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44 Percent of Contractors Report Vehicles Crashing into Road Projects

Construction Equipment

Half of those reported an injury, and 13 percent said the accident resulted in a fatality. Contractors responding were in California, Colorado, Indiana, Kentucky, Minnesota, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, and Washington.

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June 2016 newsletter

FDR Safety

If you asked the typical small business man or woman if he or she wanted to protect their employees from workplace accidents, the answer would, of course, be yes. Small businesses sometimes erroneously believe that they don’t need training because they have never had a workplace accident. Join Our Mailing List.

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5 Ways To Make Jobsite Safety More Engaging For Construction Workers

Construction Business Owner

Often, many teams are under the impression that jobsite accidents won’t happen to them — it’s something that happens to someone else. By sharing stories of accidents happening to other, real people, it can move the conversation in a way so teams recognize that accidents can happen — even to them. Promote to rotator No.

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Minimize Incidents & Injuries at the Worksite

Construction Business Owner

million work-related deaths and 374 million non-fatal workplace accidents occur every year. How effective contractor management saves time, money & lives. Wed, 10/05/2022 - 14:42. Occupational hazards exact high fiscal and social costs. Globally, 2.78 The construction industry had the largest amount of fatalities, with 1,008 in 2020.

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Free White Paper: Know Your First Aid Obligations

Construction Business Owner

When accidents happen, make sure you meet OSHA’s first aid & medical services requirements. Free White Paper: Know Your First Aid Obligations. Mon, 08/15/2022 - 13:29. Every employer must provide adequate access to first aid and medical services, but your specific requirements depend on a variety of factors.

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Know Your First Aid Obligations

Construction Business Owner

When accidents happen, make sure you meet OSHA’s first aid & medical services requirements. Know Your First Aid Obligations. Mon, 08/15/2022 - 13:29. Every employer must provide adequate access to first aid and medical services, but your specific requirements depend on a variety of factors.

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State by State Incentives Guide

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

an hour and be eligible to receive employer-provided coverage under an accident or health plan. The KENTUCKY ENTERPRISE INITIATIVE ACT (KEIA): For new or expanded service or technology, manufacturing, or tourism attraction project in Kentucky. New employees must work a minimum of 20 hours per week, make at least $15.50

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