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National Safety Stand-Down Resources

FDR Safety

This week marks the annual National Safety Stand Down to Prevent Falls In Construction. There are a number of excellent resources for Safety Stand Down content including podcasts, toolbox talks, and videos. OSHA’s National Safety Stand Down Page. National Association of Home Builders Safety Videos.

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Safety First, Bidding Next: How Safety & Compliance Wins Contracts

Safety Services Company

If both have all the resources needed to complete a job, why does Bob continue to stand out? The difference lies in how each prioritizes safety and compliance. Rigorous oversight, extensive use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and investment in safety and compliance training drive Bob’s profits well above industry averages.

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Safety Nonprofit Releases Collection of Construction Safety Resources

Construction Junkie

Safety training and awareness building are a core fundamental of building a proper safety culture on your jobsites, so it’s important to know the resources that are available to you. The ASSP’s new construction safety resource page includes many blog posts, podcasts, and webinars covering various topics.

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NAHB Offers Strategies and Resources for Managing Mental Health

Pro Builder

And when a construction worker is struggling to manage mental health issues, it can compromise both their own safety on the jobsite and the safety of those around them. While the most common mental health problems are anxiety and depression, disorders such as substance misuse can also be considered a mental health issue.

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How Inventory Control Saves Construction Teams Resources

Construction Business Owner

How Inventory Control Saves Construction Teams Resources. Having to send someone to track down a tool or a piece of equipment is a huge waste of resources. You’ll also want to consider securing high-value materials, and adding additional safety measures, such as surveillance or locks, to materials that might be vulnerable to theft.

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‘Bench it, shore it, shield it, slope it’: Utility contractors spotlight trench safety

Construction Dive

June is Trench Safety Month, and this week the National Utility Contractors Association hosts training and webinars, providing resources for contractors with workers in excavations.

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7 tips for managing health and safety in construction efficiently

Lets Build

Workers are your most valuable asset, and the best way to protect that asset is by implementing a high-quality health and safety program. The key to better managing health and safety in construction is steering away from the traditional reactive approach (taking action after an incident occurs).

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