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When workplace incidents happen, they must be investigated properly and by the right individuals. As incidents have the potential to...
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Fall hazards are the leading cause of construction worker deaths, accounting for almost half of all fatalities in construction each year....
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A health and safety committee, comprised of worker and management representatives who meet regularly, brings the internal responsibility system into...
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New workers are more vulnerable to getting sick or injured, especially during the first month on the job. To help...
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Workplace inspections are an important prevention tool that can prevent injuries and illnesses and ensure that your health and safety...
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Work-related mental health conditions take a huge toll on worker health and productivity, with the negative impact felt by individuals,...
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Trenching is an important part of any construction project. It involves digging and removing the dirt, forming a narrow depression...
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Dangerous goods are materials or items with hazardous properties which, if not properly controlled, present a potential hazard to human...
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The hierarchy of control is a system for controlling risks in the workplace. Guidance on the photo of today explains...
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When used in the spirit of continuous improvement, leadership surveys are an effective feedback tool for assessing and improving a...
Lifting heavy items is one of the leading causes of injury in the workplace. In 2001, the Bureau of Labor...
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Leaders make great bosses but sadly, not every boss makes a leader. The fact that someone is in a position...
Do you engage in distracted driving behaviors? Distracted driving occurs anytime your attention is not focused on driving or the...
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Between 2011 and 2018, 38% of all electrically related workplace fatalities were caused by overhead power lines. In the majority...
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At first glance, you may not think there’s much risk associated with office jobs. There’s no heavy machinery in offices...
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Few people can claim they’ve never slipped, tripped, or fallen at least once in their lives. It happens to everyone...
In the construction industry, working at heights is a standard part of the job. But with increased height also comes...
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OSHA’s walking and working surface safety regulations include working from ladders. One of the most popular workplace tools in both construction...
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Fire represents one of the biggest workplace safety threats. It is a hazard not only for workers but potentially for the...
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All kinds of injuries can occur in the workplace, which can cost both the employer and the employee valuable time and...
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Organizations are vulnerable to a number of threats, both to their people and to their ability to maintain business continuity....
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In the construction industry, certain hazards are present every day on the job site. The Occupational Safety & Health Administration...
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The term “line of fire” is very common when talking about the hazards of a work task. Depending on the...
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No matter the industry, in all my years of experience working across organizations, from the hourly workforce to the executive...