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. Construction sites make up the vast majority of accidents and, unfortunately, fatalities.

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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. Construction sites make up the vast majority of accidents and, unfortunately, fatalities.

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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. Avoiding Legal Issues Hiring clients hire a licensed contractor to save themselves from legal liabilities and low-quality work. What is Contractor Management?

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Construction Cost Estimating

AUGUST 18, 2017

Constructions sites are the place where risks are inevitable. The workers on the job site are exposed to various dangerous situations. Even a single miss of safety term can cause severe injuries, sometimes death. So, it is important to follow the safety tools to avoid life threatening problems.

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Lets Build

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

However, this doesn’t mean that there is no way to reduce setbacks on your projects and prevent costly mistakes that could eventually lead to never-ending claims and legal disputes. Read more: Good communication on the job site – Connect your teams and see everything. This is where timely communication comes into the picture.

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The Constructor

JANUARY 26, 2020

The roles and responsibilities of contractors manifest themselves in various aspects of the project for instance project planning, management, monitoring, construction site safety, and legal issues. The contractor also appoint subcontractor, who […].

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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

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Hiring clients demand contractor compliance for cost savings and site safety. Staying compliant, including meeting internal standards, is crucial for legal requirements and stakeholder trust. Similarly, hiring clients will not prioritize companies with legal, security, and financial risks.

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Constructonomics

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Building safety is at the forefront of the minds of every building contractor, site manager, architect, designer and building owner from a project’s start to completion. Immediate Legal Compliance. Under The Fire Safety Order for England and Wales (full details of which can be found of the Gov.uk

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Best Practices Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

You probably saw last month’s report about a major accident at a construction site in downtown Miami, Florida. This is a good reminder of the lessons to learn when investigating or handling an accident on a construction site. Make sure medical issues are resolved immediately and lock down the site for evidence preservation.

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Work Gearz

JULY 17, 2020

If you are working in a warehouse, construction site, traffic points, or at any place where visibility is the shield of your safety the safety vests are a must for you. . Moreover, safety vests are required by law (OSHA, ANSI, CSA standards) to be mandatory in every workplace to ensure the safety of every workplace. .

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Work Gearz

JULY 10, 2020

nearly 20% of the deaths on the construction sites happened due to not wearing of the safety vests. . Benefits of Wearing Safety Vests in Construction Sites. Safety vests are high visibility vests and have immense benefits for workers in the construction sites. The Negatives of not wearing safety vests. ?

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Pro Builder

JULY 27, 2020

What Are the Legal Safeguards for Getting Back to Work? As builders and trade contractors start to get back on track following the impact of COVID-19 and its restrictions, there are legal concerns to consider. How the Coronavirus May Affect OSHA Compliance on Building Sites. Mon, 07/27/2020 - 12:57. Mike Beirne, Senior Editor.

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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. Naturally, many contractors (like you!)

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Construction Law

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Legal terms explained Our latest Legal Terms Explained series article from Georgia Di Salle of Herbert Smith Freehills LLP looks at Expert Evidence. The decision provides important guidance on issues relating to building safety defects and remediation under the Act.

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Safety Services Company

JUNE 26, 2020

These guidelines should also meet the state executive orders associated with health and safety in the workplace. In Minnesota, the state’s Department of Labor and Industry (DLI), in collaboration with the state’s Department of Health, have legal authority for determining COVID-19 preparedness plan compliance.

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Safety Services Company

MARCH 16, 2018

How to Promote Employee Safety in the Workplace. Welcome to Safe Friday, this week we’re going to cover employee safety. On the job safety is a program of proactive participation between employers, supervisors, and employees; safety is everyone’s business. Everyone needs to be involved in company safety.

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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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Pro Builder

AUGUST 5, 2022

The construction industry is finally paying attention to this issue and including mental health in the conversation about construction jobsite safety. Those data points set off alarms that have moved mental health more urgently into the conversation about construction jobsite safety. Construction Site Fall Protection Made Simple.

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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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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). Knowing the location of first aid, firefighting equipment, and safety devices.

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Work Gearz

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Often a construction manager will be required to be working on site, meeting with company directors, and eventually consulting with a client all on the same day. Exceptional comfort is required if you end up spending most of the day on your feet or climbing twenty or more flights of stairs because of a broken elevator on site. 

