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

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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics , fall incidents in construction make up almost half of all fall-related fatalities in the workplace. Pre-Climb Inspection Every ladder used should be pre-climb inspected, no matter how new. Always use the right ladder for the job and rigorously inspect it before use.

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

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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics , fall incidents in construction make up almost half of all fall-related fatalities in the workplace. Pre-Climb Inspection Every ladder used should be pre-climb inspected, no matter how new. Always use the right ladder for the job and rigorously inspect it before use.

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Winter Slip, Trip, and Fall Prevention

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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are over 40,000 snow, ice, and sleet related workplace injuries every year. It is important to delegate and assign zones. Hazard Inspections. Nevertheless, the change in temperature brings about workplace hazards that could injure your employees.

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Winter Slip, Trip and Fall Prevention

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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are over 40,000 snow, ice, and sleet related workplace injuries every year. It is important to delegate and assign zones. HAZARD INSPECTIONS. Nevertheless, the change in temperature brings about workplace hazards that could injure your employees.

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Ports And FTZs: Enter With Less Risk

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Ports also perform agriculture inspections to protect the country from potential carriers of animal and plant pests or diseases that could cause damage to America’s crops, livestock, pets and the environment. Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZs) Program was created in 1934 with the goal of helping businesses in the U.S. military forces.

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National Electrical Safety Month: Key Workplace Safety Tips

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.” According to OSHA , the top 4 contributors to workplace injuries and fatalities are: Falls Struck-By Caught-By/In-Between Electrocution According to a 2022 Bureau of Labor Statistics report on Fatal Occupational Injuries, exposure to electricity accounted for 7% of workplace fatalities.

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Iowa: Moving To The Top Of The Class

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Each of the certified sites, which range from 150 to almost 600 acres, were inspected by an independent site selection consultant to assure it meets national site selection standards. As many as seven additional sites are undergoing inspection this year.

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