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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Construction Junkie

MARCH 2, 2021

From March 3-March 7, OSHA invites construction employers and stakeholders to take part in their 8th annual National Safety Stand Down to Prevent Falls in Construction.

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FDR Safety

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

In my 40 years as a Safety Professional and Instructor, I have trained over 50,000 people on the topic of workplace safety. This moment is the audience realizing the importance of safety on the job and how it directly effects the rest of their lives. Luckily workplace safety can be broken down into small, specific bursts.

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BD+C

MAY 25, 2023

Safety AND Security: The Importance of Component Compatibility 1 kcichowicz Thu, 05/25/2023 - 09:31 With proposed and passed laws, it’s important lawmakers and building professionals acknowledge the interplay between fire safety and building security.

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Construction Junkie

MARCH 2, 2021

From May 3-May 7, OSHA invites construction employers and stakeholders to take part in their 8th annual National Safety Stand Down to Prevent Falls in Construction.

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FDR Safety

SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

The key to a strong safety culture: positive employee attitudes. Improve safety performance with Attitude-Based Safety Culture Training. The key to a strong safety culture: positive employee attitudes. When that “want to” culture is in place, employers find that their safety performance improves.

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FDR Safety

JULY 9, 2013

In the mid-‘90s, when I was part of the National Safety Council’s Institute for Safety through Design (now “sunset”), risk assessment was more of a concept and vision than a reality for most organizations in the U.S. I encourage all safety pros to be familiar with the work of CHCS. The first is risk assessment.

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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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Safety Services Company

JUNE 26, 2020

The plan, which was first referred to as Executive Order 20-74, enables businesses to transition into operations by complying with mandated health department and governmental guidelines. These guidelines should also meet the state executive orders associated with health and safety in the workplace. Workplace Safety Solutions.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 21, 2022

The way UK construction companies approach quality and safety will change significantly with the Building Safety Bill ( now known as the Building Safety Act ). Here we share a simple checklist to help with getting ready for the Building Safety Bill and putting the technology you need in place. Download it for free here.

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Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

So, how do you select safety gloves that will protect your workers’ hands from sharp objects without inhibiting their performance and comfort? Cut Resistance Protection Levels There are industry standards established that refer to specific test methods to assign protection levels for safety gloves, including cut resistance.

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Work Gearz

APRIL 28, 2021

After consulting several teams of professional gardening and lawn maintenance pros who tested safety glasses for us specifically in relation to lawn care, our top choice falls to the Jackson V30 Nemesis Polarized Safety Glasses because they are ergonomic, comfortable, wraparound, and lightweight. 3M Safety Glasses, Virtua CCS.

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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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Work Gearz

JUNE 14, 2021

If so, you may want to invest in a polarized pair of safety glasses. As opposed to just tinted safety glasses’ lenses, these glasses are made to specifically and significantly reduce glare produced by sunlight while you are working. Polarized Safety Glasses Lens Frame UVA/UVB Style. Jackson Safety V30 Nemesis.

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Work Gearz

JULY 14, 2020

Safety vests generally come in two basic colors: fluorescent green-yellow and fluorescent orange. In this article I am going to tell you in details about the two colors of the safety vests and what do they really mean that is why and where are they used. Orange Safety Vests. The Yellow Safety Vests. Let’s get started!

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Work Gearz

JUNE 27, 2021

Rather, you should use a specially designed pair of safety glasses to do so. Of these, the laser safety glasses stand out. YES, you can look at the sun with laser safety glasses. Pros of Using Laser Safety Glasses to View the Sun. Cons of Using Laser Safety Glasses to View the Sun. Quite comfortable to put on.

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Work Gearz

APRIL 15, 2021

Bifocal safety glasses are a wonderful piece of PPE if you normally wear bifocals and need to see both up close and at a distance. Comparison of Top Bifocal Safety Glasses. Bifocal Safety Glasses Lens Material Frame Material Bifocal Extra. 3M Reader’s Safety +1.5 Pyramex Safety Intruder Reader + 1.5 UV protection.

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FDR Safety

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Of concern is how the concept of zero energy or a zero-energy state can negatively impact equipment design (hereafter, the term “equipment” is used to refer to machines, equipment, lines, cells, processes, etc.) national consensus standards (e.g., because many production, service and maintenance tasks require some form of energy.

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Fieldwire

JANUARY 2, 2024

Do you create a site-specific safety plan for your projects? Done correctly, this plan should help improve safety, quality, and productivity. Want to learn how? Check out this episode of Construction Management Mico Learning below. Editor’s note: Fieldwire is proud to feature construction expert Jim Rogers on our blog.

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Construction Cost Estimating

AUGUST 4, 2019

Factors of safety for bearing capacity refers to a value that is based on the basis of the type of soil, method of exploration, level of uncertainty in soil, significance of structure and outcomes of failure, and probability of design load proceeding.

