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ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION

Safety Services Company

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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How to Minimize Risk on Your Construction Site

Construction Junkie

With intelligent, scalable, and effective security services, you can minimize risk and keep your assets secure. With so many potential hazards, heavy-duty machinery, and power tools, it’s perhaps not surprising that serious accidents are relatively commonplace. For example, vandalism and arson are also relatively common.

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Stronger leadership on safety needed at colleges

FDR Safety

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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Keys to an Effective Accident Investigation

Safety Services Company

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

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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6 Dangers Of Falling Debris In Construction Sites

Construction Marketing

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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Make Crane Safety Priority One!

Constructonomics

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. When not in use, loads should be lowered and secured.

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