From Good to Great: A Guide to Safety Measures When Working Outdoors
The Constructor
MAY 3, 2021
Employees who work outdoors face a more significant risk of contracting injury or illnesses than their co-workers who work indoors. Be it the summer.
The Importance of Safety During Disaster Relief
FDR Safety
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020
Effective safety and health measures must be integrated within the planning stages of these projects and strictly enforced until completion. Other mitigation recommendations include: Employers need to require effective and concise safety and health training for all employees before commencing the job.
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Using Contract Skilled Labor Can Reduce Workers’ Compensation Risk—Here’s How
Pro Builder
NOVEMBER 10, 2022
Using Contract Skilled Labor Can Reduce Workers’ Compensation Risk—Here’s How. Employee safety is a top concern for builders not only looking to prevent injuries on the jobsite, but also workers’ compensation risk, something which, according to NAHB, can be avoided through employee staffing partnerships. Jobsite Safety.
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7 Ways to Improve Construction Site Safety
Levelset
NOVEMBER 10, 2022
Because this line of work has a greater chance of injury or death than others, contractors must take great care to make sure work zones are safe and workers are protected. . In this article, we’ll explore the most common jobsite safety risks — and what contractors can do to improve safety for all parties involved. .
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Top 8 Construction Health and Safety Hazards — and Ways to Protect Your Jobsite
Levelset
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
By the same token, many potential situations pose risk to the health and safety of your employees and others working on the jobsite. Hazardous conditions can have both short-term and long-term financial consequences along with the possibility of work-related illness or injury. . Struck-by accidents. Electrocution.
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A Guide to Contractor Management and Prequalification
Safety Services Company
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Every hiring client seeks suppliers that meet and exceed expectations regarding safety , work ethics, and project management. You must maintain your accounts on the relevant platforms, keep track of regulations, and keep your staff updated with the latest advances in safety protocols. Let’s explore this in detail: 1.
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OSHA Cites Contractor After Trench Collapse
Construction Equipment
JULY 17, 2020
Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Unnerstall Contracting Co. for violations of OSHA’s trenching and excavation standards after an employee suffered severe injuries when a 20-foot trench collapsed during excavation of Creve Coeur Sanitary…
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OSHA proposes delaying recordkeeping rule, and may change it
FDR Safety
JUNE 27, 2017
The recordkeeping rule , put in place in May 2016 with an effective date of July 1 of this year, requires employers to electronically submit injury and illness forms to OSHA, which the agency said it would then publish on a searchable website open to the public. The requirements raised significant concerns among many employers.
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Hard Hats & Crafts – Celebrating Women Leaders in Construction Safety
Construction Junkie
MARCH 9, 2021
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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Process Safety Management
Safety Services Company
APRIL 12, 2018
Process Safety Management. Welcome to Safe Friday, this week we’re going to cover the ins and outs of process safety managment. Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals prevents or minimizes the consequences of catastrophic releases of toxic, reactive, flammable or explosive chemicals. Operating Procedures.
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Federal Employers Now Required to Report Injuries to Bureau of Labor
Safety Services Company
AUGUST 13, 2013
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has issued a final rule requiring all federal agencies to annually submit injury and illness data to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The rule will clarify the definition of federal establishment and explain when contract employees should be included on an agency’s log.
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Online Safety Training
Safety Services Company
MAY 17, 2018
Online Safety Training. Welcome to Safe Friday, this week we’re going continue to cover the ins and outs of online safety training programs. This week, we’re going cover why you should implement an online safety training program. This week, we’re going cover why you should implement an online safety training program.
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April 2017 Newsletter – A “New, New OSHA” Emerges
FDR Safety
APRIL 27, 2017
Reports of amputations lead to improved workplace safety through employer settlements. OSHA wants to hear from the public on draft Process Safety Management guidance documents. Record number of Michigan employers “Take a Stand” for workplace safety and health. 3M recalls fall prevention device over safety concerns.
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Safety Services Company
AUGUST 13, 2013
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has issued a final rule requiring all federal agencies to annually submit injury and illness data to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The rule will clarify the definition of federal establishment and explain when contract employees should be included on an agency’s log.
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Things Involved With Hiring Uncertified Hi-Rail Crane Operators – What You Need To Know
Construction Marketing
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
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. The risks associated with an uncertified operator can be severe.
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September 2015 newsletter
FDR Safety
SEPTEMBER 22, 2015
7 Tips for Building a Strong Contractor Safety Program. See you at the National Safety Council Congress. 7 Tips for Building a Strong Contractor Safety Program. Require that contractors provide you with documentation of their safety performance and safety program. How many safety meetings are held?
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March 2015 newsletter
FDR Safety
MARCH 11, 2015
Temporary worker safety – Are you vulnerable? Employers: If you want to be sure your staffing agency is meeting safety requirements, we can help. Temporary worker safety – Are you vulnerable? It is very important to maintain clarity by specifying safety responsibilities in a contract between an employer and a staffing agency.
