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7 tips for managing health and safety in construction efficiently

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Workers are your most valuable asset, and the best way to protect that asset is by implementing a high-quality health and safety program. The key to better managing health and safety in construction is steering away from the traditional reactive approach (taking action after an incident occurs).

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11 Safety Tips When Handling And Storing Construction Materials

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Here are some safety tips to consider in handling and storing construction materials: 1. Therefore, you should have the appropriate storage tanks to ensure safety. It’s not a good idea to store barrels or drums on top of one another because they might become unstable, get damaged, or spring leaks. Provide Proper Training.

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Construction Safety Meetings: 7 Key Topics You Need to Address

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No matter what you call them — safety meetings can be an effective way to quickly incorporate safety into your day-to-day operation without interfering with production. We’ve put together a list of the top 7 construction safety meeting topics you should be addressing regularly. The Importance of Safety Meetings.

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The Problem With OSHA Record Keeping

FDR Safety

While a good and helpful idea, OSHA recordable and lost work-day case rates may be too much of a focus for many companies, while off the job injuries often go unaddressed. People need to measure all types of safety related aspects to be able to tell when things are working right and when things require correction.

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The Problem With OSHA Recording Keeping

FDR Safety

While a good and helpful idea, OSHA recordable and lost work-day case rates may be too much of a focus for many companies, while off the job injuries often go unaddressed. People need to measure all types of safety related aspects to be able to tell when things are working right and when things require correction.

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OSHA Memorandum Takeaways: Incentive Programs & Post Incident Drug-Testing

FDR Safety

On Friday, October 11th, many in the safety world received a memorandum from OSHA regarding Workplace Safety Incentive Programs and Post-Incident Drug Testing. A program that specifically rewards a low recordable rate can cause employees to hide injuries or incidents out of fear of damaging the recordable rate.

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PREVENTING REPETITIVE STRESS INJURIES

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Repetitive strain injuries (RSI) are those which affect nerves, joints, tendons, tendon sheathes, and muscles. Estimates suggest that repetitive motion injuries cost United States businesses over $20 billion just in workers’ compensation alone. Following safe work practices is the primary key to employee safety. Work Practices.

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