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Construction Safety Meetings: 7 Key Topics You Need to Address

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They were chosen based on the number of accidents and injuries that occur each year at construction workplaces. Providing training on each of these construction safety meeting topics can help reduce the number accidents and injuries at your jobsite. Preventing Struck-By Injuries. The Importance of Safety Meetings. “The

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The high cost of low maintenance

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Additionally, personal injury or death occurs resulting in the loss of use of the space and legal expenses. Cracking and spalling in the overhead concrete pan joist framing on the roof level as well as distressed concrete and post-tensioned tendon corrosion at the roof joists were also observed.

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OSHA Top 10 Series: Fall Protection Applications and Innovative Technology

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Fall Protection is not something that should be taken lightly by any company because the consequences of a breach in policy can result in death or serious injury to workers engaging in work at heights. Fall Protection encompasses all categories that define controls used to prevent injuries resulting from a fall. OSHA Regulations.

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OSHA Top 10 Series: Fall Protection Applications and Innovative Technology

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Fall Protection is not something that should be taken lightly by any company because the consequences of a breach in policy can result in death or serious injury to workers engaging in work at heights. Fall Protection encompasses all categories that define controls used to prevent injuries resulting from a fall. OSHA Regulations.

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National Electrical Safety Month: Key Workplace Safety Tips

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” According to OSHA , the top 4 contributors to workplace injuries and fatalities are: Falls Struck-By Caught-By/In-Between Electrocution According to a 2022 Bureau of Labor Statistics report on Fatal Occupational Injuries, exposure to electricity accounted for 7% of workplace fatalities.

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OSHA Safety

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The compliance officer will inspect records of deaths, injuries and illnesses that the company is required to keep. Material handling schedules, stacking schedules, overhead hoisting and material deliveries. Aside from all the human suffering, workplace injuries cost the U. Routine and periodic scheduled maintenance.

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Everyday Employee Safety

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Being aware of potential hazards, as well as knowing how to control them, is critical to maintaining a safe and healthful work environment and preventing injuries. The best way to gain this knowledge is through education and training. Why Education and Training? What to do in emergencies. Training Benefits.

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