FDR Safety

APRIL 15, 2020

In recent months, we at FDRsafety have been surprised at the number of cases involving injuries resulting from falling objects. While accidents are an unfortunate reality in industry, some involved trained workers being in the line of fire. Where do gravity related accidents fall in the eyes of OSHA? The 7500 lb.

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FDR Safety

MAY 29, 2018

What is clear, however, is that the toll of workplace injury, illness and death remains too high, and too many workers remain at serious risk. We believe that our past experience, knowledge, and wisdom somehow cloaks us from the risk of serious injury, especially in the workplace. There is much more work to be done.

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Safety Services Company

MARCH 1, 2024

In this blog, let’s break down the major causes of ladder-related injuries, the safety essentials for contractors, and how to ensure safety and compliance for your workers at all times! Construction sites make up the vast majority of accidents and, unfortunately, fatalities. Why is this the case, and what should contractors look for?

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Levelset

AUGUST 24, 2022

Builder’s risk insurance, typically used by general contractors, covers property damage to a building under construction, while general liability insurance covers costs associated with third-party injuries or property damage caused by contractors. . Covers contractors against accidents, property damage, and in some cases, libel.

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

Every year, about 235,000 people over the age of 15 come to the emergency room with injuries they’ve sustained in the bathroom, and 14 percent of those injuries result in hospitalization. Injuries increase with age, and for all ages the most accident-prone activities were bathing, showering, and getting out of the tub or shower.

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Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 10, 2012

WILG president talks workplace injuries. Boyd, president of the Workers Injury Law and Advocacy Group. What is the Workers Injury Law and Advocacy Group? The Workers’ Injury Law and Advocacy Group (www.wilg.org) has grown into an important, national voice for workers. How long have you been with the group?

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Contractor Bookkeeping

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

Guest Blogger : Patti McQuinn, Massage Therapist, Luna Massage Therapy She is a provider for many insurance companies such as Aetna, Premera and Regence, plus auto accidents and Workman''s Comprehension (L&I) claims. Repetitive stress injury. Repetitive stress injuries can be prevented and minimized. About the Author.

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FDR Safety

NOVEMBER 12, 2012

A spotlight has been focused on UCLA ever since a horrific lab accident in December 2008 caused the death of a research assistant. There have been several other campus deaths in the past two years caused by accidents that in other cases would have been under the jurisdiction of OSHA. That event caused me to dig into the bigger picture.

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Construction Marketing

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

The data has the possibility of being sustainably used in the future to boost efficiency in both the construction and other sectors. These advancements in technology will significantly minimize construction injuries and lead to more spectacular civil engineering structures. Author Bio: David B. Lever, founded the law firm, David B.

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Construction Specifier

AUGUST 25, 2023

Architects, engineers, and specifiers strive to find a balance between structural and functional requirements while considering aesthetics and sustainability during the planning phase. 1 By understanding the role design and flooring materials play in these preventable events, specifiers can improve safety.

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Safety Services Company

JULY 12, 2018

All incidents resulting in near misses or injuries need to be investigated. To most of us, the word “accident” is suggestive of a random event, which could not have been fully prevented. However, most all workplace illnesses, injuries, and fatalities are mostly preventable. Accident Investigations.

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Safety Services Company

JULY 12, 2018

All incidents resulting in near misses or injuries need to be investigated. To most of us, the word “accident” is suggestive of a random event, which could not have been fully prevented. However, most all workplace illnesses, injuries, and fatalities are mostly preventable. Accident Investigations.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

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.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

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.

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Work Gearz

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Head injuries are one of the most common accidents that occur at construction sites. Every year thousands of construction workers sustain head injuries at work. The severity of head injuries are much more than that of other body parts thereby making safety caps all the more important at construction sites. .

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Fieldwire

JANUARY 11, 2023

Many actions can be taken to make the sector greener and more sustainable: for instance investing in electric or hydrogen vehicles and heavy machinery, or in ecological materials such as low-carbon cement. Bureau of Labor Statistics , there were 5,190 fatal work injuries recorded in the United States in 2021. According to the U.S.

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FDR Safety

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

Recent cases (both OSHA and personal injury) suggest that industry’s quest to mandate employee performance may ignore the real world where workers encounter variables, and strict interpretation of the policy would literally prevent the work from being done. However, some policies are so strict that they create potential legal issues.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 31, 2023

In addition to flexibility in design, prefab offers many advantages over stick-built construction by distributing the work and completing components in advance to create sustainable and safer building practices. Indoor factory construction also protects workers from extreme weather conditions that may contribute to accidents.

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FDR Safety

JANUARY 16, 2020

OSHA Area Offices may add, based on local evidence, manufacturing establishments (regardless of the NAICS codes) to the master list where amputation injuries or fatalities related to machinery and equipment have occurred in the five years preceding the effective date of this Instruction.

