Safety Services Company

JANUARY 21, 2018

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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Construction Junkie

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

2020 was a challenging year in many respects, but none greater than from a safety standpoint. While the pandemic was a large part of the construction safety conversation last year, there were several other developments to take note of for your projects in the future. Below are the 7 biggest construction safety stories of 2020: 1.

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Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 1, 2019

Top 10 Safety and Compliance Solution Providers - 2019. Safety Services Company, a leading provider of safety and compliance training products and services, is proud to be named as one of the Top 10 Safety and Compliance Solution Providers 2019 by Construction Tech Review magazine, in Safety and Compliance 2019.

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The Korte Company

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

When Safety Director Kevin Moorhead does his job right, it might not look like he’s doing anything at all. “In In the safety career field, we don’t always get to see the fruits of our labors,” he said, “because if an employee follows something from our training and doesn’t get hurt, there’s nothing to remember.”.

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The Korte Company

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

When Safety Director Kevin Moorhead does his job right, it might not look like he’s doing anything at all. “In In the safety career field, we don’t always get to see the fruits of our labors,” he said, “because if an employee follows something from our training and doesn’t get hurt, there’s nothing to remember.”.

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Construction Junkie

JANUARY 6, 2021

image via OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application web page. By March 2nd, 2021, all non-exempt construction companies must submit their OSHA Form 300A for the year 2020, which is the Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses, to OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application (ITA). OSHA began accepting form submissions on January 2.

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 21, 2023

Henry Construction Projects Limited has been fined £234,000 after a demolition worker suffered serious injuries after falling from a platform in Kensington in London. He sustained serious injuries to both legs which has left him with ongoing long-term difficulties with movement, basic functions, and ability to work.

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FDR Safety

APRIL 27, 2017

A review of recent issues of OSHA’s “Quick Takes” newsletter highlighting important agency news paints a different picture of OSHA than newsletters from last fall. Then, the publication was full of news about companies being cited and fined. The new penalties had kicked in and the fines were reaching record levels.

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Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 27, 2023

Five HS2 workers were rescued with one hospitalised suffering neck and back injuries on Saturday after an incident at the Northholt vent shaft site in London. The five men were recovered after an hour with one urgently airlifted to hospital, and the others treated at site for minor injuries and then later sent to hospital for checks.

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FDR Safety

OCTOBER 29, 2014

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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Construction Junkie

MARCH 9, 2021

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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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 29, 2018

This month, we’ve seen a number of stories related to safety on the jobsite, including information about silica and asbestos. Yet we’ve also seen practical insights into how construction technology can improve worker safety. OSHA and State Safety Agencies Write More Than 100 Silica Citations in 6 Months.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

Estimates suggest that repetitive motion injuries cost United States businesses over $20 billion just in workers’ compensation alone. Business costs aside, Repetitive Motion Injuries (RMIs) are a heavy burden to the individual as well. Business costs aside, Repetitive Motion Injuries (RMIs) are a heavy burden to the individual as well.

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Construction Junkie

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

Two cranes collided at a jobsite in Austin, Texas on Thursday morning causing panic on the jobsite and resulting in 22 injuries, 16 of which were transported to the hospital. The good news is that none of the injuries are believed to be life threatening. ATCEMS PIO responding to the incident for media briefing.

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Construction Junkie

JANUARY 22, 2021

Either way, there are some important safety precautions to take in case something goes wrong. According to Tcruz, there were no injuries to anyone on the ground. Full story: Video: Helicopter drops huge air conditioning unit onto downtown Oakland street | The Mercury News. Closer look at the cargo that the helicopter dropped.

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Construction Junkie

JANUARY 18, 2021

Serious, Other-Than-Serious, and Posting Requirements: $13,653 (up from $13,494 in 2019) Failure to Abate: $13,653 (up from $13,494) per day after due date Willful or repeat: $136,532 (up from $134,937) OSHA assesses penalties based upon a combination of the severity and probability that a jobsite injury might occur.

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Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 14, 2023

The 26-year-old victim is understood to have suffered severe head injuries and was treated at the scene but declared dead at Aintree Hospital a short time later. “The police and the Health and Safety Executive are on site and we have suspended work until further notice.

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FDR Safety

DECEMBER 1, 2017

OSHA recently announced another delay in the deadline for employers to electronically submit their 2016 injury and illness data to the agency. There is potential good news for employers on the horizon. There is a lawsuit challenging the rule pending in federal district court.

