Safety Services Company

MARCH 1, 2024

So, with falls being a fear for contractors, initiatives like National Ladder Safety Month are vital. Here at Safety Services Company, we are committed to observing initiatives like these to save lives and build a strong safety culture. Your full attention is crucial for safety. Need more tips and resources?

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FDR Safety

AUGUST 29, 2018

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. Other signs suggest that the property owner or organization believes the caution provides some degree of indemnification in the event of an injury.

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FDR Safety

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

FDRsafety supports and promotes employers developing strong safety policies, training their employees and enforcing those policies. Policy and training needs to also deal with the 5% where serious injury could occur because safeguarding and procedures did not address the variable. For a FREE consultation, please contact us.

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Safety Services Company

JULY 1, 2021

Seeing a Work Site Through an Injury. When you sign up for a career in the safety industry, you inadvertently agree to a couple of things. You may always be seen as “the safety person” there to ruin productivity. On this episode of The Safety Management Show, we talk with Daniel Torres. Don’t take safety personally.

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Safety Services Company

JANUARY 26, 2024

Startling data from OSHA states that burn-related injuries make up 5% of fatalities in construction sites. This figure reveals a potential gap in safety and compliance procedures within contractor management. They advise that portable heaters be UL-approved, having gone through rigorous safety testing.

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Safety Services Company

MAY 3, 2021

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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Safety Services Company

JUNE 11, 2021

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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FDR Safety

MARCH 11, 2019

I have done hundreds of Task Based Risk Assessments and handled expert cases for OSHA or personal injury where there is no foundation for the worker “training.” I do not like standard safety signs and warnings because they typically mean little to the worker. Use “show me” and improve training aids at Point of Use.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

may be wondering how to make 2024 the best year yet for health, safety, and compliance. After all, safety first, bidding next. Answer: Each year, contractors must complete an annual update to remain compliant with safety regulations and qualified to perform work. Question: I Needed to Report Injuries on My OSHA Logs.

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Work Gearz

JANUARY 28, 2022

Did you know that eye injury at the workplace is fatal? If only workers wear the right safety glasses, the eyes can be protected from damage. ANSI sets prevention guidelines for safety glasses at work. Buying safety goggles that are ANSI-approved is another necessity. Not wearing safety glasses at work is a big mistake.

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FDR Safety

MAY 29, 2018

AFLCIO : These are challenging times for working people and their unions, and the prospects for worker safety and health protections are uncertain. What is clear, however, is that the toll of workplace injury, illness and death remains too high, and too many workers remain at serious risk. There is much more work to be done.

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FDR Safety

DECEMBER 5, 2018

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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FDR Safety

DECEMBER 5, 2018

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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Construction Marketing

JUNE 19, 2023

A solid commitment to safety can help reduce legal liabilities resulting from accidents or non-compliance with safety regulations. Promoting safety in construction sites involves ensuring operators understand standard procedures, equipment inspections, load calculations, and hazard identification.

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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

JULY 22, 2019

Process Safety vs. Personal Safety. For anyone working in safety or in a high-risk industry such as a refinery or manufacturing plant, you’re probably heard the term process safety. In several key ways, process safety is different from occupational health and safety, so why should you know the difference?

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FDR Safety

APRIL 15, 2020

In recent months, we at FDRsafety have been surprised at the number of cases involving injuries resulting from falling objects. load and improperly used a come-along attached to the load to align and install a precision shaft. load and improperly used a come-along attached to the load to align and install a precision shaft.

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FDR Safety

APRIL 15, 2020

In recent months, we at FDRsafety have been surprised at the number of cases involving injuries resulting from falling objects. load and improperly used a come-along attached to the load to align and install a precision shaft. load and improperly used a come-along attached to the load to align and install a precision shaft.

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Safety Services Company

DECEMBER 10, 2019

CLIMBING THE LADDER OF SUCCESS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT LADDER SAFETY. Whether you are gearing up for Christmas, training to be a craftsman or managing a construction firm, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has laid out ladder safety guidelines to ensure your workers stay safe when using this tool.

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FDR Safety

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

The Occupational Safety & Health Review Commission issued an employer-friendly machine guarding decision that is important for employers. The case involved an experienced employee who suffered a serious injury to his hand after he intentionally circumvented the existing guard.

