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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. Gather Information. Gather Information. To do that you must first secure the accident scene. Write the Report.

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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. Gather Information. Gather Information. To do that you must first secure the accident scene. Write the Report.

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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. of non-fatal accidents due to safety violations took place on construction sites in the EU.

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Legal challenge to injury and illness data reporting rule

FDR Safety

OSHA says personally identifiable employee information will be removed, but it will not be difficult for those with knowledge of the employer’s operations to discern an injured employee’s identity, and potentially private medical information, using information from the submitted forms.

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Proactive Risk Management Strategies for Oil & Gas Companies

Safety Services Company

As part of a heavily regulated industry, fuel companies also have to comply with safety and environmental regulations. Risk management ensures companies comply with regulations. Contractor prequalifications ensure companies meet health and safety standards, are environmentally conscious, and minimize accidents.

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Three Steps to Mitigate Project Conflicts

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Perhaps an accident where proper safety regulations were not adhered to. Maybe it’s a subcontractor that says he never got his set of plans or is missing a vital piece of project information and now is weeks behind schedule. It’s one of those things we all dread. Something goes horribly wrong on a project.

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How to Prepare for OSHA’s New Crane Rule

Viewpoint Construction Technology

If you work in construction, you’re familiar the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), whose standards regulate safety on the nation’s construction sites. Being compliant with OSHA regulations is imperative to a construction business’s success. You probably also know the agency isn’t known for making new rules quickly.

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