Look at your watch and see how long one second really is. If you have a stopwatch, try to stop the stopwatch at seven-tenths of a second. Now that you know how long that is, consider what happens in the first seven tenths of a second when a truck or auto traveling 55 mph hits a solid object and the driver is not wearing his/hers seat belt and shoulder belt.

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Theft is a major concern for all companies. Construction companies especially deal with unique challenges in protecting themselves. According to the National Equipment Register, construction jobsite theft costs the industry up to $1 billion each year. It is important to consider the challenges of protecting a worksite from theft and take steps to prevent it from occurring.

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Most of us have heard of the saying “it is not a big deal until it is.” Whether it is related to production or safety, there are always issues that are recognized, but nothing is done to correct them in a timely matter. These issues are left unchanged until something occurs, and then it becomes a huge deal to upper management or someone else.

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There are many different hazards on any single construction site. Dust can be one of them. Dust can cause a variety of issues, from health concerns to physical hazards for workers who are exposed to it. It is important to understand the issues dust causes and what steps should be taken to prevent its related hazards onsite.

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There are many different methods to communicate a message. It is important to recognize the communication tools used on the job that relay important information for your work task and the work environment. Verbal communication is not the only way to send and receive a message. To read more, click HERE

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The following are checklist items for changing a truck tire safely. Click HERE to read more.

Always check carefully for fire hazards before you start to weld or cut. Wood, paper, or other flammable materials should be removed from the area. Do not start welding or cutting where there are flammable liquids without checking with your supervisor first.

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An incident is defined as “any observable human activity sufficiently complete in itself to permit references and predictions to be made about the persons performing the act.” Therefore, it is safe to say that incidents or accidents do not usually just happen; they happen for a reason and are usually due to unsafe acts or conditions.

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