Pro Builder

JUNE 15, 2023

PPE Products for Increased Jobsite Safety ldeakins Thu, 06/15/2023 - 13:14 Falls accounted for just over 35% of all workplace deaths within construction and extraction occupations in 2020, and during that same year, construction laborers saw their highest annual fatal injury count (308) in half a decade, according to the U.S.

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Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 18, 2015

Driver safety is an important issue no matter the industry. The average cost of each accident is approximately $21,000, and the average accident rate for all commercial fleets is approximately 20 percent.

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FDR Safety

NOVEMBER 25, 2013

The resurgence of the construction industry is, of course, good news, but it also comes with challenges on the safety front, including shortages of experienced workers and managers. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Inadequate safety performance can lead to employee turnover and various legal, financial and reputational risks.

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Construction Marketing

MAY 19, 2021

Statistics show that there are over 400 injuries and over 20 fatalities each year related to construction in Ontario alone. As an employer, you should ensure that your construction site offers maximum safety and security standards to its workers. Here are critical steps you can undertake to enhance safety at your construction site.

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Work Gearz

JULY 10, 2020

nearly 20% of the deaths on the construction sites happened due to not wearing of the safety vests. . Vehicle operators cannot recognize a worker who is wearing inadequate or non-enhanced-visibility clothing in sufficient time to avoid an accident.”. Benefits of Wearing Safety Vests in Construction Sites. SAFETY VESTS.

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Safety Services Company

MAY 3, 2021

No matter what you call them — safety meetings can be an effective way to quickly incorporate safety into your day-to-day operation without interfering with production. We’ve put together a list of the top 7 construction safety meeting topics you should be addressing regularly. The Importance of Safety Meetings.

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Green Industry Professionals

JULY 30, 2018

Bureau of Labor Statistics. Lawn care and landscaping is the 10th most deadly industry in the nation, according to the U.S.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

By the same token, many potential situations pose risk to the health and safety of your employees and others working on the jobsite. Here’s an overview of eight of the top safety and health hazards in construction — and some preventive measures you can take to avoid these risks. . Struck-by accidents. Electrocution.

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FDR Safety

APRIL 15, 2019

These studies include terrifying statistics on accidents, injuries, deaths, age groups most likely to be hurt, and suggestions on how to drive safer. Through those miles I’ve been fortunate to be accident free, but I also get in my car remembering why I’m driving safely and more importantly for whom. Think about your why.

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FDR Safety

AUGUST 27, 2015

Stats show importance of employee safety on- and off-the-job. FDRsafety named one of the top 3 safety consulting firms in the U.S. Stats show importance of employee safety on- and off-the-job. And for companies there are other kinds of costs as well, no matter where an accident occurs. Join Our Mailing List. By Fred Rine.

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Best Practices Construction Law

APRIL 23, 2014

On June 2, 2014, the AGC of Middle Tennessee will be partnering with other construction trade associations across the state, Tennessee OSHA Outreach Training Centers, as well as TOSHA to have a statewide construction “Fall Protection Safety Stand Down.” Regional Construction Safety Tennessee' Infographic by Viewpoint.

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Safety Services Company

JANUARY 29, 2013

Study: Obese drivers more likely to die from car accidents. This article was written by Safety Consultants with Safety Services Company , we provide Construction, Manufacturing, and General Industry Safety Programs to over 100,000 clients across the United States and Canada. Body Mass Index. Estimated Risk Ratio.

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Safety Services Company

APRIL 5, 2018

OSHA Safety & Compliance. Welcome to Safe Friday, this week we’re going to cover the ins and outs of OSHA safety and compliance. Workplace inspections and investigations are conducted by OSHA compliance safety and health officers trained in safety and industrial hygiene. Daily Inspections for OSHA Safety.

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Safety Services Company

MAY 8, 2013

Bureau of Labor Statistics Releases Finalized Occupational Death Findings. This article was written by Safety Consultants with Safety Services Company , we provide Construction, Manufacturing, and General Industry Safety Programs to over 100,000 clients across the United States and Canada. Accidents & Fatalities'

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FDR Safety

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

Over 5,190 fatal accidents occurred in the United States as recently as 2016, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Some accidents are simply that, accidents, while others are avoidable. One of the main causes of these avoidable accidents is our desire to save time by taking shortcuts on the job.

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Construction Junkie

MAY 25, 2021

It’s a morbid statistic, but the construction industry experiences more workplace deaths than any other. With so many potential hazards, heavy-duty machinery, and power tools, it’s perhaps not surprising that serious accidents are relatively commonplace.

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FDR Safety

FEBRUARY 19, 2015

While careful attention to fall protection is needed in a wide variety of workplaces, evidence for its importance clearly can be seen in fatality statistics in the construction industry – falls were the leading cause of fatal construction accidents in 2013, with 294 of the 796 total deaths. Accident Prevention OSHA'

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FDR Safety

SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

While the overall rate of fatal workplace accidents remained steady in 2014 compared with the year before, there was a significant increase in fatalities caused by falls, slips and trips, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. The rate of fatal accidents per 100,000 full-time equivalent workers was 14.1

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FDR Safety

DECEMBER 16, 2013

Many companies under OSHA’s jurisdiction have to make an annual report to the Bureau of Labor Statistics on illnesses and injuries on their worksites, and these reports, called OSHA 300 logs, are posted for employees to see. The logs contain statistical data on injuries and illnesses, but provide no insight as to the cause.

