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Employers at risk when using construction equipment not sized for women

BD+C

Poorly fitting equipment is a leading cause of injury in service members, according to a recent Department of Defense report. Ill-fitting gear can pose safety risks including snagging on ladders and exposing the body to hazards.

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Cold Weather Safety Tips for Construction

Viewpoint Construction Technology

In recent years, upward of 42,000 workplace injuries were caused by snow, sleet, or ice. Much like when we talked about the importance of heat safety on the job , employers are responsible and required to protect workers from safety hazards, including cold temperatures and extreme weather. Prevent and protect.

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Subcontractor Insurance: 7 Policies Subs Should Consider for Their Business

Levelset

Let’s take a look a subcontractor insurance: when it’s needed, what happens if a sub goes uninsured, and what policies subs can use to protect their businesses from risk. When a subcontractor is uninsured, the business can still be liable for any property damage or injury to others. Employment practices liability.

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Understanding OSHA’s Confined Space Requirements

Safety Services Company

Confined spaces pose serious risks such as entrapment, exposure to noxious fumes, physical injury, and suffocation due to lack of airflow. Because of these very real scenarios, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has set very strict guidelines for employers and employees regarding working in a confined space.

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Understanding OSHA’s Confined Space Requirements

Safety Services Company

Confined spaces pose serious risks such as entrapment, exposure to noxious fumes, physical injury, and suffocation due to lack of airflow. Because of these very real scenarios, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has set very strict guidelines for employers and employees regarding working in a confined space.

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Winter Slip, Trip, and Fall Prevention

Safety Services Company

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are over 40,000 snow, ice, and sleet related workplace injuries every year. Below are compliance-tested principles you can follow as an employer to ensure the safety of your workers during winter. It's always best to be prepared. Prepping the Office. Hazard Inspections.

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Winter Slip, Trip and Fall Prevention

Safety Services Company

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are over 40,000 snow, ice, and sleet related workplace injuries every year. Below are compliance-tested principles you can follow as an employer to ensure the safety of your workers during winter. It’s always best to be prepared. PREPPING THE OFFICE. HAZARD INSPECTIONS.

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