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Why You Should Document Jobsite Safety Inspections

Construction Business Owner

T he Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) mandates that workers should never be required to work under conditions that are dangerous to their health or safety. b)(2)].'

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

Safety Services Company

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. Pre-Climb Inspection Every ladder used should be pre-climb inspected, no matter how new.

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OSHA Alert: How to Prepare for an OSHA Inspection

FDR Safety

The most important step to take before an OSHA inspection even takes place is selecting a company representative. The company representative is the individual charged with representing the company’s interests during an OSHA inspection. and the company’s health and safety program.

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

Safety Services Company

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. Pre-Climb Inspection Every ladder used should be pre-climb inspected, no matter how new.

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4 Innovations Transforming Construction Safety 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

There’s no doubt about it: safety matters. While nothing beats a combination of training, safety culture, and leadership buy-in, innovation is playing an increasingly important role on- and off-site. . Technology has advanced significantly in recent years in the realm of construction safety. Machine Learning and AI.

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Safety Spotlight: OSHA’s Top 10 Most-Cited Standards

Viewpoint Construction Technology

When people are busy, though, safety can sometimes take a backseat to speed. But that way of thinking can be pretty detrimental, though, as a safety incident at one of your jobsites can really derail a project and could hurt the business’s bottom line. Common Construction Safety Violations in 2017. Scaffolding (1926.451).

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Professional Inspector Calls For Inspections For Home Safety.

Julian Construction

Professional Inspector Calls For Inspections For Home Safety. Mr. Kyles has inspected over 15,000 structures in his career, working with both engineering firms and local departments of building and safety. Regular inspections can help minimize upkeep expenses by preventing serious structural problems from occurring.