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What Happens When You Don’t Wear PPE?
Work Gearz
OCTOBER 19, 2021
Your Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) keeps you safe in the workplace from hazardous conditions that pose a threat to your safety. However, for every cooperative employee, there is one who does not take their safety seriously. . Not wearing PPE can result in severe injury to yourself and to others around you.
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Some useful tips on quality control and safety in construction
Construction Cost Estimating
AUGUST 15, 2018
Also, there may be personal injuries or fatalities because of collapsing of structure. Accidents throughout the construction process can also lead to personal injuries and greater costs. Safety during the construction project is also a great concern for the decisions taken throughout the planning and design phase.
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Top OSHA Violations in Construction (2021)
Levelset
JUNE 29, 2022
The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) is the federal agency responsible for maintaining workplace safety across all industries. OSHA averages more than 30,000 inspections annually , including many unscheduled visits arising from employee complaints or injuries. OSHA standards for construction. Peter Lindborg.
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Construction Business Owner Blogs
Construction Business Owner
JUNE 29, 2012
Construction Safety. This week, I’m pleased to welcome David DeVita, a safety expert with 20 years of experience, from Carolina Safety Consultants. Points to Ponder: It is the contractor’s responsibility to create a work area and zone free from hazards that could cause injury or harm to persons or property. MANAGEMENT |.
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Carpenter’s Insurance: Who Needs It & Why
Levelset
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
You can practice safety and use common sense on the job, but there’s no way to predict when accidents or injuries might occur. Carpenter’s insurance is a financial instrument that helps protect your business if accidents, injuries, or illnesses occur in a work-related capacity. What is carpenter insurance?
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Subcontractor Insurance: 7 Policies Subs Should Consider for Their Business
Levelset
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
When a subcontractor is uninsured, the business can still be liable for any property damage or injury to others. If your business is found to have caused an injury or accident, the other party will seek damages. Such an occurrence could threaten the existence of your contracting business. Workers compensation insurance.
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Avetta® – BROWZ® Merger: What it means and why it matters
Safety Services Company
MARCH 11, 2019
Dan Hurdle and Leah Spaulding – Safety Services Company. Although it’s a little too early to know for sure, our initial view here at Safety Services Company is that this Avetta®/BROWZ® merger will be good news for Contractors. TPAs are effective tools in Safety Compliance. At the end of the day, people matter most.
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Say What? The Rise of Criminal Liability for Construction Accidents
Best Practices Construction Law
MAY 18, 2018
on safety policies, OSHA and regulatory compliance, contracts, disputes, and all areas where law and construction intersect. “To Last week marked the end of Construction Safety Week 2018 , a combined effort by the Construction Industry Safety (CISI) group and the Incident and Injury Free (IIF) CEO Forum.
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4 Lessons Construction Companies Can Take From Episodes 1 & 2 of The Last Dance
Construction Junkie
APRIL 23, 2020
What Happened: Michael Jordan Was Held Out of Games Longer Than Necessary Due to Injury Lesson: Don’t Bet Against Your Company In Jordan’s second year, he suffered a pretty serious ankle injury early in the season. That’s not always a bad thing, especially when it comes to safety.
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Construction Business Owner Blogs
Construction Business Owner
MAY 17, 2012
Construction Safety. This week, I’m pleased to welcome David DeVita, a safety expert with 20 years of experience, from Carolina Safety Consultants. The company called us to come in and evaluate some of their work stations where they seemed to be getting the most injuries from repetitive motions. MANAGEMENT |. SOFTWARE |.
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New Flannery piling kit makes major impact for Morgan Sindall
Construction Enquirer
MAY 24, 2023
The system not only reduces safety risks by limiting people plant interface, but it also reduces costs due to increased productivity and also through reducing damage to the piles thanks to the unique process of ‘milling’ the internal and external pile. We can then go in afterwards and just trim everything up.”
UNDERSTANDING EXPERIENCE MODIFICATION RATES
Safety Services Company
OCTOBER 9, 2017
It reflects your company’s past injury and illness incidents and lets the insurance carrier calculate future risk. This means their history as a company shows a greater risk of injury and Workers’ Compensation claims than the average manufacturing company. Ultimately, an improvement in EMR happens as a result of no injuries or losses.
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From Zero to Hero: Construction Risk Management
Safety Services Company
FEBRUARY 19, 2020
Below are a few of the most common ones in the industry of construction: Safety Risks. Otherwise known as occupational risks, safety risks are one of the most common threats in a construction environment. Most construction projects begin with signing a contract. Guaranteed Safety . Financial Risks. Legal Risks.
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From Zero to Hero: Construction Risk Management
Safety Services Company
FEBRUARY 18, 2020
Below are a few of the most common ones in the industry of construction: Safety Risks. Otherwise known as occupational risks, safety risks are one of the most common threats in a construction environment. Most construction projects begin with signing a contract. Guaranteed Safety . Financial Risks. Legal Risks.
