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Construction Jobsite Safety: Strategies and Resources for Worker Well-Being

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Consider these elements of a training and awareness program to save lives, mitigate injuries, and reduce liability and costs . Selective Insurance recently released the results of a 10-year study of workplace injury trends , based on 110,000 workers’ compensation claims between 2011 and 2021. Fri, 08/05/2022 - 07:00.

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Top 8 Construction Health and Safety Hazards — and Ways to Protect Your Jobsite

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Hazardous conditions can have both short-term and long-term financial consequences along with the possibility of work-related illness or injury. . According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, falls accounted for more than 1 in 3 jobsite fatalities in 2019. These injuries often result in missed time or permanent incapacity.

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Third-Party Auditors Helping Connect the Dots of Contractor Verification

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Throughout the process, the third-party auditor inspects and validates the documentation uploaded. Common types of documentation and requirements include safety programs, training programs, insurance information, workers’ compensation information, incident statistics, financial stability, and past performance. workers is 3.8

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Examining OSHA’s Pending IIPP Standard

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OSHA is directing its efforts toward enforcing a standard in which employers nationwide will be required to establish a thorough, written injury and illness prevention program (IIPP). This will include investigating incidents, inspecting the workplace for hazards, and identifying new hazards created by worksite changes or emergencies.

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