Safety Services Company

JUNE 11, 2021

In recent years, many companies have started to realize the importance of building a strong safety culture within their workplace. The term “safety culture” can be defined as a company’s values, attitudes and beliefs about safety. We all must make safety a priority. Characteristics of a Strong Safety Culture.

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Construction Marketing

MAY 19, 2021

Statistics show that there are over 400 injuries and over 20 fatalities each year related to construction in Ontario alone. As an employer, you should ensure that your construction site offers maximum safety and security standards to its workers. Here are critical steps you can undertake to enhance safety at your construction site.

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FDR Safety

MARCH 11, 2019

I have done hundreds of Task Based Risk Assessments and handled expert cases for OSHA or personal injury where there is no foundation for the worker “training.” In a few cases, the documentation of procedures is so voluminous as to be of little value for the new worker doing the job alone. For a FREE consultation, please contact us.

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FDR Safety

MAY 19, 2016

Thanks to a new OSHA recordkeeping rule, employers urgently need to take a close look at their employee handbooks, safety policies and procedures, safety incentive programs, and drug testing policies. Inform employees of the procedure for reporting work-related injuries and illnesses. The new rule changes that.

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Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The contractor prequalification process gathers information and conducts audits to ensure a contractor is reliable and capable. It ensures you meet health and safety standards that safeguard workers, protect the business’s reputation, are environmentally conscious, and minimize accidents.

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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. Training Documentation.

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FDR Safety

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

FDRsafety continues to encounter situations where worker training is incomplete or lacking, especially in safety. I recently attended the 2 nd Annual Process Safety Summit in Washington DC on Oct 15-16, 2019. I do not like standard safety signs and warnings because they typically mean little to the worker.

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Constructonomics

JANUARY 21, 2014

An illegal extension has left a landlord with a £24,000 and a criminal record, after local council safety officers deemed it to be in an “appalling condition” with numerous safety issues – including a slew of fire safety offences which put the building’s occupants at a very real risk of injury or death.

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Safety Services Company

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Per OSHA’s regulation 29 CFR 1904, employers with more than 10 employees are required to keep a record of serious work-related injuries and illnesses. The information is recorded, in detail, on the OSHA 300 forms. OSHA tracks this information with the goal of preventing accidents in the future. Recordable or Not? What is TRIR?

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Safety Services Company

MARCH 23, 2018

Safety Training. Welcome to Safe Friday, this week we’re going to cover the ins and outs of safety training. Good pre-job safety training can help reduce the risk, but it is not always readily available or adequate. It is equally important to emphasize safety and health. Helping New Workers. Start with the Basics.

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Safety Services Company

APRIL 5, 2018

OSHA Safety & Compliance. Welcome to Safe Friday, this week we’re going to cover the ins and outs of OSHA safety and compliance. Workplace inspections and investigations are conducted by OSHA compliance safety and health officers trained in safety and industrial hygiene. OSHA Inspections. Walkthrough.

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Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 15, 2021

In this episode, Mark Sutton , Corporate Manager – Environmental Health and Safety at Parallel Products , shares the tips and tricks he has helped him improve safety within his organization. Check out these resources we mention during the podcast: Safety 24/7: Building an Incident-Free Culture OSHA.

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Safety Services Company

JULY 8, 2019

Technology-Based Improvements in Occupational Health and Safety. As HSE professionals, we’re always looking for a way to continually improve the health and safety of our worksites. Digital Recordkeeping for Safety Data. Smart Safety Clothing.

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Safety Services Company

DECEMBER 25, 2017

With so many pistons running at once in the machine that is your business, it can be difficult to find a way to build a safety culture from the top down that sticks. Safety Services Company has put together a guide to help you make safety a priority in your workplace in 2018. The same goes for building your safety culture.

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FDR Safety

JULY 25, 2018

I’m proud of our record in helping clients litigate citations/violations and/or fulfill obligations under informal or formal OSHA settlement agreements. Without a documented procedure, a serious injury is waiting to occur. Call me… A few minutes of discussion could possibly improve your safety program and LOTO procedures.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

Workplace Safety. Welcome to Safe Friday, this week we’re going to cover workplace safety. Freedom from danger is a wonderful concept, but to make that goal a reality requires considerable planning, training, commitment, management skills, and above all THINKING about workplace safety. Thinking About Workplace Safety.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

OSHA reminds employers to post injury and illness summaries. This article was written by Safety Consultants with Safety Services Company , we provide Construction, Manufacturing, and General Industry Safety Programs to over 100,000 clients across the United States and Canada.

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FDR Safety

MARCH 19, 2020

The representative, ideally the Safety and Health Director or Manager or someone in upper management, should be well-versed in OSHA standards applicable to the business, health and safety conditions of the workplace under inspection, location of required records to be kept under OSHA (e.g.

