Ebooks & Guides – 皇家华人 Thu, 01 Jun 2023 19:01:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Caught-In or Between | Free Safety Video Download /resource/caught-in-or-between-free-safety-video-download/ Fri, 10 Sep 2021 15:54:53 +0000 /?post_type=resource&p=14207 Caught-in or between hazards is one of the “fatal four” most dangerous hazards on a construction site. Keep your workers safe and upgrade your subcontractor trainings […]

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Caught-in or between hazards is one of the “fatal four” most dangerous hazards on a construction site.

Keep your workers safe and upgrade your subcontractor trainings and orientations by downloading our free caught-in/between safety video.

What鈥檚 included is this free download:

  • Professional and comprehensive caught-in/between prevention training听based on OSHA guidelines
  • Fully downloadable听video that you can use in-person or for online training
  • Professionally created video designed to keep your workers engaged

This educational video听is听available in bothEnglish and Spanish.

Why download this video?

  • Improve your safety trainings听and orientations with this professional, detailed video
  • Use as a refresher听for veteran contractors and an educational resource for newer workers
  • Include as the focal point of听your next Toolbox Talks

 

Fill out the form to access your free Toolbox Talk download.

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The Complete “Fatal Four” Safety Package | Free Toolbox Talk Downloads /resource/fatal-four-safety-package-a-free-toolbox-talk-download/ Fri, 25 Jun 2021 17:02:59 +0000 /?post_type=resource&p=14049 Falls, electrical exposure, struck-by, and caught-in/between incidents are the deadliest risks on a construction site. These risks are known as the “fatal four” in construction. These […]

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Falls, electrical exposure, struck-by, and caught-in/between incidents are the deadliest risks on a construction site. These risks are known as the “fatal four” in construction. These four types of incidents alone account for over half of all construction worker deaths each year across the world.

皇家华人 has created individual, detailed safety training documents to address each of these four common hazards.听Download all of them for free to use as a helpful guide in your safety trainings:

Here’s what is included in each download:

  • Description of common workplace hazards related to electrocution, falls, caught-between and struck-by incidents
  • Accident prevention need-to-knows for workers and subcontractors
  • Incident prevention printable handout

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Fatal Falls | A Free Toolbox Talk Download /resource/fatal-falls-a-free-toolbox-talk-download/ Tue, 22 Jun 2021 20:16:32 +0000 /?post_type=resource&p=14043 Falls are the most likely incident to cause an injury or fatality on a construction project.听Construction workers die as a result of falls more than any […]

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Free Toolbox Talk Download

Falls are the most likely incident to cause an injury or fatality on a construction project.听Construction workers die as a result of falls more than any other hazard on a job site.

Use this free, customizable Toolbox Talk document to ensure you cover the major talking points of this dangerous hazard in your next hand-on safety meeting.

What鈥檚 included is this free download:

  • The most common types of fall hazards
  • Common incidents on construction sites
  • Fall prevention need-to-knows

Fill out the form to access your free Toolbox Talk download.

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Struck-by Incidents | A Free Toolbox Talk Download /resource/struck-by-hazards-a-free-toolbox-talk-download/ Tue, 22 Jun 2021 20:00:14 +0000 /?post_type=resource&p=14040 A struck-by hazard is when impact from a falling, moving, or rolling object causes harm to a worker. Use this customizable Struck-by Toolbox Talk in your […]

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Free Toolbox Talk Download

A struck-by hazard is when impact from a falling, moving, or rolling object causes harm to a worker.

Use this customizable Struck-by Toolbox Talk in your next safety meeting to keep your workers safe, while keeping your projects running.

What鈥檚 included is this free download:

  • The most common types of struck-by hazards
  • Struck-by prevention need-to-knows
  • Struck-by prevention handout for workers

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Electrocution Hazards | A Free Toolbox Talk Download /resource/electrocution-hazards-a-free-toolbox-talk-download/ Tue, 22 Jun 2021 19:27:33 +0000 /?post_type=resource&p=14036 Electrocution results when a worker is exposed to a lethal amount of electrical energy. This is one of the “fatal four” most dangerous incidents on a […]

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Free Toolbox Talk Download

Electrocution results when a worker is exposed to a lethal amount of electrical energy. This is one of the “fatal four” most dangerous incidents on a construction site.

