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FAQs About Contractor Management Platforms

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may be wondering how to make 2024 the best year yet for health, safety, and compliance. After all, safety first, bidding next. Answer: Each year, contractors must complete an annual update to remain compliant with safety regulations and qualified to perform work. Naturally, many contractors (like you!)

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6 Dangers Of Falling Debris In Construction Sites

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Regardless of the type of injury in the workplace, whether due to falling debris or poor safety practices, someone is always liable. Whoever is responsible for breaching their duty of care should compensate for the injuries. Incorrect stacking of materials puts them at risk of toppling over. .

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What Happens When You Don’t Wear Safety Glasses?

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If only workers wear the right safety glasses, the eyes can be protected from damage. If you don’t wear safety glasses, it can cause permanent loss of vision, eye injuries that might leave you unfit to carry out your work anymore, and hefty medical bills that’ll be too hard to settle. . Electrical and mechanical repairs .

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California Increases Enforcement of Roofing Safety Standards

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The California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) has announced the launch of the Roofing Compliance Working Group (RCWG) to increase the enforcement of safety and labor law standards in the industry. Cal/OSHA roofing regulations can be found in sections 1730 and 1731 of Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations.

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The Danger of Over-Reporting on your OSHA 300 Forms

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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. Experience Modification Rate or EMR is the number used by insurance companies to measure the cost of injuries in the past and the predication of future accidents or risk of a company.

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Hard Hats & Crafts – Celebrating Women Leaders in Construction Safety

Construction Junkie

The following article has been sponsored by Hilmerson Safety and also appeared first on HilmersonSafety.com. Since the 90’s and early 2000’s they’ve paved new paths for women pursuing careers in construction safety. For Women in Construction (WIC) Week 2021 Hilmerson Safety® celebrates women in the field by sharing their stories.

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Top OSHA Violations in Construction (2021)

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The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) is the federal agency responsible for maintaining workplace safety across all industries. Along with other construction laws , OSHA regulations seek to protect everyone working in the construction industry. Peter Lindborg. View profile. 41 years experience. 33 answers.

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