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No More Overlooking Work Zone Accidents

FDR Safety

An appropriate topic given that it was Memorial Day Weekend and the kick-off to what we in the safety industry know as the 100 Deadliest Days. While teenage accidents and deaths are undoubtedly important, they are not the only group who see dramatic rise in danger as more cars crowd the roads during the summer months.

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Construction Work Accidents- Where Do the Risks Lie?

Constructonomics

Whilst the UK construction industry continues to see growth month on month, it still remains a potentially dangerous industry to be a part of, with the risk of injury apparent every day. It’s not a nice place to start yet the fact that there are fatal accidents within the construction industry can’t be hidden.

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What are the common safety violations in construction work and how can you avoid them?

Lets Build

Safety violations on construction sites aren’t uncommon—just look at these statistics: Over 20% of all fatal workplace accidents in the EU during 2019 took place in the construction industry, making it the top industry for fatal injuries. The second safety violation most commonly cited by OSHA is “struck by” accidents.

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The Gamification of Telematics

Construction Business Owner

Driver safety is an important issue no matter the industry. The average cost of each accident is approximately $21,000, and the average accident rate for all commercial fleets is approximately 20 percent.

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Fatal falls up significantly in 2014

FDR Safety

While the overall rate of fatal workplace accidents remained steady in 2014 compared with the year before, there was a significant increase in fatalities caused by falls, slips and trips, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. In that industry segment, fatalities were up 17 percent in 2014 compared with 2013.

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Making the Construction Industry Accessible for All

Fieldwire

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the construction industry remains at 89% men to 11% women. The Great Recession caused many to leave the industry. An Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR) study finds that 44% of women in construction have seriously considered leaving the industry. Black and 2.1%

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Shortcuts On The Job: Are They Worth It?

FDR Safety

Over 5,190 fatal accidents occurred in the United States as recently as 2016, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Some accidents are simply that, accidents, while others are avoidable. One of the main causes of these avoidable accidents is our desire to save time by taking shortcuts on the job.

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