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Best Practices Construction Law

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

You probably saw last month’s report about a second work-related fatality at the construction site of the San Francisco 49er’s new football stadium. Examples like this are good reminders of the lessons to learn when investigating or handling an accident on a construction site. These include: Prepare before the accident.

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Best Practices Construction Law

MARCH 20, 2020

After four days of answering client inquiries (that’s my favorite part my job as a construction attorney), I decided to write an ebook addressing: (1) the most important legal issues facing contractors in this time of uncertainty; (2) the practical day-to-day issues involving site access, safety, wages, unemployment and other benefits; (3) tips (..)

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FDR Safety

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

Up until that time, an employee representative could accompany the OSHA inspector on a walk-around only if that representative was actually employed at the site. But in 2013, OSHA eliminated the requirement that the employee representative actually work at the site. The NFIB lawsuit, filed in U.S.

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Levelset

JUNE 29, 2022

The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) is the federal agency responsible for maintaining workplace safety across all industries. Unfortunately, people get hurt on job sites every day, so it’s something that always has to be top of mind. Health and safety – 863 violations. Peter Lindborg.

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Lets Build

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Unexpected site issues or setbacks. If it’s a new situation, it may be necessary to devise workarounds to issues as diverse as legal risks, worker training, or cash flow concerns. Poor construction methods, materials, or management can harm safety levels while lowering the anticipated lifespan of completed buildings.

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FDR Safety

MARCH 19, 2020

The representative, ideally the Safety and Health Director or Manager or someone in upper management, should be well-versed in OSHA standards applicable to the business, health and safety conditions of the workplace under inspection, location of required records to be kept under OSHA (e.g.

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Safety Services Company

APRIL 4, 2014

A constant concern for supervisors and managers is determining whether their safety training for non-English speaking employees is adequate. The new rules require OSHA compliance officers to monitor the effectiveness of on-site training for non-English speakers. Cultural differences can create concerns regarding employee safety.

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FDR Safety

MAY 11, 2015

The directive, reported by the news site iwpnews.com, lowers the legal bar for OSHA to initiate an investigation of a complaint. OSHA’s Whistleblower Protection Program aims to protect employees from retaliation for raising concerns about safety in the workplace.

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Constructlaw

JUNE 30, 2021

This may include disinfecting shared workspaces and equipment , providing proper ventilation in buildings, sending home sick employees, and other safety precautions. Employers will have to navigate a potentially divided workforce, while ensuring their health and safety protocols do not alienate certain members. California.

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BD+C

MAY 25, 2023

The increased focus—and strengthened legal requirements—on biodiversity will have significant reverberations. The first consideration is how to minimize the impact on the local environment by using sympathetic materials and reducing the geographical footprint of the site. These potentially disrupt local animal and plant life.

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Safety Services Company

NOVEMBER 26, 2017

However, it’s important that when planning a holiday party, the excitement over its positive nature doesn’t get in the way of addressing the many safety and legal risks involved. Holiday parties are meant to be fun for everyone, and harassment not only hurts your employees but puts your company at serious legal risks.

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Safety Services Company

JULY 18, 2013

The United States’ Occupational Safety and Health and Administration and British Columbia are in the midst of a silica safety push. Dust generated by on-site vehicle traffic. The legal exposure limits on silica dust were set decades ago. In British Columbia a new construction safety rule for silica was recently proposed.

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Best Practices Construction Law

FEBRUARY 20, 2013

" While the explosion in Kansas does not appear to have involved an accident at a construction site, early reports do indicate that the cause may have been a contractor performing underground work that struck a gas line. In any event, there are some lessons to learn when investigating or handling an accident on a construction site.

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Best Practices Construction Law

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

You probably saw last month''s report about a second work-related fatality at the construction site of the San Francisco 49er''s new football stadium. Examples like this are good reminders of the lessons to learn when investigating or handling an accident on a construction site. These include: Prepare before the accident.

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Lets Build

MARCH 24, 2020

In a nutshell, here are some of the most critical effects that the Coronavirus is having on construction: Health and safety concerns about the workforce. During the last couple of weeks, the concerns around the health and safety of the people who work on the field have increased. are strictly followed. Contractual disputes.

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