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

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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics , fall incidents in construction make up almost half of all fall-related fatalities in the workplace. So, with falls being a fear for contractors, initiatives like National Ladder Safety Month are vital. In 2020 alone, construction sites accounted for over 5,000 of these reports.

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

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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics , fall incidents in construction make up almost half of all fall-related fatalities in the workplace. So, with falls being a fear for contractors, initiatives like National Ladder Safety Month are vital. In 2020 alone, construction sites accounted for over 5,000 of these reports.

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PPE Products for Increased Jobsite Safety

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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 Safety Meetings: 7 Key Topics You Need to Address

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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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How to Effectively Maintain Your Third-Party Auditor Account

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Most third-party auditors grade contractors based on the following elements: Statistical Information: OSHA 300/A Logs, OH&S Statistics, TRIR, TRF, etc. Health, Safety, & Environmental Program: Safety Manual, Safety Management System, HSE Manual, etc. You should log into your account at least once a week.

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OSHA violations: Back door to higher penalties and criminal prosecution

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Employers cited for workplace safety or health violations could find themselves facing significantly higher penalties and possible felony prosecution under a new federal initiative to use alleged OSHA violations as a launching point to investigate whether companies are also violating environmental laws. each day. (I

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Top 6 Most Dangerous Construction Activities

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Bureau of Labor Statistics. If you’re a construction safety veteran, your safety program is well established and falls in line with OSHA requirements. Regularly reviewing and training employees to the standard of the applicable codes and regulations is a proactive way to ensure compliance. Source: U.S. Fix the Six.

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