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Safety is about Planning
A construction site is chaotic to say the least. The amount of workers, materials, and large machinery that can sometimes go into creating a building can be staggering. With other concerns such as deadlines and cost taking the forefront of … Continue reading
Construction Safety Jobs Require Strong Leadership
You can’t get around the fact that workplace safety is sometimes hard to keep track of at a constructions site where there is so much else going on. This is especially true for an entry-level worker who is just focused … Continue reading
Construction Safety Officers Experience Creates Success
Overseeing safety on a construction site is not for the inexperienced. So many things can go wrong on a job site that a highly motivated strong leader is needed to not only meet OSHA construction regulations, but also just to … Continue reading
Topics for Construction Safety Meetings
Safety is such an important topic that you may have frequent meetings to discuss the latest techniques to keep your staff safe or the newest guidelines being imposed by OSHA, EHS, or another regulatory agency. Because of this frequency, you … Continue reading
Getting a Job as a Construction Safety Officer
If you are looking for a construction safety officer job, there are a few important things you are going to need to know. Know the manager’s responsibilities and the skills needed to perform such a high-demand and important job. You should know … Continue reading
Companies Need Tailor-Made Safety Plans
This may be a bit of an exaggeration, but construction sites are a little like mine fields. There are dangers lurking around every corner. That’s why it is so important to create a management plan for each construction site you … Continue reading
Thinking About Construction Safety as a Career
Construction safety jobs are important jobs. Hundreds of workers are injured or die each year in job-related accidents. Many of these tragedies could have been avoided with the proper safety education and/or equipment. Jobsite safety inspectors and educators help ensure … Continue reading
Safety is Serious
There are times when Safety crosses all boundaries. In this video you will see random acts of unsafe behavior that causes injuries and in some cases could cause death. While some of the actions depicted appear to be “funny” and … Continue reading
Workplace Safety and Texting While Driving for Work
A lot has recently been said in the press about “distracted drivers.” These are the drivers who are not giving the road their full attention due to the numerous distractions of modern life. They may be working with a GPS, … Continue reading