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7 tips for managing health and safety in construction efficiently

Lets Build

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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Good Safety Signage

FDR Safety

There are good safety signs, bad safety signs and those that don’t tell you anything. An example of a “bad safety sign” is shown to the right. Regardless of the amount of text or symbols, remember that point of use and clearly stated cautions are key to any safety sign. Below is my idea of a good safety sign.

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Safeguarding our schools: Strategies to protect students and keep campuses safe

BD+C

Safeguarding our schools: Strategies to protect students and keep campuses safe 0 qpurcell Tue, 03/26/2024 - 08:03 Security and Life Safety HMC Architects' PreK-12 Principal in Charge, Sherry Sajadpour, shares insights from school security experts and advisors on PreK-12 design strategies.

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How To Create Effective Safety Signage

FDR Safety

There is good safety signage, bad safety signage and those that don’t tell you anything. An example of a “bad safety signage” is shown to the right. Regardless of the amount of text or symbols, remember that point of use and clearly stated cautions are key to any safety sign. Below is my idea of a good safety sign.

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10 Benefits Of Including Mock OSHA Audits In Your Safety Program

FDR Safety

Rather than being caught off guard by the findings of OSHA during one of their audits, we highly recommend that you implement Mock OSHA Audits into your regular safety program. Here are 10 benefits that you’ll discover by doing so: Identify the good parts of your safety program. Identify the weaknesses of your safety program.

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Episode 12: Risk Assessment: Why a Safety SME Initiative Is a Gamechanger

Safety Services Company

Risk assessments are absolutely integral to implementing safety at the workplace. In this episode, Darrin Anderson , Environmental Health, Safety, and Security Manager at Nesher Pharmaceuticals (USA) LLC , shares his advice for building highly effective risk identification assessments and procedures. Let’s dive right in!

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Building a Strong Safety Culture

Safety Services Company

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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