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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. 1, 2016, and the other from February 15, 2017.

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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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FDR Safety

JANUARY 16, 2020

OSHA Area Offices may add, based on local evidence, manufacturing establishments (regardless of the NAICS codes) to the master list where amputation injuries or fatalities related to machinery and equipment have occurred in the five years preceding the effective date of this Instruction.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

OSHA reminds employers to post injury and illness summaries. This article was written by Safety Consultants with Safety Services Company , we provide Construction, Manufacturing, and General Industry Safety Programs to over 100,000 clients across the United States and Canada. Hardware Stores. Meat and Fish Markets.

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Safety Services Company

MARCH 5, 2014

Because of high profile fatal incidents and a high rate of injury OSHA wants to ensure temporary workers have the same protections and training of traditional workers. Their figures show temporary workers face a greater risk of injury, 36 to 72 percent depending on the states with publicly available records.

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Constructonomics

JULY 15, 2011

Moving heavy loads around a work environment demands careful attention to safety. Operators and workers should be trained in the crane’s capabilities, movements, speed, control settings, and safety devices. Be sure that any damage noted on daily inspections is properly documented, marked, and reported to supervisory personnel.

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Safety Services Company

JULY 19, 2021

If you need a reminder as to what NFPA 70E is, it’s the national standard for electrical safety in the workplace. It was developed by the National Fire Protection Association, and is used by OSHA for occupational safety and health compliance. . The most effective way to do this is through electrical safety training.

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FDR Safety

MARCH 11, 2019

I have done hundreds of Task Based Risk Assessments and handled expert cases for OSHA or personal injury where there is no foundation for the worker “training.” In a few cases, the documentation of procedures is so voluminous as to be of little value for the new worker doing the job alone.

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Safety Services Company

MARCH 16, 2018

How to Promote Employee Safety in the Workplace. Welcome to Safe Friday, this week we’re going to cover employee safety. On the job safety is a program of proactive participation between employers, supervisors, and employees; safety is everyone’s business. Everyone needs to be involved in company safety.

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 6, 2021

The Punch List app purports to generate simple PDF files including progress photos, notes, and other site audit documents and email them to clients, homeowners, inspectors, and partners. It documents walk-throughs and closeouts, ensuring important items are reported and quickly addressed. . Heat safety. Tool tracking.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 23, 2018

One contractor did just that and used the information to place materials and equipment in the most logical locations to cut down on all this movement, saving a lot of time. Reducing Risk and Increasing Safety. All contractors should track data related to safety issues. Bidding Smarter and Winning More Work.

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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. Since such decisions are taken on the basis of superior information about actual site conditions, the facility design may be economical as a result.

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Safety Services Company

NOVEMBER 2, 2012

Cal/OSHA issues vining safety alert. This article was written by Safety Consultants with Safety Services Company , we provide Construction, Manufacturing, and General Industry Safety Programs to over 100,000 clients across the United States and Canada. The document also describes General Responses to Ammonia Release.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 5, 2022

Risk mitigation in project management helps prevent delays and rework, helping project managers provide stakeholders with timely access to reports, data, and documents while improving transparency and producing a higher quality of work. Risk 2 – Safety Hazards. 3 Primary Classifications of Construction Risks.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Jobsites are more dangerous than your average workspace, and failing to implement proper safety measures can have devastating consequences. Due to the industry's inherent safety risks, candidates may be more discerning about the firms they work with. In fact, these innovations can augment human capabilities and enhance safety.

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FDR Safety

MARCH 4, 2015

In the wake of new injury and illness reporting requirements put into place Jan. Category 1 includes fatalities, hospitalizations of two or more employees, repeat offenders, hazards covered by an emphasis program, imminent dangers, or injuries to minors. Safety program failure such as lockout/tagout.

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Construction Marketing

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

It takes an average of 18 minutes to find a paper document, and a whopping 70 percent of businesses would fail in three weeks if they had a catastrophic loss of paper due to a fire or flood. Another problem with paper forms is that works sometimes write the same information repeatedly, using expensive carbon copies.

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The Korte Company

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

The embrace of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and LEED certification? Eventually, we hope it will help us summarize and sift through mountains of RFI and RFP information during pre-construction, trimming back on the tedium that can slow us down. Just another day at the office. And that bold, innovative spirit?

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Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

this post, you will see some safety and maintenance techniques that are sure to save you time and peace of mind. Wind turbine safety and maintenance are indivisible. If someone has a knee injury they will compensate and strain other parts of their anatomy – the same principle applies with turbines. Safety and Training.

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