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Free Whitepaper: OSHA Injury & Illness Recordkeeping

Construction Business Owner

Free Whitepaper: OSHA Injury & Illness Recordkeeping. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) regulations for recording workplace injuries and illnesses can be much more complicated than they seem. Construction Safety. Main Image. Get answers to your most pressing compliance questions. Greg Ragsdale.

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6 Dangers Of Falling Debris In Construction Sites

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Construction is one of the most hazardous industries, with injuries occurring almost every year. When you see or hear about construction accidents, they usually involve heavy equipment like cranes or scaffolding. When you see or hear about construction accidents, they usually involve heavy equipment like cranes or scaffolding.

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Free White Paper – Forklifts: Safe Operation & Training

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Powered industrial trucks (PITs) like forklifts are widely used throughout many industries, but they can also be the source of serious injuries. Construction Safety. Main Image. Greg Ragsdale. Mon, 04/04/2022 - 14:31. This free whitepaper features easy-to-understand guidance from J. Download your free copy today! .

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Why PPE is the Last Line of Defense

Construction Business Owner

mhodges Wed, 07/05/2023 - 09:33 Every year, millions of workers get injured on the job, and a significant number of reported occupational injuries are hand related. Depending on the severity, not only do these injuries have a huge medical cost associated with them but are also expensive in terms of lost productivity and wages.

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Understanding the Fundamentals of Arc Flash-Resistant Hand Protection

Construction Business Owner

It is a serious hazard in industries such as electrical utilities, construction, oil & gas, and manufacturing, where workers are working around high voltage switches and grounding gear, panel boards, switchboards, and transformers. Promote to rotator No Main Image Sponsored by Tags Superior Glove hand protection Social

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4 Basic Steps to Conducting a Job Safety Analysis

Construction Business Owner

While the main goal of incident prevention strategies is always to protect workers from harm, an effective program also benefits the overall company as well.

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Construction Work Accidents- Where Do the Risks Lie?

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Whilst the UK construction industry continues to see growth month on month, it still remains a potentially dangerous industry to be a part of, with the risk of injury apparent every day. It’s not a nice place to start yet the fact that there are fatal accidents within the construction industry can’t be hidden. Major Injuries.

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