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We all know the importance of safety in the workplace. Read our safety section with articles on the importance of keeping everyone out of harm's way.
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Written by Van A. Howell, CSP
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Statistically, crane accidents are more likely to cause injuries and/or deaths than most other types of construction equipment, and a major contributing cause of most crane accidents is operational error.
Tags: 2010 March Issue , crane accidents , safety |
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Written by Barbara Mulhern
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For Roger Friede, saving more than $12,000 per employee in workers' compensation premium costs over the past ten years only partially explains his strong commitment to safety.
Friede, president of Friede & Associates, LLC, a thirty-employee commercial construction firm in Reedsburg, WI, says what drives him the most in emphasizing safety is that "I don't ever want to have to explain to somebody why that person's father or husband isn't coming home that night."
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Written by Kyle G. Johnson
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Employers are required by federal and state laws to carry workers' compensation (WC) insurance, provide comprehensive occupational medical services for work-related injuries and record certain work-related injuries for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
Tags: 2010 January Issue , insurance , safety |
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Written by Frank McDaniel
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Unfortunately, in today's economic climate many construction companies face diminishing revenues and uncertain future. As a result, budgets tighten and many initiatives, including those for safety, are put on hold or cut. However, it's important to realize that significant safety improvement does not require substantial investment.
Tags: 2009 September Issue , safety |
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