Use this customizable Electrocution Hazards Toolbox Talk in your next safety meeting to keep your workers safe, while keeping your projects running smoothly.听

What鈥檚 included is this free download:

  • The most common types of electrocution hazards
  • Electrocution prevention need-to-knows
  • Electrocution prevention handout for workers

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Free Construction Orientation PowerPoint Download /resource/construction-orientation-powerpoint/ Thu, 17 Sep 2020 21:09:38 +0000 http://gocontractor.com/resource/covid-19-safety-training-video-copy/ Keeping your safety training up to date and engaging is critical for keeping your workers safe on site. That’s why we’ve created a professional, customizable construction […]

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Keeping your safety training up to date and engaging is critical for keeping your workers safe on site.

That’s why we’ve created a professional, customizable construction site orientation PowerPoint presentation that covers everything from PPE to slips and falls to incident reporting.

Fill out the form to access this free download!

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Ebook: Ultimate Guide To OSHA Preparedness For Construction Natural Disasters /resource/osha-preparedness-natural-disasters/ Fri, 04 Oct 2019 14:42:47 +0000 http://gocontractor.com/?post_type=resource&p=11256 We鈥檙e inviting construction workers to enjoy cold ones and pizza on us, plus we鈥檙e raffling off free football tickets. Join us as we launch our brand new construction software and get feedback from those in the industry.

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You could lose millions in a second. Are you prepared?听

Hurricanes, wildfires, flooding, tornadoes and more. Our ebook covers everything OSHA recommends on how to prepare for natural disasters in construction.听

Includes:

-Case Studies

-What to do in the event of a natural disaster

-Construction company鈥檚 disaster plan

-Protecting important documents and more

 

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Ebook: How can the Unique Safety Issues of Offshore Oil and Gas Drilling be Tackled? /resource/offshore-drilling-safety/ Mon, 15 Apr 2019 09:25:35 +0000 http://gocontractor.com/?post_type=resource&p=8554   When the Deepwater Horizon Disaster took place in 2010, this oil spill contaminated 950 miles of shoreline with dead wildlife still washing up on the […]

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offshore drilling

When the Deepwater Horizon Disaster took place in 2010, this oil spill contaminated 950 miles of shoreline with dead wildlife still washing up on the beaches a year later. This is an example of the effects an offshore drilling disaster can have on the surrounding environment, not just the crew onboard.

Of course, the safety of everyone onboard should be made the top priority. There are causes of offshore accidents and emergencies that workers all need to be aware of and know how to handle, which are discussed in more detail in this eBook. Explosions and capsizing are some of the most serious events, with drowning being a major cause of death that is not relevant to onshore disasters. This eBook explains the main reasons why 123 people were killed, most drowning when an oil rig platform capsized off the Norwegian Continental Shelf.

There can be numerous reasons for听offshore drilling accidents and disasters. However, two of the major causes of offshore accidents and disasters are a lack of appropriate training, as well as cost-cutting, which could sometimes mean workers are unskilled to deal with an emergency or the workplace is not equipped to protect the site, perhaps to prevent or isolate a fire or oil spill. For example, capsizing due to unsafe weather conditions which the site is not capable to withstand, or protective material that is not strong enough to prevent oil leakage.

This eBook discusses:

  • Why offshore drilling safety is becoming more important.
  • The major causes of death and injury.
  • The main effects of events such as fires and explosions.
  • Examples and causes of past disasters.
  • How these accidents and emergencies could have been prevented.

Download this ebook听to find out more about the effects and prevention of offshore oil and gas accidents and disasters.

