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

Safety Services Company

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics , fall incidents in construction make up almost half of all fall-related fatalities in the workplace. So, with falls being a fear for contractors, initiatives like National Ladder Safety Month are vital. To add, you face potential legal repercussions and a loss of productivity.

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

Safety Services Company

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics , fall incidents in construction make up almost half of all fall-related fatalities in the workplace. So, with falls being a fear for contractors, initiatives like National Ladder Safety Month are vital. To add, you face potential legal repercussions and a loss of productivity.

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Construction facing safety challenges as work picks up

FDR Safety

The resurgence of the construction industry is, of course, good news, but it also comes with challenges on the safety front, including shortages of experienced workers and managers. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Inadequate safety performance can lead to employee turnover and various legal, financial and reputational risks.

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Why do we Wear Safety Vests During Construction?

Work Gearz

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. ? SAFETY VESTS.

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Construction Worker Suicide: A Fragile Balance

Pro Builder

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. John Caulfield, senior contributing editor.

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Mental Health In Construction: The Ugly Truth

Lets Build

That is a statistic that “ The Construction Industry Helpline ”, an organization to help those in the construction industry on a variety of topics, CEO Bill Hill has discovered. Construction has one of the highest risks of suicide amongst its employees but they aren’t taking the statistics lying down, they are starting to fight back.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

Construction Safety. Industry Statistics. This week, I’m pleased to welcome David DeVita, a safety expert with 20 years of experience, from Carolina Safety Consultants. A Safety Consultant’s Opinion: After having worked in the safety industry for over 21 years, 14 of which were with 2 major insurance companies.