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Construction Junkie

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Local news reports stated that 4 workers were transported to nearby hospitals on Friday, with one having serious leg injuries, and another was treated on-site. Another worker suffered leg injuries after the second collapse on Saturday. Workers were inside shoring up the structure from a #collapse that took place yesterday.”

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Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 22, 2020

OSHA was criticized earlier this year for not putting COVID-19 issues front and center in their efforts to ensure Safety & Health in the workplace. For instance, in the last few months they are using their On-Site Consultation Team to visit businesses to inspect masks, safety glasses and other PPE to assist frontline workers.

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Construction Cost Estimating

JULY 23, 2014

What''s interesting, is that 627,000 of these injuries occurred in the home while doing household chores and another 123,000 happened while sleeping, eating or during personal grooming. By evaluating each part of the home and making the necessary changes, people can help their loved ones avoid unnecessary injuries.

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FDR Safety

JULY 16, 2018

OSHA sees great opportunity because your industry does realize finger injuries and amputations that are not realized in other companies where operators have automation and/or engineered safeguards to protect the point of operation. Many, if not most safety courses, are designed for administrative issues of compliance.

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Safety Services Company

JULY 20, 2020

If you’re a construction safety veteran, your safety program is well established and falls in line with OSHA requirements. When your program serves up the right information to employees, you create a culture that highlights safety. Fall Protection and Ladder Safety. Electrical Safety: Qualified and Non-qualified.

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Safety Services Company

JULY 19, 2021

If you need a reminder as to what NFPA 70E is, it’s the national standard for electrical safety in the workplace. It was developed by the National Fire Protection Association, and is used by OSHA for occupational safety and health compliance. . The most effective way to do this is through electrical safety training.

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FDR Safety

AUGUST 27, 2015

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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Safety Services Company

AUGUST 6, 2020

Starting with true concern about the safety of your fellow humans, it’s now a standard greeting and closing of the age. It’s preventing illness, sure, but also managing hazards, preventing injuries, and bringing workers home safe at the end of the day. Health and safety in the workplace isn’t a 2020 “coroniquette”.

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Construction Cost Estimating

AUGUST 15, 2018

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. Safety during the construction project is also a great concern for the decisions taken throughout the planning and design phase.

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Work Gearz

JUNE 14, 2020

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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Construction Enquirer

JULY 24, 2023

2 Counties Construction (Midlands) Ltd, of Worcester, pleaded guilty to safety breaches and was fined £12,000 and ordered to pay £4,139 in costs at Cannock Magistrates’ Court. We are fortunate that the injuries resulting from these failings were not more serious.”

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Construction Business Owner

JUNE 29, 2012

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. Points to Ponder: It is the contractor’s responsibility to create a work area and zone free from hazards that could cause injury or harm to persons or property.

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Safety Services Company

MARCH 11, 2019

Dan Hurdle and Leah Spaulding – Safety Services Company. Although it’s a little too early to know for sure, our initial view here at Safety Services Company is that this Avetta®/BROWZ® merger will be good news for Contractors. TPAs are effective tools in Safety Compliance. At the end of the day, people matter most.

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Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

this post, you will see some safety and maintenance techniques that are sure to save you time and peace of mind. Wind turbine safety and maintenance are indivisible. If someone has a knee injury they will compensate and strain other parts of their anatomy – the same principle applies with turbines. Safety and Training.

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FDR Safety

DECEMBER 19, 2012

And now a ruling by the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission could encourage more companies to appeal willful citations in hopes of having them reduced to serious. An administrative law judge for the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission appeared to be following that same logic in a second case.

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 15, 2023

A sixth man suffered serious leg injuries, while another was fortunate enough to have just stepped outside the bay before the wall came down. Health and safety regulations save lives. At around 8am that morning, seven of them began the process of clearing the bay to make way for more scrap metal.

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Construction Junkie

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Despite being the leading cause of jobsite injuries and fatalities for a long time, fall protection is still a huge opportunity in the industry. General Safety and Health Provisions (1926.20) 632 violations $2,292,974 in total penalties 7. Generally speaking, the list of standards doesn’t have a lot of movement.

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FDR Safety

FEBRUARY 11, 2013

The news came out when Barab spoke at one of the SBA’s small business roundtables. Barab announced at the roundtable, for example, that the agency would forging ahead with work on its Injury and Illness Prevention Program , also known as I2P2.

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Construction Business Owner

MAY 17, 2012

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. The company called us to come in and evaluate some of their work stations where they seemed to be getting the most injuries from repetitive motions.

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