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Preventing Falls: How Contractors can Master Ladder Safety One Step at a Time

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In this blog, let’s break down the major causes of ladder-related injuries, the safety essentials for contractors, and how to ensure safety and compliance for your workers at all times! Pre-Climb Inspection Every ladder used should be pre-climb inspected, no matter how new. This ensures workers climb at a slower pace.

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Preventing Falls: How Contractors can Master Ladder Safety One Step at a Time

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In this blog, let’s break down the major causes of ladder-related injuries, the safety essentials for contractors, and how to ensure safety and compliance for your workers at all times! Pre-Climb Inspection Every ladder used should be pre-climb inspected, no matter how new. This ensures workers climb at a slower pace.

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7 Ways to Improve Construction Site Safety

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Because this line of work has a greater chance of injury or death than others, contractors must take great care to make sure work zones are safe and workers are protected. . Electrocution : Contact with overhead power lines and electrical power boxes presents risks that can lead to serious injury or death during the construction phase. .

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Ontario Launches Mining Safety Blitz

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“We all have a role to play preventing workplace injuries and keeping workers safe. Even one injury is one too many. In July and August, Ministry of Labour inspectors will inspect underground and surface mines to ensure these workplaces have an effective internal responsibility system (IRS) in place.

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Building a Strong Safety Culture

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Organizations who possess a strong culture of safety often experience: Fewer accidents and injury rates Less turnover High levels of employee engagement Increased productivity. An effective training program can reduce the number of accidents and work-related injuries. It should be a top priority for all businesses. Safety Meetings.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

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Compliance/Regulations. I am thankful that I did not sustain a life threatening injury, but I could have. This includes keeping up to date on all new OSHA regulations, having properly working equipment that is regularly maintained and inspected, and enrolling in safety courses that focus on creating a safer environment on the job.

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Everyday Employee Safety

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Looking out for the other guy”, the foundation of job safety, is the ability to exercise responsibility, good judgment, and accountability, and being able to depend on your co-workers and the company to exercise the same ability. You'll know and understand the OSHA regulations that apply to your job. Why Education and Training?

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