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

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By the same token, many potential situations pose risk to the health and safety of your employees and others working on the jobsite. Here’s an overview of eight of the top safety and health hazards in construction — and some preventive measures you can take to avoid these risks. . Electrocution.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

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Construction Safety. Industry Statistics. David is a construction safety expert for Carolina Safety Consultants with over 20 years of experience. Some project managers tend to think of safety in the workplace as one of those things that we do “when we get a chance.” SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. INSURANCE |.

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Third-Party Auditors Helping Connect the Dots of Contractor Verification

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Third–party prequalification is a rapidly-growing business model providing companies with a convenient way to ensure contractors meet safety, fiscal, and other requirements before being hired to work on a jobsite. per 100,000 for offshore workers, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics , and you can see wherein the need lies.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

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Construction Safety. Industry Statistics. Other reports that are typically offered include: EEO/Minority Compliance, Workers’ Compensation, Union Reporting, and the ability to create countless custom reports. construction safety. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. INSURANCE |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology.

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VIOLENCE IN THE WORKPLACE

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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries, there were 14,770 workplace homicides between 1992 and 2012. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) defines workplace violence as “violence or the threat of violence against workers. Safety Services Company can help.

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Carpenter’s Insurance: Who Needs It & Why

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You can practice safety and use common sense on the job, but there’s no way to predict when accidents or injuries might occur. Insurance companies look at historical statistics to determine how likely your business is to incur a claim. . Insurance is one part of a strategy to keep your carpentry business financially healthy.

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SLIPS, TRIPS, AND FALLS

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Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that there were over 200,000 cases involving falls, slips, trips in 2012, and that’s not counting the ones that went unreported. Many safety professional believe that these accidents are among the most under reported incidents. Workplace safety isn’t just training and equipment; it’s a state of mind.

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