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7 Ways Construction Companies Can Keep Their Workers Safe

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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. Many countries have organs in the construction sector that set standards for all construction companies. For instance, the U.S. Endnote.

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Hazardous Waste Management: How Environmental Consulting Can Help

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Other benefits include providing expertise on waste collection methodologies, emission factors, and disposal guidelines. Environmental consultants can train employees on various topics, including spill response and other treatment best practices to reduce damage and prevent accidents.

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Lockout Tagout Demystified

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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 A LOCKOUT/TAGOUT PROCEDURE?

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Lockout Tagout Demystified

Safety Services Company

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 a Lockout/Tagout Procedure?

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OSHA prompts more proactive approach to construction site safety

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The guidelines are designed to encourage businesses to implement proven, consistent safety practices to prevent accidents. This fall, OSHA released “Recommended Practices for Safety and Health Programs,” a major update of a 30 year-old program.

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OSHA and Your Company’s Emergency Action Plan

Safety Services Company

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. Ensuring safety is well worth it.

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OSHA and Your Company’s Emergency Action Plan

Safety Services Company

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. Ensuring safety is well worth it.

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