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The Construction Safety Story Not Everyone Gets

ENR Construction

Sometimes the most important ideas take a long time to sink in. Two books that have helped to reshape ideas about occupational safety, published by the same academic press in 2014 and 2012, are Sidney Dekker’s The Field Guide to Understanding ‘Human Error’ and Todd Conklin’s Pre-Accident Investigations.

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OSHA Memorandum Takeaways: Incentive Programs & Post Incident Drug-Testing

FDR Safety

Create incentive programs based on safe practices and accident reporting, not just low accident rates. Drug testing should be used as a tool for investigating accidents, not as a punishment. While the memorandum is helpful in clarifying issues, the language and structure used throughout can be difficult to understand.

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Protecting Your Investment from Vehicle-into-Building Crashes

Wolgast Corporation

The main cause of these accidents are operator error, happening 20% of the time. When designing a new commercial building, it is a good idea to talk to your architect about features that can protect your investment from automobile users.

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Technology Trends In Construction Improving Job Site Safety

Construction Marketing

A series of innovative ideas in construction have been used to bring a remarkable difference in the industry.There is no shortage of tech gadgets for commercial projects as there are a number on offer for various projects. He has fought for the rights of accident victims and consumers for over 24 years. Author Bio: David B.

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11 Safety Tips When Handling And Storing Construction Materials

Construction Marketing

It’s not a good idea to store barrels or drums on top of one another because they might become unstable, get damaged, or spring leaks. Failure to give employees required training is one of the factors resulting in an increased number of injuries or accidents on construction sites. Avoid Stacking Drums, Barrels, Or Kegs.

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Can metal lathes be made safe?

FDR Safety

The article went on to offer the following ideas: “How can these risks be minimised? the US National Standard for Manual Turning Machines with or without Automatic Control, is mute on the ideas offered in this article. Accident Prevention' Perhaps it is for this reason that ANSI B11.6,

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EP04: Essential Lessons for a New Safety Professional

Safety Services Company

_. When you’re just starting out in the safety field, it’s important to embrace the idea that you don’t know it all. 2 — Not all accidents are preventable. You can’t prevent all accidents, but you can minimize the likelihood that they will happen. Have any guest or topic ideas?

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