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How to File a Lawsuit After an Injury At a Construction Site?

Construction Marketing

Unfortunately, injuries at construction sites are highly likely. But first, it is important to understand that every case is unique, and you should always consult with a qualified construction accident injury attorney to get specific advice about your situation. Are you able to prove that negligence?

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7 Ways Construction Companies Can Keep Their Workers Safe

Construction Marketing

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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Wellness is for builders, not just for buildings

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Construction work is demanding—both physically and mentally—and the likelihood of injury or disability is higher than other sectors. As an industry, we have done an excellent job at emphasizing and improving site safety so that everyone goes home safe every day. But what about going home healthy? .

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Not even OSHA has a consistent definition of what is a recordable injury

FDR Safety

OSHA’s new recordkeeping rules on fatalities and serious injuries and illnesses are fairly clear, but they leave unresolved the confusion that many employers feel about the overall recordkeeping process. So OSHA knows where your injuries and illnesses are occurring, or do they? Today’s guest blogger is Mark Moran of Safetyhighways.

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A Wake-up Message for Employers or An Ounce of Prevention…

FDR Safety

I’m proud of our record in helping clients litigate citations/violations and/or fulfill obligations under informal or formal OSHA settlement agreements. Without a documented procedure, a serious injury is waiting to occur. Call me… A few minutes of discussion could possibly improve your safety program and LOTO procedures.

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OSHA settlement sometimes needs a second opinion

FDR Safety

However, FDRsafety has been contacted on numerous occasions after an OSHA settlement agreement is in place and the company has discovered that agency’s suggested or mandated abatement method has a major impact on issues such as productivity or even increases hazard to employees.

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Things Involved With Hiring Uncertified Hi-Rail Crane Operators – What You Need To Know

Construction Marketing

The risks associated with an uncertified operator can be severe. It ranges from personnel injuries to property damage. We’ll explore what could happen if special safety protocols aren’t followed. With hiring hi-rail crane equipment come a lot of responsibilities, especially towards safety.