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Ebook: Oil and Gas Technology. How Can This Save Time and Make You Money? /resource/oil-and-gas-technologies/ Thu, 24 Jan 2019 10:52:34 +0000 http://gocontractor.com/?post_type=resource&p=7962   Between 2018 and 2023 the global expansion of the Industrial Internet of Things (IoT) is estimated to rise globally from $US 64 billion to $US […]

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Oil and gas technologies

Between 2018 and 2023 the global expansion of the Industrial Internet of Things (IoT) is to rise globally from $US 64 billion to $US 91.4 billion. There鈥檚 also expected to be a 30% increase in the world鈥檚 global energy demand by 2040.

This will see a large increase in the number of workers in the oil and gas industry. The growing IoT shows the importance all industries to keep up with the adoption of these new technologies. This can be harder for industries such as oil and gas:

Like most legacy industries, it finds itself in a pattern of historic processes, deeply entrenched within its operational model.

Reasons why this oil and gas technologies is so important to introduce or improve, aren鈥檛 instantly obvious. There are some impressive examples provided in this eBook:

For example, oil and gas technologies听can now detect supplies thousands of feet under the ocean floor. They would just have been passed over beforehand. Oil and gas giant British Petroleum (BP) has even made the comment that:

The world is no longer at risk of running out of oil or gas, with existing technology capable of unlocking so much.

Other examples discussed, include drones which can now reach unsafe, offshore sites while the worker remains onsite operating it. This is an example of retraining which might need to take place so that a skilled worker is available to use this drone. This eBook includes a reminder to always have skilled workers to do the job. This is likely to make oil and gas technologies successful. 听

The following questions are answered in this eBook:

  • Why has the oil and gas industry been so slow to adapt?
  • What are the main productive benefits of oil and gas technologies?
  • Includes examples and case studies.
  • Why are these benefits becoming more important to acquire?
  • How can you find or retrain workers for the new jobs involved?

 

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Ebook: Accident investigation – To Make An On-site Accident Repetition Unlikely /resource/accident-investigation/ Fri, 21 Dec 2018 11:30:22 +0000 http://gocontractor.com/?post_type=resource&p=7879 In 2017, the construction industry accounted for 21% of all worker fatalities occurring in the US, while figures have shown that injuries on-site can increase the […]

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In 2017, the construction industry accounted for 21% of all worker fatalities occurring in the US, while figures have shown that injuries on-site can increase the overall costs involved by up to 15%. Once an accident occurs on-site, the most important thing to do is to care for the person involved, but if the five questions of 鈥榳hat鈥, 鈥榳hen, 鈥榳ho鈥, 鈥榟ow鈥 and 鈥榳hy鈥 are not answered through effective post-accident investigation, then:

  • This accident could occur again.
  • The cause of an accident could be mistaken for another, e.g. it was caused by , not a lack of sufficient training.
  • Underlying causes may not have been discovered, e.g. the person slipped on water and fell (direct cause) but the person who spilled it had nothing to clear it up with (underlying).

To easily explain post-accident investigation, it can be divided into the reporting and analysis of four key categories that are discussed in this eBook.

  • Position: why nothing should be moved and photography is so important.
  • People: the importance of eye-witness reports, why they could be inaccurate and how to make this less likely.
  • Parts: always consulting an expert, deciding whether or not replacement is necessary or whether a lack of sufficient training was the main cause.
  • Paper: the documents which should always be accessible and also reports which should be made and stored after an accident.

With one in five workplace deaths occurring in the US construction industry, this makes it clear why sufficient post-accident investigation is vital in the heavy industry. Problems such as a lack of sufficient training can often go unnoticed and the cause of an accident may not have been recorded, meaning this form of accident could easily happen again.

If a lack of sufficient training has been recognized as the reason why an accident occurred, some of the benefits offered by 皇家华人 include the workers ability the learn the information required from a safe location and at their own pace. 听听

This eBook goes into more detail on:

  • The main steps of post-accident investigation.
  • Accurate post-accident reporting for effective post-accident analysis.
  • How to prevent an accident from happening again. 听听听
  • What should be done if an accident does reoccur?
  • Whether there are any changes which need to be made today.

