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October 2014 newsletter

FDR Safety

On-the-job accidents that result in worker deaths typically make news headlines, but for all the attention that news coverage brings to workplace safety issues, it misses an important point: more than 96 percent of fatal injuries occur outside the workplace. By Fred Rine. CEO, FDRsafety. By Mike Taubitz.

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Hard Hats & Crafts – Celebrating Women Leaders in Construction Safety

Construction Junkie

The following article has been sponsored by Hilmerson Safety and also appeared first on HilmersonSafety.com. Defying stereotypes is nothing new for these women leaders in construction. Since the 90’s and early 2000’s they’ve paved new paths for women pursuing careers in construction safety. How did they start?

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August 2015 newsletter

FDR Safety

Stats show importance of employee safety on- and off-the-job. FDRsafety named one of the top 3 safety consulting firms in the U.S. Stats show importance of employee safety on- and off-the-job. These costs include health insurance claims, disability claims, lost productivity, overtime and the cost of hiring new employees.

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Some useful tips on quality control and safety in construction

Construction Cost Estimating

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. Indirect costs related to insurance, inspection and regulation are also raised significantly because of these inflated direct costs.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

INSURANCE |. Construction Safety. Industry News. This week, I’m pleased to welcome David DeVita, a safety expert with 20 years of experience, from Carolina Safety Consultants. I can say that the courts in most areas would hold at least the contractor liable for this accident and serious painful injury.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

INSURANCE |. Construction Safety. Industry News. With every project, no matter how big or small, there is always risk – risk of injury, financial responsibility, or quality assurance. This, after all, is the foundation of the insurance industry. So what do construction and insurance companies have in common?

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Do Ordinary Leather Boots Work for Welding?

Work Gearz

Having a safety boot for welding may not be a total necessity. I have read through the OSHA PPE safety requirement for welding and the manuals of American welding society and I did not come across information describing mandatory requirements of safety boots for welding. Safety boots for Welding. Not much safety.

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