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Prevalent Construction Site Safety Hazards Every New Mexico Contractor Should Know
There are approximately 252,000 construction sites across the US with nearly 6.5 million people working there every day. These construction workers face a myriad of hazards with their job site conditions and heavy equipment creating dangerous situations that require careful navigation. The fatal injury rate within the construction industry, according to the Occupational Safety and…
Read MoreTop Factors Why Fall Protection Is Critical to Your New Mexico Construction Business
There are six general safety standards that all employers must meet as set forth by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). In addition, more specific standards apply to different industries and job functions. OSHA requires employers to take workplace safety seriously. Employers must provide a safe working environment for their employees, including having systems…
Read MoreTop New Mexico Construction Site Safety Dangers to be Aware of in 2022
Construction is one of the riskiest sectors to work in, with fatalities being double the average of other industries. These are usually caused by falls, restricted mobility and accessibility in high up places, and misuse or failure of safety equipment. Risk can be minimized by implementing training in safe working practice; use and maintenance of…
Read MoreConfined Space Training Spelled Out and Factors Why it is Critical for Worker Safety
To make an organizational operation successful, safety training of employees is crucial. It is the basic right of employees to get safety training if they are working in an environment that is risky. The most important type of safety training is confined space training. Confined space training helps you to achieve and maintain well-defined standards…
Read MoreOSHA Recordkeeping Violations Basics and Fines For Recordkeeping Violations
If you’re not sure how to keep track of your New Mexico company’s safety policies, then the OSHA fines for recordkeeping violations can be severe. The standards require that managers and other personnel document everything related to these polices—and they’re serious about it! The last thing you want is for your business to suffer when…
Read MoreReasons Why Your New Mexico Company Needs OSHA Record Keeping Training
Ask yourself these questions first: Is it painful to adhere to OSHA record keeping standards? Wondering how to do it right – or is it all wrong? Do you wish to have accurate, compliant, record keeping of OSHA records? Do you wish you had learned more about OSHA’s strong record keeping? If you answer to…
Read MoreManlift Safety Advice and OSHA Manlift Training Mandates
A Manlift construction piece equipment can take a man up high in a short duration of time. Nonetheless, every team should be completely aware of the OSHA’s manlift requirements and should know the safe usage of the device. In this article, we will guide you about the safety requirements of manlifts. OSHA’S recommended Safety Rules…
Read MoreWhy Incident Reports are Required and Best Workplace Incident Practices
While working in an organization or business, workers at their workplace are bound to get into incidents. Either the incident is physical or work-related, reporting that incident to management is necessary. Incident reporting is not only helpful in improving workplace security and safety, it also ensures that no other worker become a victim of the…
Read MoreTop Factors Why Your New Mexico Construction Company Needs to Contract a Safety Consultant Company & Establish a Safety Program
A well-planned safety program is difficult to devise but is very helpful in many ways. It is advisable to seek help for the development of a safety plan for your New Mexico construction company. Here we will discuss some reasons how hiring a safety consultant company will prove beneficial for your organization. Why should your…
Read MoreThe Advantages of OSHA Training Certification and Being OSHA Compliant
OSHA is a regulatory agency of the United States Department of Labor that was founded to primary job is to make certain there are safe and healthy working conditions for working men and women by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance. OSHA identifies the safety training protocols and requirements…
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