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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

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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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Construction Business Owner Blogs

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Compliance/Regulations. About Us Contact Us Advertise Press Releases Upload Artwork Via FTP -->. Recently I had a friend fall walking near a construction zone while carrying a case of water to her coffee shop. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. 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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Construction Business Owner Blogs

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Compliance/Regulations. About Us Contact Us Advertise Press Releases Upload Artwork Via FTP -->. The more complex answer is workers are being pushed and pressured on production to the point that workers get into a zone of “get it done regardless of safety.” Safety regulations are in place for a reason. technology.

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National Electrical Safety Month: Key Workplace Safety Tips

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We’ll also explore best practices to comply with OSHA regulations and foster a culture of electrical safety on all of your job sites and work projects. Failure to comply with personal protective equipment and handling regulations can also lead to serious injury. Here’s how to create a lasting safety culture.

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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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