Download this Ebook to find out how to determine these causes through post-accident investigation and how to prevent an accident from reoccurring.

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Ebook: Improve Trench Safety to Prevent Workplace Accidents and Deaths /resource/trench-safety/ Fri, 07 Dec 2018 16:49:48 +0000 http://gocontractor.com/?post_type=resource&p=7858 With a complete lack of cave-in protection being the main cause of the 23 deaths occurring because of trench collapses in 2016, this eBook considers the […]

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trench safety

With a complete lack of cave-in protection being the main cause of the 23 deaths occurring because of trench collapses in 2016, this eBook considers the main forms of protection and constant updates which are made by OSHA every year to try and improve trench safety. Hopefully, this will decrease the constantly growing number of fatal accidents occurring due to this problem, with workers who repair water, sewer and utility lines, along with road builders being among the most vulnerable.

Concentrating on changes made by OSHA in September 2018 to improve trench safety, the main updates discussed are in this eBook are:

  1. Public Services Announcement Video: This video considers the main forms of protection and discusses the procedures that need to be improved, which are listed and explained in this eBook. Some disturbing examples are mentioned, explaining what can happen if trench safety is not considered as a top priority. For example, OSHA fining a US plumbing company in 2016, after an employee was buried alive when installing a sewer line. A complete lack of cave-in protection, as well as insufficient training,. 听听听听听
  2. Revised Quickcard and 鈥楶rotect Workers in Trenches鈥 Poster: OSHA updated their trench safety Quickcard this year, listing the main protective systems of 鈥楽LOPE鈥, 鈥楽HORE鈥 and 鈥楽HIELD鈥, along with reasons why a trench should never be entered. This poster just lists the three main protective systems mentioned, with a short description of each.

It is always important that workers are provided with the methods of protection mentioned in this new video, but most importantly that they are taught to recognize any trench safety hazards themselves. Problems should be noticed as soon as they occur, but most importantly workers should always recognize any safety hazards which they should never be expected to work in.听

Download this Ebook听to learn why the fatal accidents that occur in trenching continue to increase and how OSHA attempts to improve protection over time.

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Ebook: The Increasing Benefits of Modular Construction on the Environment /resource/modular-construction-benefits/ Fri, 02 Nov 2018 09:43:40 +0000 http://gocontractor.com/?post_type=resource&p=7529 As the world鈥檚 urban population expands, architects and planners are mapping out ways to make cities more sustainable. Cities produce a vast amount of emissions and […]

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Modular Construction

As the world鈥檚 urban population expands, architects and planners are mapping out ways to make cities more sustainable. Cities produce a vast amount of emissions and waste, putting a strain on both human and ecological health. But our buildings themselves may hold a solution. High-density urban areas鈥攅specially those built using green methods in design and construction鈥攃an be more energy efficient and pollute less.

(Kelsey Nowakowski, environmental journalist)

Between 2015 and 2016, the level of 鈥溾 built through modular construction in the US rose significantly from 2.32% to 3.02%. Modular construction can be simply defined as a procedure of building large sections in a factory setting, before they are transported to and quickly put together on a prepared site, forming a building such as a home or an office block.

Some of the reasons for its鈥 growth include lower costs required for construction occurring over a shorter time, needing fewer workers to carry out the job in a familiar, sheltered and safer location. The positive effects that modular construction can have on the environment is one of the most important reasons why it needs to be encouraged. Research from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) shows that the US construction industry is responsible for 25% of the non-industrial waste produced each year.