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Constructonomics

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

Accidents happen all over the world and if the accident happens to a minority or or a person not considered important then people, wrongly, do not seem to care. In Myanmar there was a construction accident that killed two and injured 18. Normally, an accident such as that would be swept under the carpet and ignored.

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Safety Services Company

APRIL 9, 2013

Safety Services Company Offers Free Violence Awareness Poster. This article was written by Safety Consultants with Safety Services Company , we provide Construction, Manufacturing, and General Industry Safety Programs to over 100,000 clients across the United States and Canada. To download the poster click here.

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Safety Services Company

JULY 20, 2020

Bureau of Labor Statistics. If you’re a construction safety veteran, your safety program is well established and falls in line with OSHA requirements. When your program serves up the right information to employees, you create a culture that highlights safety. Fall Protection and Ladder Safety. Source: U.S.

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Safety Services Company

APRIL 12, 2013

Safety Services Company Offers Poster to Raise Workplace Violence Awareness. This article was written by Safety Consultants with Safety Services Company , we provide Construction, Manufacturing, and General Industry Safety Programs to over 100,000 clients across the United States and Canada.

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Fieldwire

JANUARY 11, 2023

Preventing accidents and reducing risk exposure The safety of construction site workers is always a priority for construction companies – and there is a lot to improve. 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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Fieldwire

MARCH 20, 2023

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the construction industry remains at 89% men to 11% women. Workplace Safety Diversity also favors a critical part of your company: workplace safety. The National Safety Council ranks the construction industry fourth in death rates behind agriculture, mining and transportation.

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Construction Cost Estimating

JULY 23, 2014

According to Statistics Canada, in the two year period of 2009-2010, 4.27 Chances are there are a thousand and one ways that something could go sideways in the kitchen, the bathroom and certainly on the stairs (the same Statistics Canada study says that in the two year period there were 166,000 injuries resulting from a fight with steps).

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

You can practice safety and use common sense on the job, but there’s no way to predict when accidents or injuries might occur. Carpenter’s insurance is a financial instrument that helps protect your business if accidents, injuries, or illnesses occur in a work-related capacity. What is carpenter insurance?

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Construction Business Owner

JUNE 29, 2012

Construction Safety. Industry Statistics. This week, I’m pleased to welcome David DeVita, a safety expert with 20 years of experience, from Carolina Safety Consultants. A Safety Consultant’s Opinion: After having worked in the safety industry for over 21 years, 14 of which were with 2 major insurance companies.

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Lets Build

AUGUST 8, 2017

That is a statistic that “ The Construction Industry Helpline ”, an organization to help those in the construction industry on a variety of topics, CEO Bill Hill has discovered. Construction has one of the highest risks of suicide amongst its employees but they aren’t taking the statistics lying down, they are starting to fight back.

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Safety Services Company

MARCH 9, 2018

The MSQ however is composed of over 2,300+ questions that review your OSHA statistics, Drug & Alcohol, OSHA statistics, Safety Programs, Certifications, and many other components. Here, you upload your complete and compliant safety program. That’s where Safety Services Company comes in. What is ISNetworld®?

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Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 9, 2011

Construction Safety. Industry Statistics. David is a construction safety expert for Carolina Safety Consultants with over 20 years of experience. Some project managers tend to think of safety in the workplace as one of those things that we do “when we get a chance.” MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |.

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Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 1, 2013

In the past year 138 oil and gas extraction workers died on the job — the most in more than twenty years, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. These companies need to be proactive with safety, stop looking solely at their bottom line, and find ways to curb these accidents from happening.”. Oil and Gas'

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Safety Services Company

JANUARY 20, 2020

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are over 40,000 snow, ice, and sleet related workplace injuries every year. Below are compliance-tested principles you can follow as an employer to ensure the safety of your workers during winter. Your employees’ safety against slips and falls must not come second to dress codes.

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Safety Services Company

JANUARY 21, 2020

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are over 40,000 snow, ice, and sleet related workplace injuries every year. Below are compliance-tested principles you can follow as an employer to ensure the safety of your workers during winter. Your employees’ safety against slips and falls must not come second to dress codes.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 5, 2022

Construction Jobsite Safety: Strategies and Resources for Worker Well-Being. Jobsite safety is critical for workers and for your home building company. More than half of that spending (56%) went toward safety education, a sign that construction remains a potentially dangerous job. Fri, 08/05/2022 - 07:00.

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Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 1, 2013

In the past year 138 oil and gas extraction workers died on the job — the most in more than twenty years, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. These companies need to be proactive with safety, stop looking solely at their bottom line, and find ways to curb these accidents from happening.”. Oil and Gas'

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Safety Services Company

MARCH 27, 2015

Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that there were over 200,000 cases involving falls, slips, trips in 2012, and that’s not counting the ones that went unreported. Many safety professional believe that these accidents are among the most under reported incidents.

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