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Construction work can be a dangerous profession. A job site is a hectic place, as different workers perform many tasks at once. People work together and trust each other to get the job done safely and efficiently. Yet, the two most dangerous components of construction work take place early in…

No one goes into work thinking there will be an emergency that day. You and your employees expect to be productive and perform daily tasks like normal. But truthfully, workplace emergencies can occur at any moment. If your business is struck by a natural disaster or dangerous manmade incident, you…

Falls are one of the leading causes of death and injury to construction workers every year. Job sites can be dangerous places. When you work from heights, your chances of sustaining bodily harm increase. That’s why you need to invest the time and resources into taking a fall protection safety…

Construction Safety Managers must handle many tasks related to construction projects. They plan and coordinate aspects of safety related to all building and worksite activities, so projects get done safely and effectively. They’re also in charge of complying with building codes, safety regulations and environmental requirements. A construction safety manager…

OSHA issued 3,624 hazard communication standard citations in FY 2019, costing American companies $4,682,380. Over 43 million workers are exposed to hazardous chemicals at work, and they have the right to know what those chemicals are and their dangers. To prevent your workplace from violations and injury lawsuits, you must understand the many nuances…

Industries in the United States produce enormous quantities of hazardous waste every year. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in 2017, over 25,000 active large-quantity waste generators created 35.1 million tons of hazardous waste. And small-quantity generators added even more. Facilities should train employees in hazardous waste management annually to prevent…

Managing workplace violence is increasingly essential, since assaults at work are on the rise. In 2011, the U.S. saw 11,690 non-fatal incidents, and by 2018, the annual injuries had almost doubled, totaling 20,790. Employees and customers, violent patients and crime can all contribute to violence in the workplace. Violence in the…

On average, more than 100 workers died on the job every week in 2018. To prevent deaths, injuries and illnesses in your workplace, you first have to know what hazards pose those threats. That’s where a Job Hazard Analysis, also called a Job Safety Analysis, comes in. At the most fundamental level,…