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Safety Services Company

APRIL 12, 2018

Process Safety Management. Welcome to Safe Friday, this week we’re going to cover the ins and outs of process safety managment. Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals prevents or minimizes the consequences of catastrophic releases of toxic, reactive, flammable or explosive chemicals. Operating Procedures.

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Safety Services Company

DECEMBER 25, 2017

With so many pistons running at once in the machine that is your business, it can be difficult to find a way to build a safety culture from the top down that sticks. Safety Services Company has put together a guide to help you make safety a priority in your workplace in 2018. The same goes for building your safety culture.

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Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Designers of new construction and renovation projects sometimes prefer to use exterior-grade waterproofing and roofing products (collectively referred to as “exterior-grade waterproofing” in this article) within interior space for improved performance compared to typical interior-grade waterproofing products. Tomlinson, PE. Photo © iStock.

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Construction Equipment

JUNE 13, 2019

Although little data exists on injuries to women in construction, a report in the Guardian highlighted the ways safety designs tend to neglect finding appropriate sizing for female bodies. The article first cites the New York Committee for Occupational Safety & Health (NYCOSH), which references…

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Construction Marketing

JUNE 24, 2021

If waste is a hot topic in the industry, then safety is a buzzword. No project or relevant discussion can begin without talking about safety in the workplace—even then, projects still suffer casualties. OSHA refers to such an incident as one prime example of hazardous energy, of which its control is a recurring safety issue.

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FDR Safety

DECEMBER 11, 2020

This blog utilizes research and data from a range of professional safety journals (i.e., Professional Safety) and research reports, and blends it with economic realities and common company leadership expectations. It is written as a series for those who are new to safety or have an expanded role within safety.

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Construction Marketing

JUNE 14, 2021

When working on manufacturing or construction sites, safety is always a top priority. On the other hand, rigging refers to the assembly of equipment such as cables, wire rope, and related hardware used in construction for lifting heavy objects, like girders, into place. 1) Slipping Off The Edge. 1) Slipping Off The Edge.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

These changes are what led to the launch of SafetyConnect at Safety Services Company. This easy and intuitive digital safety hub for training and management appeals to a remote and multigenerational workforce. SafetyConnect makes it easy for teams to achieve safety goals and manage safety programs from anywhere.

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FDR Safety

OCTOBER 27, 2015

Safety professionals concerned with safety, efficiency and compliance should have the concepts of “acceptable risk” and “feasibility” in the forefront of their thinking. ANSI B11 is the series of general industry machine safety standards used by suppliers and users of machines. It is harmonized with ISO machine safety standards.

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Construction Marketing

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

We’ll explore what could happen if special safety protocols aren’t followed. With hiring hi-rail crane equipment come a lot of responsibilities, especially towards safety. Ask for References Asking for references is an important step in hiring a certified crane operator, so don’t skip it!

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Safety Services Company

MAY 13, 2015

If you are looking for help with ISNetworld® compliance, a quick google search will yield the names of numerous companies offering downloadable safety programs and monitoring services to assist you. But how do you know if these companies are qualified to help you with both ISNetworld® and OSHA safety requirements?

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Safety Services Company

AUGUST 12, 2021

The OSHA Outreach Training Program, commonly referred to as OSHA 10 Training and OSHA 30 Training, provides workers with basic training about some of the most common health and safety hazards on the job. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the Outreach Training Program is voluntary.

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Construction Business Owner

MAY 30, 2013

Companies can refer to their insurance carriers and agents or broker partners who employ consultants specializing in worker safety and injury prevention. There are numerous resources to help construction companies prevent workers’ compensation claims.

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FDR Safety

MAY 12, 2015

Safety tips: When you know better, but don’t do better. Safety tips: When you know better, but don’t do better. Why do well-trained individuals intentionally ignore safety procedures, putting themselves and others in danger? We are often motivated to follow safety rules to avoid repercussions from supervisors.

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Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 21, 2013

A recently released report from the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) states that electricity-related deaths in Ontario declined 38 per cent the past five years. Safety incidents tend to be associated with unsafe work practices. Electrical workers accounted for 14% of all occupational fatalities between 2008 and 2012.

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Safety Services Company

AUGUST 6, 2020

Starting with true concern about the safety of your fellow humans, it’s now a standard greeting and closing of the age. But for some workers – generally speaking, those already back on the job site – “stay safe” refers to something a little different. Health and safety in the workplace isn’t a 2020 “coroniquette”.

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Construction Cost Estimating

JULY 1, 2014

Some refer to these risks as "known-unknowns" because the estimator is aware of them, and based on past experience, can even estimate their probable costs. The estimated costs of the known-unknowns is referred to by cost estimators as cost contingency. RSMeans refers to this as, "Price the quantities."

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