Buildings account for 30% of landfill waste and 38% of CO鈧 emissions in the US and some of the benefits that modular construction can have on the environment, include:

  • Less waste produced in a controlled factory setting
  • Shorter time for construction, requires less energy and lower level of onsite pollution
  • Less daily traffic and machinery required
  • Lower level of noise pollution
  • A large increase in recycling materials often discarded as waste on-site 听
  • The reuse of complete structures, reassembled at different locations 听

Some interesting examples of projects that have benefitted from modular construction include the Merced County Office of Education which turned to modular construction to accommodate overcrowding for Atwater Valley, an alternative education school in California. This was constructed to form a four-wing building holding 18 classrooms with a separate library, science labs, and gymnasium. This building took 60% less time to build, first estimated at two years, but only taking 10 months in the end.

Although there are fewer workers required for modular construction projects, a lack of training and education in modular construction still makes it difficult to find qualified contractors for the different positions. Contractor management is the temporary hiring of contractors for their own specific skills and听experience and often requires sufficient contractor orientation and the collection of personal data before work begins. 听听

Click here to find out:

  • The Importance of Building Green
  • How the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rates buildings
  • The Main Benefits of Modular Construction on the Environment
  • Case Study: The Reassembly of the Olympic and Paralympic Games Village, Stratford

 

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Ebook: Maintaining a Safe Construction Environment for Young Workers /resource/young-worker-safety/ Fri, 12 Oct 2018 09:28:12 +0000 http://gocontractor.com/?post_type=resource&p=7454 Construction is an industry where young workers often experience their first job. However, young workers (under the age of 25) are 40% more likely to suffer […]

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Construction is an industry where young workers often experience their first job. However, young workers (under the age of 25) are 40% more likely to suffer from a non-fatal occupational injury, making young worker safety a top priority for general contractors.

Some of the most common reasons for this increased number, are:

  • Lack of training and experience
  • Insufficient knowledge of the safety issues and their legal rights
  • More physically demanding work than what they’re used to
  • Not reporting any recognized health or safety hazards

Before a job is even advertised, it is vital to know which work cannot be performed by young workers under the age of 18, often due to the safety issues involved. Always mention any unsafe work and an age-limit clearly in the advertisement, making sure that any hazardous equipment or machinery is working well before a new job starts.

Prior to beginning work, it is vital that young workers be provided with any health and safety training required. A site orientation which points out all of the hazards and safety procedures is essential. Nowadays orientation training can easily be taken online by the young worker in advance of arrival on site, meaning that no-one slips through the gaps. Gen Z workers are more comfortable being able to interact with your company via an online portal, before they get on site.

Young workers should also be informed of their rights. For example, their entitlement to fall protection if they are working from or above a certain height. Guard rails and safety nets are two of the most common forms of fall prevention.

If a supervisor is required to focus on a young worker, then safety must remain their top priority as work begins. If a young worker feels that a certain job is unsafe then they should not be afraid to ask whether this work is necessary or if there a safer way of doing something. Also, young workers must consider the safety of others if they notice unsafe behavior or a hazardous on-site location, e.g. a busy area that is often packed up with random equipment or unused machinery.

Download our ebook to find out more about:

  • Why young workers are the most vulnerable in certain industries.
  • How a job should be advertised if it is considered suitable for young workers.
  • The importance of health and safety training.
  • How to remain safe after work begins and over time.

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Ebook: Manual Handling for Contractors in the Construction Industry /resource/construction-contractors/ Thu, 13 Sep 2018 11:45:05 +0000 http://gocontractor.com/?post_type=resource&p=7388   The most common effects of manual handling incidents occurring in the construction industry are sudden injuries such as cuts and breakage, along with growing pain […]

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The most common effects of manual handling incidents occurring in the construction industry are sudden injuries such as cuts and breakage, along with growing pain in the lower back. Perhaps, damage to the musculoskeletal system (MSD) could occur over time and MSD is one of the main reasons why construction contractors take sick days off work.

Three of the main causes of injuries occurring on-site are:

  1. Not identifying the risks which could result in accidents or long-term damage.
  2. Still doing their job even if someone is aware it鈥檚 unsafe.
  3. Not being bothered to follow safety rules and regulations.