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Are Employers Required To Pay For Steel Toe Boots?
Work Gearz
OCTOBER 23, 2020
A daily waged worker who is unable to meet his basic needs properly, how is it possible for him to bear the expenses of his safety gears, necessary in his work-field! Workers, never by any chance, are bound to bear the expenses of his steel toe boots or any other safety gears for his job purpose. So, keep scrolling! Rules Of OSHA.
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#70: Owner and GC Tort Duties to Subcontractor Employees
NH Construction Law
AUGUST 11, 2018
It is commonplace for subcontractors to promise to provide for the safety of their employees, and for general contractors to promise the owner that they will maintain site safety as well. Who is liable for injuries to the sub’s employees in such cases? The recent case of Grady v. Jones Lang Lasalle Construction Co. ,
Construction Business Owner Blogs
Construction Business Owner
APRIL 5, 2012
Construction Safety. With every project, no matter how big or small, there is always risk – risk of injury, financial responsibility, or quality assurance. One Response to “The Business of Construction Risk Management” Munros Safety Apparel Says: April 27th, 2012 at 3:22 pm. construction safety. MANAGEMENT |.
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OSHA Certification
Safety Services Company
MAY 24, 2018
Expending resources today will save you thousands on the backend when safety incidents DON’T happen. In simple terms, the 10-hour course is more of a beginner’s safety course, designed for most workers, while the 30-hour course, is a much more in-depth course, which every supervisor or lead should obtain. WHEN IS OSHA 10 HOUR REQUIRED?
UK Plagued By Accidents – Is Better Scaffolding Training Needed?
Constructonomics
JANUARY 3, 2014
Well, they should be – but it’s not always the case and, in the UK, we’re seeing large numbers of cases where lack of competence in the planning and implementation period of scaffolding work is leading to injuries and even deaths. With training readily available, what’s going on and what can be changed? The Training That’s Required.
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Are Work Boots Bad for Your Feet?
Work Gearz
NOVEMBER 4, 2020
This over pronation can be a leading cause of plantar fasciitis which is seen as one of the most common foot injuries. This affects your calf muscles making them contract to adjust to the new foot position. You become more prone to ankle injury and falls. The top 4 key benefits of wearing safety shoe at workplace are: 1.)
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40 Best Construction Podcasts in 2022
Levelset
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
With host Dominic Rubino and guests, listeners of the show learn about how to build a solid contracting business. The Contracting Handbook. Hosted by Mike Knoche, The Contracting Handbook is useful for general contractors and subcontractors alike. Construction safety podcasts. The Safety Guru. Kid Contractor.
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DESPITE HAVING TWICE SIGNED CONTRACT, CORPORATE
Construction Lawyer
MARCH 16, 2012
The cases with which he has been involved are varied and wide-ranging and include personal injury, breach of contract, criminal defense, commercial disputes, and consumer fraud. DESPITE HAVING TWICE SIGNED CONTRACT, CORPORATE REPRESENTATIVE NOT NECESSARILY OBLIGATED TO PERSONALLY ARBITRATE. Merrill Lynch , 2012 U.S.
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What Are the Legal Safeguards for Getting Back to Work?
Pro Builder
JULY 27, 2020
As a result, the home builder could be considered a joint employer, potentially making them liable for employment law violations by a trade partner or for negligence or an injury caused by a subcontractor’s employees. Advertisement. The topic the front line manager really needs to be aware of is: What is our COVID response plan?” Operations.
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THE EVER-RISING TREND OF LMS TRAINING
Safety Services Company
NOVEMBER 12, 2017
Reduced Administrative Costs: Depending on the number of employees in your business, it can require quite a few members of staff to oversee and manage your workplace safety program. There is no need to worry about contracting and hosting a qualified trainer, which can be very costly, every time you need to deploy new training.
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With Inflation, How Can We Help Construction Costs Stay Down?
Fieldwire
APRIL 24, 2023
It enables you to mitigate security threats, safety hazards, equipment damage and even human error. BIM can even be a personal safety monitor for independent subcontractors. BIM can help you reduce that number to zero for all your projects. The software is also useful for cutting costs during your project’s closing stages.
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Construction Business Owner Blogs
Construction Business Owner
NOVEMBER 10, 2011
Construction Safety. Construction Equipment Management: Finding the Sweet Spot » Construction Safety – The Wrong Way for a Lifetime. This week, I’m pleased to welcome David DeVita, a safety expert with 20 years of experience, from Carolina Safety Consultants. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |.
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Marijuana Regulation at Work: Your Responsibilities
Safety Services Company
JULY 15, 2019
To clarify, marijuana use has been largely prohibited for companies whose work is covered by federal regulations, such as the Department of Transportation or those under federal contracts. To see how we can solve your regulatory safety needs, check out our products and services here or call us at (866) 329-5407 today. .
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