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Preventing Falls: How Contractors can Master Ladder Safety One Step at a Time

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The Shocking Truth About Ladder Mishaps As careful as we may try to be, the reality is over 22,000 people are reported injured yearly due to ladder-related accidents; of these, over 100 people sustained fatal injuries. Construction sites make up the vast majority of accidents and, unfortunately, fatalities.

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Preventing Falls: How Contractors can Master Ladder Safety One Step at a Time

Safety Services Company

The Shocking Truth About Ladder Mishaps As careful as we may try to be, the reality is over 22,000 people are reported injured yearly due to ladder-related accidents; of these, over 100 people sustained fatal injuries. Construction sites make up the vast majority of accidents and, unfortunately, fatalities.

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6 Dangers Of Falling Debris In Construction Sites

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When you see or hear about construction accidents, they usually involve heavy equipment like cranes or scaffolding. How Accidents Happen Due To Falling Debris. Negligence in securing equipment, particularly when it’s dangling from ladders, beams, or other surfaces. Violations of safety rules can lead to workplace accidents.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

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Compliance/Regulations. Recently I had a friend fall walking near a construction zone while carrying a case of water to her coffee shop. She tripped over one of the construction sign legs that was sticking out beyond the construction cone and fencing, but she was not walking in the construction zone. General Management.

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#10 Machine Guarding: Examining Top OSHA Violations of 2013

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Contained within OSHA regulation 1910.212 are the basic instructions for providing guarding on all machines. The regulation is also a very succinct rule with four main points. Guards must conform to appropriate standards and prevent the operator from having his body in the danger zone during operation. Safeguarding Machinery.

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Lessons in Defensive Driving

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The most common causes of traffic accidents are driving while distracted, fatigue, and impairment. Vehicular accidents are the most common cause of workplace injury and death. Follow the bellow safety tips when navigating vehicles on company premises to help minimize accidents. Follow our speed limit and other regulations.

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Lessons in Defensive Driving

Safety Services Company

The most common causes of traffic accidents are driving while distracted, fatigue, and impairment. Vehicular accidents are the most common cause of workplace injury and death. Follow the bellow safety tips when navigating vehicles on company premises to help minimize accidents. Follow our speed limit and other regulations.

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