These causes and the accidents which occur as a result can all be prevented with a suitable, supportive safety officer. Construction contractors are more likely to feel confident asking them a question, or even warn them if they notice someone else is behaving unsafely. Safety managers must also be able to recognize unsafe behavior themselves, perhaps a worker is seen lifting a heavy object without the help of another or the necessary machinery required.

It is also vital that safety managers know what not to do. Providing training that encourages workers to behave safely and follow all the necessary regulations is unlikely to make an impact if someone sees a safety manager strolling around on-site without the personal protective equipment (PPE) that they have been instructed to wear.

A safety-conscious job site produces more efficient workers, less errors on the job and an overall better workplace culture. Alternatively, will lead your team to think that you don鈥檛 value their health and well-being. They鈥檒l work slower and less efficiently. And naturally, more accidents will occur.

More details on manual handling in the construction industry are given, concentrating on:

  • What should always be done as a reliable safety manager.
  • What should never be done for the protection of construction contractors.

 

 

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Ebook: Innovative Tools in Construction and Mining /resource/tools-for-construction/ Thu, 13 Sep 2018 10:13:56 +0000 http://gocontractor.com/?post_type=resource&p=7386 Innovative tools for construction that are constantly changing and continue to become more popular, sometimes necessary. From using your smartphone at work to aerial drones mapping […]

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Innovative tools for construction that are constantly changing and continue to become more popular, sometimes necessary.

From using your smartphone at work to aerial drones mapping and surveying the job site, the construction industry is exploding into new of today.

This infographic concentrates on three main innovative tools of construction which are constantly becoming more popular in the modern industry:

  • Mobile technology
  • Construction Management Software
  • Drones

Only concentrating on the four years between 2012-2016, this infographic provides astonishing figures, displaying just how much the importance of mobile technology has grown over this short time. It is amazing to see that in 2012, 41.1% of construction workers who were asked in an annual report by JBKnowledge, saw this technology as not very important. In 2016, this number had fallen to 20.7%. 听

Mobile technology is now one of the most important tools for construction, with workers having constant communication to others on-site and being provided with real-time information. This is especially important if an accident or a near miss occurs.

The is becoming a lot more popular in many industries such as agriculture and surveying but through 2017 the greatest rise has occurred in construction (239%). Some of the advantages mentioned in this infographic include the safety benefits of surveying a site before work begins, without sending anyone on-site first.

These are the innovative tools for construction that are concentrated on in the infographic, but a few of the others include:

  • Wearables: e.g. smart glasses and hardhats providing visualization and mixed reality.
  • Robotic constructors: 听now performing some common tasks such as bricklaying.
  • Virtual reality: 4D reality used to completely immerse others in the chosen construction model.

This infographic contains some interesting figures on the tools for construction, providing you with information to understand:

  • How the importance of mobile technology has changed over time.
  • The increase in construction management software.
  • The number of people now recognizing the benefits of using drones.

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Ebook: How To Get Employees and Management Behind Your Safety Plan /resource/safety-plan/ Thu, 13 Sep 2018 09:50:10 +0000 http://gocontractor.com/?post_type=resource&p=7384 The benefits of getting employees and management behind a strong safety plan and the most effective methods of developing a strong safety culture. “If the owner […]

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The benefits of getting employees and management behind a strong safety plan and the most effective methods of developing a strong safety culture.

“If the owner or manager does not show an interest in preventing employee injury and illness, then the employees will probably not give it much thought either” ().

This is one of the main reasons why employees often do not follow the recommended health and safety rules and regulations themselves. Management and employees should both be part of developing a strong safety culture through an effective safety plan. There are successful ways of getting them both involved. One way is making everyone feel like they have an input into changes made in order to create a safer workplace.

Some of the overall benefits of an overall stronger safety plan include:

  • Reduction in costs and safety risks
  • Lower absence rate
  • Increase in productivity
  • Better reputation formed amongst suppliers and clients

This eBook focuses on more detailed information which looks at:

  1. The most effective ways of getting employees involved in a strong safety plan.

Employees should always feel as if they have the ability to discuss any issues that they may have noticed, with someone who will listen to any questions or advice that they have to give. Perhaps, they have noticed another worker behaving unsafely or are not sure whether some of their own actions are unsafe. General training should be provided for every new worker, while job-specific safety training is also vital before work begins.

