Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

OSHA Top 10 Series: Fall Protection Applications and Innovative Technology. As part of our continued focus on OSHA’s Top Ten most frequently cited violations to its standards, in this article we will focus specifically on Fall Protection as it is the number one most commonly cited standard for 2018. OSHA Regulations.

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Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

OSHA Top 10 Series: Fall Protection Applications and Innovative Technology . As part of our continued focus on OSHA’s Top Ten most frequently cited violations to its standards, in this article we will focus specifically on Fall Protection as it is the number one most commonly cited standard for 2018. OSHA Regulations.

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Work Gearz

JUNE 4, 2021

Hard hats are a must for every worker whose work area consists of any risk of hazard leading from getting hit on the head. Hard hats save the worker from any head injury do to hit bye above head objects hangings moving machinery’s and while loading and unloading objects. Class C: Class C hard hats are by ANSI Z89.1-1986

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

On November 17, 2016, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a Final Rule designed to better protect workers at risk of falls from heights or on the same level. The changes incorporated by the Rule focus on performance language rather than specification and design requirements.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

On November 17, 2016, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a Final Rule designed to better protect workers at risk of falls from heights or on the same level. The changes incorporated by the Rule focus on performance language rather than specification and design requirements.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

Estimates suggest that repetitive motion injuries cost United States businesses over $20 billion just in workers’ compensation alone. Business costs aside, Repetitive Motion Injuries (RMIs) are a heavy burden to the individual as well. Business costs aside, Repetitive Motion Injuries (RMIs) are a heavy burden to the individual as well.

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Work Gearz

OCTOBER 6, 2021

On construction sites, hard hats are the greatest way to protect yourself against serious, life-altering injury or death. And these are enough reasons why you need a protective gear on your head to avoid fatal injuries. According to OSHA. Specific criteria for head protection in the workplace are mandated by OSHA regulations.

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Safety Services Company

JANUARY 26, 2024

Startling data from OSHA states that burn-related injuries make up 5% of fatalities in construction sites. Working with oil, electrical equipment, and even lingering flammable debris can raise the level of risk. To mitigate the risks and protect workers, safely store them in OSHA-approved containers.

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Work Gearz

JANUARY 15, 2022

One of the most common cause of workplace injuries is rolling or falling objects. So it’s always best to gear up and wear all the necessary personal protection equipment to avoid injuries from such unexpected accidents. What are metatarsal guards and what do they do? . What are metatarsal guards? .

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Work Gearz

DECEMBER 8, 2022

A Risk of Foot Injury. If you’re at risk to walk over nails, glass or metal shards, and anything sharp. The Risk of Slipping and Falling. Slippery surfaces are one of the foremost reasons for injuries at construction sites. Whenever water or oil is present, there’s a risk of slipping and falling.

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Safety Services Company

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

UNDERSTANDING OSHA’S CONFINED SPACE REQUIREMENTS. Confined spaces pose serious risks such as entrapment, exposure to noxious fumes, physical injury, and suffocation due to lack of airflow. By OSHA’s standards, not all work spaces without windows or ventilation are considered a confined space.

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Safety Services Company

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Understanding OSHA's Confined Space Requirements. Confined spaces pose serious risks such as entrapment, exposure to noxious fumes, physical injury, and suffocation due to lack of airflow. By OSHA's standards, not all work spaces without windows or ventilation are considered a confined space. What is a Confined Space? .

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Safety Services Company

JULY 20, 2020

If you’re a construction safety veteran, your safety program is well established and falls in line with OSHA requirements. Additional formalized training, especially for these high risk topics, is a huge improvement for cultivating a safety culture. Most fall and ladder accidents are preventable when following OSHA guidelines.

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Work Gearz

JULY 7, 2020

Construction sites pose a major threat for the workers, be it small injuries or be fatal ones. In this article I am going to tell you in details all about safety helmets, their color coding and the OSHA, ANSI & CSA standards. A helmet designed for supervisors will not be made that strong as that of a laborer.

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Fieldwire

AUGUST 6, 2023

Time management A lot of stakeholders perceive time constraints as among the biggest issues that result in defective designs, high rates of accidents, and loss in revenue. This can further snowball into more delays and higher costs as they try to find and fix defects or risk contractual penalties.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 29, 2018

OSHA and State Safety Agencies Write More Than 100 Silica Citations in 6 Months. To address this hazard, OSHA enacted a new rule about silica dust on construction sites last fall. Contractors Still Manually Collect Data Despite Risks, Costs. Technology-Driven Safety Revolution Making Construction Sites Safer.

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Work Gearz

OCTOBER 20, 2021

For someone who works in construction knows the importance of hard hats and in what ways can they protect your head from severe injuries. Hard hats and bump caps are both types of personal protective equipment (PPE) that provide head protection, they are required on construction sites and anywhere there is a risk of falling objects.

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Safety Services Company

JULY 22, 2019

For anyone working in safety or in a high-risk industry such as a refinery or manufacturing plant, you’re probably heard the term process safety. Process safety is primarily aimed at putting in place controls to mitigate the risk of major and potentially catastrophic events in the workplace. Process Safety vs. Personal Safety.

