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Eight Common Compliance Violations and How to Stop Them

by Chris Lennon | Jun 24, 2019
Legal and Regulatory | OSHA

When safety and deadlines are on the line, it’s critical to meet compliance standards. There are eight common compliance violations contractors need to watch for. Here's how to prevent them.

OSHA’s Multi-Employer Citation Policy: What Employers on Construction Sites Need to Know

by Phillip C. Bauknight | Jun 23, 2019
OSHA | Safety

Understanding legal obligations under OSHA’s Multi-employer Citation Policy and taking reasonable care to prevent and detect violation will help contractors prepare for an OSHA inspection.

Keep Disaster From Striking the Jobsite

Proactive safety measures and documentation can reduce jobsite injuries and theft, and protect companies in the event of litigation. Contractors can lower their risk with careful planning and use of technology.

Establishing an Effective Safety Committee

Safety committes can be the eyes and ears of a company on and off the jobsite, providing a structured forum for employees to express concerns and provide solutions for improving workplace hazards and processes.

Concerns About On-the-job Safety Persist

by Joanna Masterson | Jun 4, 2019
OSHA | PPE | Safety | Total Human Health

A quarter of employees worry every day about getting injured because of their job. That number goes up to 27% for workers in the construction and oil industries.

Noise Monitoring Keeps Workers Safe and Sound

by Justin Stewart | Jun 3, 2019
OSHA | PPE | Safety

Each year, 22 million employees are exposed to hazardous noises at work, according to OSHA, making hearing loss the most common work-related injury. Yet, noise-induced hearing loss is often ignored because there are no visible effects.

Increase in Roadside Construction Deaths Signals Need for Active Warning Devices

by Chadwick Keller | May 11, 2019
OSHA | PPE | Safety

An increase in fatal incidents adds urgency to the need for improved visibility solutions for roadside construction crews.

Smart Questions to Ask About a Fire Alarm System

by Tom Parrish | May 6, 2019
OSHA | Safety

Modern fire alarms systems integrate with other building functions for a safe building environment. Involving a system designer in the early design phase can make or break a project.

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Eight Common Compliance Violations and How to Stop Them

OSHA’s Multi-Employer Citation Policy: What Employers on Construction Sites Need to Know

Keep Disaster From Striking the Jobsite

Establishing an Effective Safety Committee

Concerns About On-the-job Safety Persist

Noise Monitoring Keeps Workers Safe and Sound

Increase in Roadside Construction Deaths Signals Need for Active Warning Devices

Smart Questions to Ask About a Fire Alarm System

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