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Fieldwire

MARCH 20, 2023

Construction is a dangerous field with numerous opportunities for injuries. The AGC Report shows that diversity and inclusion improve safety where accidents can be fatal. Therefore, the likelihood of accidents in your workplace increases. These metrics track your company and its sustainability, diversity and inclusion efforts.

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FDR Safety

MARCH 11, 2019

I have done hundreds of Task Based Risk Assessments and handled expert cases for OSHA or personal injury where there is no foundation for the worker “training.” He has a strong interest in lean manufacturing and its relationship to safety and in sustainability, and is recognized internationally for his expertise in machine guarding.

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FDR Safety

AUGUST 21, 2018

According to OSHA, it is estimated that employers pay an estimated $1 billion PER WEEK in direct costs resulting from workplace illness or injury. This total is made up of the medical costs of an accident, compensation payments for the injured worker, and any legal expenses. Indirect Costs.

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FDR Safety

MARCH 21, 2013

The bottom line is that the majority of accidents are not due to a lack of training, skill or knowledge — they are simply related to poor decision-making. The “it could never happen to me” attitude sends many people to emergency rooms with serious injuries, sometimes life-threatening. Accountability for actions.

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Work Gearz

JULY 8, 2020

They protect against impending accidents from falling or hanging objects in the sites. While the hard hats do their duty in protecting you from injuries, it’s your turn too to maintain and keep them clean for daily use. Should hard hats be replaced in case it has sustained an impact?

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Work Gearz

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Despite increasing lookout for occupational safety and health during the past century, an estimated 317 million non-fatal occupational injuries and 321,000 occupation fatalities occur globally each year, making 151 workers sustain a work-related accident every 15 seconds according to ILO 2013 (International Labour Organization).

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FDR Safety

MAY 8, 2012

It was also noted that the reach for shorter workers was such that it could lead to an ergonomic injury. The team decides to rehang tools for easier accessibility – and save a second in the process. The easier reach significantly reduced the ergonomic stressor. Big deal – right? min wasted / worker / shift. • 20 workers / shift X 6.66

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Work Gearz

MARCH 5, 2022

Good EMT work boots will support you in your daily movements from jumping in and out of ambulances, lifting accident victims, or running from your vehicle to a trauma scene. That foot and leg support should not only reduce foot and leg fatigue but sustain you as your endurance is put to a test.

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FDR Safety

AUGUST 21, 2018

According to OSHA, it is estimated that employers pay an estimated $1 billion PER WEEK in direct costs resulting from workplace illness or injury. This total is made up of the medical costs resulting from an accident, compensation payments for the injured worker, and any legal expenses. Indirect Costs.

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Work Gearz

DECEMBER 17, 2021

They’re reinforced and the knuckles and palms are well-protected and padded since they sustain maximum injuries when an accident happens. Rigger gloves are absolute work gloves that offer safety from multiple work hazards. Have a look!

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Work Gearz

OCTOBER 17, 2020

Hiking boots are perfect amalgamation of comfort and toughness and can sustain almost all weather conditions. This way, these boots prevent slippage on slippery surfaces and accidents. These are durable, waterproof and offer great support. Outer Soles: Almost every work demands a specific amount of tread to be present in the boots.

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ENR Construction

JULY 31, 2012

Sustainability. Unevenly backfilling such tunnels can introduce unsymmetrical loads on the three-pin arches, which could lead to an accident like the one that felled a TechSpan tunnel in Gerards Cross, England, six years ago (ENR 7/11/05 p. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 13, 2023

Keeping Boots on the Ground Stick-built construction has long been the standard in commercial construction , but it’s time-consuming, labor-intensive, and creates more opportunities for on-site accidents and injuries. For example, prefabricated plenums are proof of how off-site manufacturing drives major improvements in safety.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 5, 2021

But the organisations that build and maintain cycling infrastructure have a key role to play in making this a sustained trend. Bumps and dents in the road can not only ruin the experience, but contribute to falls and accidents. Here’s how the construction industry can help to create a bigger, safer cycling infrastructure across Europe.

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Work Gearz

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Along with magnifying the problem of previous injuries, ill-fitting and non-specialty boots can lead to slippage and injuries. You never know when you could lose your firm footing on a wet floor and experience an accident, especially as tiled floors are highly susceptible to slipping issues. No-slip shoes. Oil resistant shoes.

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Work Gearz

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Along with magnifying the problem of previous injuries, ill-fitting and non-specialty boots can lead to slippage and injuries. You never know when you could lose your firm footing on a wet floor and experience an accident, especially as tiled floors are highly susceptible to slipping issues. No-slip shoes. Oil resistant shoes.

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Work Gearz

APRIL 1, 2022

Chainsaw trousers are necessary PPE because it’s the legs that sustain the majority of injuries in a chainsaw accident. Whether you’re a hobbyist chopper or you do it for a living, you just can’t avoid the necessity of wearing chainsaw trousers.

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