2. The most effective ways of getting managers involved in a strong safety plan.

All levels of management should be involved, following all of the health and safety requirements themselves. Forming an Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner who is at a senior level can be someone effective who employees and management may see as a mentor.

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Ebook: Top 8 Essential Employee Orientation Topics /resource/employee-orientation-topic/ Fri, 07 Sep 2018 10:12:20 +0000 http://gocontractor.com/?post_type=resource&p=7363   A list of each employee orientation topic that every business should include and how each topic can be covered appropriately. 听听 An on-site construction worker […]

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A list of each employee orientation topic that every business should include and how each topic can be covered appropriately. 听听

An on-site construction worker may need to be taught how to prevent himself from being the victim of one of the Fatal Four most common causes of death during construction: falling from heights, electrocution, caught in between or being struck by an object. While an office worker won鈥檛 be required to take part in similar health and safety training, there are employee orientation topics that should always be included, no matter what the job involves.

Each employee orientation topic is looked at in more detail in this eBook, but they can be easily described as: 听

  1. Personal Contact Information: direct contact information to every employee through phone numbers, e-mails and addresses.
  2. Safety Representative Contact Information: one should be appointed by every manager to promote a strong safety culture.
  3. Rights and Responsibilities: should apply to both employees and employers, concerning their responsibility to prevent accidents and other problems from occurring.
  4. Health and Safety Procedures and Codes of Practice: Based on the assigned job and all the work involved.
  5. First Aid and Reporting Injuries and Illnesses: Providing information on all first aid procedures and how to perform them correctly.
  6. Accident/Incident Reporting Procedures: How an accident or risk of an accident occurring can be reported and the benefits involved in past reports, perhaps resulting in accident prevention.
  7. Emergency Procedures and Preparedness Emergency: 听Always be ready to deal with a usually unexpected accident, which includes emergency signs and fire extinguishers in any business.
  8. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): the importance of wearing specific PPE and confirming that everybody else follows these rules.

This eBook discusses what should be involved in these 8 different steps and how each employee orientation topic can be made successful.

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Ebook: How to Hire the Best Safety Officers /resource/safety-officers-hiring-tips/ Thu, 06 Sep 2018 16:00:53 +0000 http://gocontractor.com/?post_type=resource&p=7361 There are important skills that should be recognized and question that should be asked if you want to hire the best Safety Officer for the job […]

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There are important skills that should be recognized and question that should be asked if you want to hire the best Safety Officer for the job involved.

In 2016, 22.1% of the 4693 occurring in the private industry were in construction. This confirms the importance of having skilled, reliable safety officers that workers feel they can depend on.

The key attributes of good safety officers are listed in more detail. While basic requirements of suitable safety officers may include experience or relevant qualifications, inner qualities are just as important but may be more difficult to secure. Several of the qualities which are discussed in more detail, include listening skills to deal with any safety issues brought up, along with remembering and always wanting to stick to the rules themselves.

Once these qualities are understood, it is important to know which questions should be asked to find a suitable person for the job. These questions are described in more detail, explaining what an appropriate answer should consist of. Perhaps, what challenges they are looking for in the position of safety officer, or why do you want to work with us?

It is noted that any candidate should make use of this answer to prove how much they personally know about a

Different recruiting ideas are also mentioned to encourage the right person to discover the job and apply for the position of safety officer in the first place. Perhaps, keeping in touch with past safety officers who were very impressive when they worked for the company or, hosting on-site workshops and networking events.

This eBook contains more information about:

  • Key attributes to good safety officers.
  • Safety officer interview questions to always ask.
  • Where to find the right candidate for the job.

Download the Ebook to discover how to hire the best safety officers for the job.

