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  • Fatal Four Hazards

    The Fatal Four: Prolific hazards in the construction industry

    Introduction Construction sites expose workers to a plethora of potential hazards however, there are four that OSHA has labeled as the Fatal Four. These four hazards account for the majority of injury and death (63.7% in FY 2016) among construction workers and account for over 21% of total deaths in private industry. What are the […] READ MORE...

  • Sms

    Obstacles to using SMS in the Workplace

    It’s widespread, instant, cheap and best of all, people are more likely to open one rather than email. Short Message Service, better known as text messaging, is a popular form of communication for over 80% of Americans. SMS has long been incorporated into the marketing strategies for businesses but can you successfully incorporate SMS in […] READ MORE...

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    Use SMS in Your Emergency Response Plan

    Optimizing your communication channels to effectively notify your employees during a time of crisis is crucial. Using SMS in your emergency response plan will provide immediate alerts that can save lives. A Crisis Can Occur at Any Time Most people carry a mobile device at all times, making text messaging (SMS) an easy way to […] READ MORE...

  • Confined Space Rescue

    Take control of your confined space rescue response with these 7 steps

    When was the last time you had to execute a confined space rescue at your facility? Hopefully the answer is “never” but it’s important to always have a plan in place if the situation ever presents itself. The American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) recommends the following steps to help safety professionals respond if someone […] READ MORE...

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    Do you have a confined space rescue plan?

    Working within confined spaces can be dangerous, but with the advanced planning and preparation your team can remain safe during entry. Beyond having the proper PPE, Air Monitoring Equipment and trained entry team; having a detailed emergency procedure in place will help everyone on your team be on the same page in the case of […] READ MORE...