in our efforts to improve motorcoach safety.”
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Unique Parts of the European Construction Industry
Constructonomics
DECEMBER 1, 2015
The architects Populous and Ateliers 234 are wrestling with this as they deliver a stadium for the French Rugby Federation that will accommodate 82,000 fans and boast a retractable pitch.The added addition of conference facilities should also make it a popular destination for other non-sporting events throughout the year. Crossrail, London.
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4 Positive Impacts Asset Management and Maintenance Have On Your Construction Business
Fieldwire
JULY 20, 2022
Managing Safety Hazards and Risks. Regular maintenance and inspections help boost the safety surrounding a building site by averting several potentially harmful situations. By locking out any unsafe equipment and immediately repairing damaged or worn components, site safety is exponentially increased.
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Are Composite Toe Boots Good for Welding?
Work Gearz
FEBRUARY 4, 2021
These safety toes are generally comfortable and are less affected by the ambient temperature. Moreover, they are upto the safety standards and cover up your feet completely making it almost impossible for an electric spark to harm your foot’s sensitive skin. Composite toe can be used to protect your feet while welding.
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