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Ebook: Preparing Your Contract Workers for the High Temperatures /resource/hot-weather-safety-tips/ Thu, 06 Sep 2018 15:45:25 +0000 http://gocontractor.com/?post_type=resource&p=7359 The risks involved in working during hot weather conditions, keeping workers up-to-date and tips to deal with problems that occur. With temperatures estimated to be 2掳C […]

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hot weather safety tips

The risks involved in working during hot weather conditions, keeping workers up-to-date and tips to deal with problems that occur.

With temperatures estimated to be 2掳C higher by 2050 and humidity up by 10%, the importance of providing safety tips for working in hot weather during these rising weather conditions will remain a big issue.

Common symptoms such as headaches or fatigue can lead to problems such as heat stroke or heat exhaustion. This eBook lists heat stroke as quite a common problem which is also the most serious. If emergency treatment is not provided, muscles and kidneys, or even the brain and heart could be affected, sometimes leading to death. Problems are more common in ageing workers and with the large number of workers in the heavy industry now reaching the age of retirement, they are at a greater risk of suffering from heat stroke, heat exhaustion or heat stress.

Safety tip for working in hot weather are included in more detail for everyday work, such as frequent breaks and water always being available. 听听听

It is important particularly during the summer months that outdoor workers drink plenty of fluids to help prevent dehydration, which is the primary cause of heat cramps and heat exhaustion (Cameron Samuel, Assistant Director at Western Speciality Contractors).

Keeping workers up-to-date with safety tip for working in hot weather conditions is another important piece of advice. Perhaps, some new safety issues are occurring as the summer months commence. Workers don鈥檛 just need to be given advice on personal protection, but safety tip for working in hot weather should also include recognizing and knowing who to contact if they have noticed any unsafe behavior occurring on-site. Perhaps, extremely tiring behavior when the weather doesn鈥檛 make it suitable to do so.

An up-to-date online platform such as 皇家华人 is one of the best ways of keeping workers up-to-date with changes and hot weather safety tips for working in hot weather conditions.

This eBook contains some more information about:

  • The common risks of heat exposure in the workplace
  • Recognizing the symptoms quickly.
  • Hot weather Safety tips hot weather conditions.
  • Keeping workers up-to-date with the safety issues involved.

 

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Ebook: 6 Major Health & Safety Risks for Remote Workers /resource/safety-risk-remote-workers/ Thu, 06 Sep 2018 14:47:56 +0000 http://gocontractor.com/?post_type=resource&p=7357 The main safety risk noted can be divided into many other lists but in this eBook an effort has been made to try and discuss each […]

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Safety Risk

The main safety risk noted can be divided into many other lists but in this eBook an effort has been made to try and discuss each safety risk using a short description, understanding why they are more likely to occur in the environment of a remote .

Each safety risk is listed below, giving a short example of a reason why they should always be considered in the heavy industry:

  1. Work environment: the extreme warm and cold climates often associated with the location of an outdoor site during the summer and winter months cannot be cooled or warmed up.
  2. Remote communication systems and procedures: connection issues may occur in remote spaces. Perhaps in a high, isolated mining site where signals are hard to get recover.
  3. Physical and psychological fitness for duty: with aging workers common in the construction industry, a safety risk such as fatigue from the heavy work involved is often more likely.
  4. Vehicles and Travel: vehicles not being fit for their purpose is another possible safety risk. Freezing locations or perhaps areas without proper roads or pavements may require more specialized trucks, or machinery.
  5. Information, training and supervision: specialists may often be required, to provide workers unaware of a safety risk involved in a certain location with relevant training.
  6. Emergency plans and procedures: a safety risk such as the lack of an appropriate roadway, could double the amount of time it takes an ambulance to reach a more remote location. 听听

This eBook goes on to give a short description of other problems these safety risks can be associated with and why they are often more of a problem in remote working areas. For example, how long it can take for an ambulance to reach a remote, cold location. Download this Ebook to learn more.

 

 

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