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FDR Safety

OCTOBER 15, 2012

Safety incentive programs generally don’t work very well, but that doesn’t mean OSHA is on the right track with a memo the agency issued to restrict them. Is the promise of a pizza party to celebrate a safety milestone or a chance in a drawing going to cause him to stop to take proper safety precautions? Take Joe, for example.

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Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Contractor management is a series of checks ensuring that the contractors follow up-to-date safety practices and conform to health and regulatory standards. Prequalification demonstrates that your company adheres to health and safety regulations, preventing potential lawsuits, poor work, and additional expenses for the client.

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FDR Safety

SEPTEMBER 27, 2013

Our guest blogger today is Mike White , a new senior advisor for FDRsafety who comes to us after a great career at GM, where he was most recently Global Safety Director. However, if you manage for compliance, you may overlook risk and hazards that result in serious or fatal injuries. Good luck with that.

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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. Since the 90’s and early 2000’s they’ve paved new paths for women pursuing careers in construction safety. For Women in Construction (WIC) Week 2021 Hilmerson Safety® celebrates women in the field by sharing their stories.

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Safety Services Company

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

However, the industry is exposed to many risks that can significantly impair operations, the environment, and the safety of people. Consequently, risk management is crucial to identify and mitigate damages while guaranteeing the safety of workers, the general public, and the environment.

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Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Every hiring client seeks suppliers that meet and exceed expectations regarding safety , work ethics, and project management. You must maintain your accounts on the relevant platforms, keep track of regulations, and keep your staff updated with the latest advances in safety protocols. Let’s explore this in detail: 1.

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FDR Safety

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Give us a call. We will inspect your operation as OSHA would, addressing high hazard machinery and equipment exposures while providing suggestions for continual improvement in the prevention of hand injuries and amputations. For more advice on safety, please reach out to FDRsafety.

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Safety Services Company

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Climbing the Ladder of Success: What You Need to Know About Ladder Safety. Whether you are gearing up for Christmas, training to be a craftsman or managing a construction firm, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has laid out ladder safety guidelines to ensure your workers stay safe when using this tool.

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Safety Services Company

MARCH 23, 2018

Safety Training. Welcome to Safe Friday, this week we’re going to cover the ins and outs of safety training. Good pre-job safety training can help reduce the risk, but it is not always readily available or adequate. It is equally important to emphasize safety and health. Helping New Workers. Start with the Basics.

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Safety Services Company

JUNE 14, 2018

Corporate Wellness & Safety Tips. Welcome to Safe Friday, since June is National Safety Month, this week we’re going to cover the ins and outs of corporate wellness and safety. ” (Source: National Safety Council). The best Corporate Wellness Program we can recommend is an Injury and Illness Prevention Program.

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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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Work Gearz

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

One of the more important aspects of good safety at a construction site is visibility, so more and more construction employers are requiring reflective details on protective gear. One important piece of gear often referred to as a reflective vest is the safety vest. Safety Vest Material Closure Features ANSI Class Sizes.

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Work Gearz

APRIL 29, 2022

Do you wear safety glasses while woodworking ? So it’s a must to wear safety glasses for woodwork. If you wear eye protection, 90% of work-related eye injuries can be avoided. Well, let me introduce you to some of the common types of eye protection wear available in the market and their use.   Safety

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Work Gearz

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021

You may be wondering why you would want “athletic” safety boots. Well, not every profession or job necessitates a full traditional work boot, but still requires safety features to protect your feet. Another athletic work boot that we gave consistently high votes to is the Carhartt Oxford Hiker Safety Boot for its superb comfort.

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Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 30, 2023

It ensures you meet health and safety standards that safeguard workers, protect the business’s reputation, are environmentally conscious, and minimize accidents. The Prequalification Platform’s Network Hiring clients prefer to use prequalification platforms instead to determine their compatibility with contractors.

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Safety Services Company

APRIL 5, 2018

OSHA Safety & Compliance. Welcome to Safe Friday, this week we’re going to cover the ins and outs of OSHA safety and compliance. Workplace inspections and investigations are conducted by OSHA compliance safety and health officers trained in safety and industrial hygiene. OSHA Inspections. Walkthrough.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

Workplace Safety. Welcome to Safe Friday, this week we’re going to cover workplace safety. Freedom from danger is a wonderful concept, but to make that goal a reality requires considerable planning, training, commitment, management skills, and above all THINKING about workplace safety. Thinking About Workplace Safety.

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