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Contractor Community – August 2024 0

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Bridge Safety: Past Current and Future 0

By Jason Hogan, Diversified Safety Services On March 26, the nation was stunned when the Key Bridge in Baltimore vanished within minutes, leading to worldwide transportation chaos for months. While the details of the incident are still under investigation, let’s discuss the safety principles in place and our response to this tragedy. In any large-scale

Day Zero Training: A Safety Program to Mitigate Risk among New Hires 0

By Manny Rodriguez, Kent Companies On the first day a new hire sets foot on a construction site, they enter a high-risk group. Over 60% of job site injuries are sustained by those with less than one year of tenure (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics). The frequency of injuries and incidents among new hires is

Digital Safety in Construction: A Priority for Modern Contractors 0
- Best Practices, Improving Productivity, Outlook & Trends, Risk Management, Safety, TECHNOLOGY
- June 25, 2024
By Patrick Hogan, handle.com Safety in construction extends beyond physical hazards. With the increasing reliance on digital tools and technology, safeguarding a company’s data is critical. As cyber threats and poor digital security can lead to data breaches and operational disruptions, protecting digital assets has become as essential as ensuring physical safety on the
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What’s the New PFAS Ruling Got to Do with Me? 0
- ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, OSHA, Safety
- June 25, 2024
What’s the New PFAS Ruling Got to Do with Me? By Lydia Zaharia and Susanne Deegan, Marsh McLennan Agency The Background: On April 10, 2024, the EPA announced the final National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR) for five Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS), and mixtures of two or more, given the suspected environmental and health
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Mental Health in the Workplace 0
- ADVOCACY, HEALTH, Safety
- June 25, 2024
By SESCO Management Group In the past three (3) years our practice has received a significant increase from clients concerning mental health in the workplace. We will not delve into the many reasons for this unfortunate increase, but we all know family, friends and co-workers who have suffered or are suffering mental health challenges. From
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