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Electrical Workers Taking Deadly Safety Risks

Safety Services Company

Electrical tradespeople accounted for 29% of all electrical-related fatalities in the workplace between 2003 and 2012, and they continue to be critically injured on the job when working on energized electrical panels or ballasts/347V lighting. Electrical workers accounted for 14% of all occupational fatalities between 2008 and 2012.

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The Danger of Over-Reporting on your OSHA 300 Forms

Safety Services Company

Per OSHA’s regulation 29 CFR 1904, employers with more than 10 employees are required to keep a record of serious work-related injuries and illnesses. For example, accidentally reporting an injury that did not occur on the jobsite or reporting a cut or scrape that isn’t a recordable accident could have dire consequences. What is TRIR?

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SLIPS, TRIPS, AND FALLS

Safety Services Company

If you add in the slip or trip injuries that are reported incorrectly because they resulted in strains and sprains or are “bodily reaction” (a slip/trip/balance issue that didn’t result in impact)? Attention lapses and distractions may account for many of these incidents. This issue affects companies worldwide.

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Insurance for HVAC Contractors: What It Covers and Why You Need It

Levelset

Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) contractors must protect their business property while reducing the odds that a job-related accident or injury could financially harm their business. Business owners policy : This policy includes the foundation of property and liability coverages referred to thus far.

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constructionattorneyblog: Risks in LEED design

Construction Lawyer

The cases with which he has been involved are varied and wide-ranging and include personal injury, breach of contract, criminal defense, commercial disputes, and consumer fraud. All references to "Sabo & Zahn" refer to Sabo & Zahn LLC. In other words, you use the stuff we post here at your own risk. Risks in LEED design.

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Demystifying ISNetWorld Compliance

Safety Services Company

Bringing any third-party auditor account to a 100% score can be a daunting and time-consuming task. Understanding the 6 Common Questions about ISNetworld® is our way of giving you a piece of free advice and hopefully aid you in effectively maintaining your account. WHAT IS ISNETWORLD®? That’s where Safety Services Company comes in.

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Best Work Boots for Ankle Support

Work Gearz

If you have chosen to read this article, you probably have already experienced an ankle sprain or injury, or you may just suffer, after standing on your feet all day, from sore fatigued feet and ankles. The construction features cement attachment of the uppers to the outsole eliminating the risk of water penetration. Swollen feet.

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