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Work Gearz

JULY 10, 2020

According to Janice Comer Bradley, CSP, ISEA’s technical director: “Low-visibility hazards are an even greater risk where there are complex backgrounds, as found in many occupations such as working on foot in close proximity to construction equipment and vehicle roadway traffic. OSHA safety vests Requirements.

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Safety Services Company

DECEMBER 10, 2019

However, hanging decorations, at home or at work, can pose plenty of serious risks and dangers. Out of all the types, this kind of ladder is designed for heavy-duty use. It’s important to note that only Type IA and Type I ladders are designed to be used on construction sites. Per OSHA: Set up the ladder on a flat surface.

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Work Gearz

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

It may be required by OSHA, and your workplace may require that all employees wear steel-toed boots for safety. Foot injuries are a typical issue in the workplace. So having a safety work boot reduces your chance of these injuries and ensures your safety so that you can devote all your attention to your work. .

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Work Gearz

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Head injuries are one of the most common accidents that occur at construction sites. Every year thousands of construction workers sustain head injuries at work. The severity of head injuries are much more than that of other body parts thereby making safety caps all the more important at construction sites. .

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Construction Marketing

MAY 11, 2022

Remember that there are different types of cranes available, and each of them are designed to be used for specific circumstances. Any crane-related incidents can result in costly damages and delays to the project, or worse, fatal injuries or death to crane operators and nearby construction workers.

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Work Gearz

DECEMBER 6, 2021

There is always a designated driver or operator who is allowed to drive the forklift as it requires special training and skill for a person to do so. It is a challenging job, which is why OSHA has laid out certain guidelines to be followed by every employer. Risks that a forklift driver faces at work daily. Slipping and falling.

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Safety Services Company

JULY 24, 2013

OSHA is directing its efforts toward enforcing a standard in which employers nationwide will be required to establish a thorough, written injury and illness prevention program (IIPP). IIPPs aren’t a new idea; most companies already have a program in place designed to reduce or eliminate worksite health and safety hazards.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

Improved Designs. They can also improve the output of your design process. Designers benefit from real-time visibility into project information and can coordinate activities across teams to create designs that meet client expectations. The benefits of connected construction on collaboration extend beyond productivity.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 29, 2018

Chamber of Commerce Commercial Construction Index, a quarterly report about the construction outlook, many contractors are turning to prefabricated and modular building designs and materials—often assembled indoors. Majority of Worksites Could Be Violating OSHA’s Electronic Recordkeeping Rule.

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Work Gearz

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

If you are a professional that works in the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning sector, you know the risks that you face daily that are potentially dangerous to your health. Many of these risks specifically relate to the use of your hands while on the job. . Ergonomic design for comfort. Stainless steel and Kevlar fibers.

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Safety Services Company

DECEMBER 9, 2019

However, hanging decorations, at home or at work, can pose plenty of serious risks and dangers. Out of all the types, this kind of ladder is designed for heavy-duty use. It's important to note that only Type IA and Type I ladders are designed to be used on construction sites. Per OSHA: Set up the ladder on a flat surface.

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Work Gearz

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Safety footwear is a must have at the workplace according to OSHA requirements. Thanks to ASTM standards and OSHA requirements, safety is of utmost importance at any place of work. As of now ASTM and OSHA has not provided a clear cut differentiation between slip resistant and skid resistant footwear.

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Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 9, 2017

It reflects your company’s past injury and illness incidents and lets the insurance carrier calculate future risk. depending on a variety of factors used to determine risk. This means their history as a company shows a greater risk of injury and Workers’ Compensation claims than the average manufacturing company.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 1, 2022

Use Predictive Insights to Prevent Safety Risks. Missing information and data can create hazards on a jobsite, and strong documentation practices reduce this risk. A typical OSHA safety checklist can include more than 500 items on just one list. Women should have gear designed for them to fit their needs on a project.

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Work Gearz

AUGUST 26, 2021

When we have a foot injury, we are usually told to wear a walking boot. Because foot injuries are so critical, you must be sure to follow the right procedures. . If you’re using walking boots for treatment of a foot fracture or injury, you should keep them on at night in the first few weeks. Wonder why? 6- 8 weeks.

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Work Gearz

OCTOBER 15, 2021

This is particularly so because I often use power tools that when mishandled can cause damage and injury. Unfortunately, not all safety goggles were designed with eyeglass wearers in mind. Quite a few eye injuries could be prevented with the use of safety goggles. Are safety goggles necessary?

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Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 15, 2017

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. So what can be done to reduce risk?

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Work Gearz

AUGUST 26, 2020

In simple words, they safeguard the feet from an injury that can be caused by workplace hazards and are highly durable. . But tend to neglect our feet, which are equally at risk of getting wounded. Factories that have a higher risk of foot injuries are the ones dealing with heavy equipment, and pieces of machinery, plus sharp items.

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Work Gearz

MAY 18, 2022

Chemicals pose health dangers as they can be the cause of injuries and illnesses, some life-changing as well as fatalities in worse case scenarios. Other side effects of working with chemicals include allergies, asthma, skin conditions or injuries, asphyxiation, reproductive repercussions, chemical burns, and even birth defects.

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