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Ensuring safety in construction sites is vital. From effective communication to prioritizing training, these practices are important for safeguarding your teams: https://bit.ly/3XCvHnJ #fieldlink #ConstructionSafety #SafetyFirst

-Employer involvement at the highest level of company management produces a 54% reduction in total recordable incident rates, or TRIR, and a 52% reduction in days away, restricted or transferred rates, or DART rates. -Companies that conduct an in-depth indoctrination of new employees into the safety culture, systems and processes based on a documented orientation process experience incident rates that are 45% lower than companies that limit their orientations to basic health and safety compliance topics -Companies that conduct daily, 15-to-30-minute toolbox talks reduce TRIR and DART rates by 81% compared to companies that hold them monthly. https://lnkd.in/eyKVeK9a

Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) recently released their 2024 Safety Performance Report, which emphasizes the significant impact of four major factors contributing to safe work environments in construction. These include top management engagement, substance abuse prevention programs, new hire safety orientation, and the frequency of toolbox talks on reducing incident rates. The report, based on real data from STEP member companies like ours, demonstrates that implementing industry-leading safety processes leads to improved health and safety performance regardless of company size or type of work, reinforcing the importance of ongoing safety initiatives in the construction industry. At Willow Construction, safety is our top priority. Today Willow crews at jobsites across the Eastern Shore will take time to observe Safety Stand-Down Day. This is a crucial time for us to check in with one another and hold training sessions that address potential worksite hazards, identify protective methods, and review our company’s safety policies and goals. To read ABC’s full Safety Performance Report, visit the link below👇🏼 #WillowConstruction #SafetyStandDown #ConstructionSafety #Delmarva

🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨 **INDIGO'S DAILY SAFETY TOPICS** 🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨 Safety in construction industry cannot be overemphasized. Regardless of the size or scope of the project at hand, ensuring that every team member is trained in construction safety protocols is not just a moral obligation—it's a legal one. The benefits of construction safety training courses extend beyond just compliance—it fosters a culture of safety awareness, reduces workplace injuries and saves money. The impact can be clearly seen in fewer worker's compensation claims, lower insurance premiums and an increased bottom line. Safety training in construction also: 1. Drastically reduces the number of accidents and near misses, protecting your team's most valuable asset—its people. 2. Increases operational efficiency as workers are more aware of how to operate safely, reducing downtime due to accidents or equipment breakdowns. 3. Improves your company's reputation within the industry. Companies known for their safety protocols attract the best talent and increase client confidence. As the urgency around workplace safety continues to grow, integrating safety training as an integral part of your organization's culture will not only ensure compliance to regulations but also help create an environment that values vigilance and proactivity. Making safety training readily available, accessible and updated will equip your employees with the knowledge they need to protect themselves and their coworkers. 1. How well does your team understand its safety processes? 2. Do you perceive any hindrances in conducting regular safety training sessions. #ConstructionSafety #SafetyTraining #WorkplaceSafety #IndigoSafetyTopics🚧👷👷♀️🚜🏗️💼🔧

🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨 **INDIGO'S DAILY SAFETY TOPICS** 🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨 Safety in construction industry cannot be overemphasized. Regardless of the size or scope of the project at hand, ensuring that every team member is trained in construction safety protocols is not just a moral obligation—it's a legal one. The benefits of construction safety training courses extend beyond just compliance—it fosters a culture of safety awareness, reduces workplace injuries and saves money. The impact can be clearly seen in fewer worker's compensation claims, lower insurance premiums and an increased bottom line. Safety training in construction also: 1. Drastically reduces the number of accidents and near misses, protecting your team's most valuable asset—its people. 2. Increases operational efficiency as workers are more aware of how to operate safely, reducing downtime due to accidents or equipment breakdowns. 3. Improves your company's reputation within the industry. Companies known for their safety protocols attract the best talent and increase client confidence. As the urgency around workplace safety continues to grow, integrating safety training as an integral part of your organization's culture will not only ensure compliance to regulations but also help create an environment that values vigilance and proactivity. Making safety training readily available, accessible and updated will equip your employees with the knowledge they need to protect themselves and their coworkers. 1. How well does your team understand its safety processes? 2. Do you perceive any hindrances in conducting regular safety training sessions. #ConstructionSafety #SafetyTraining #WorkplaceSafety #IndigoSafetyTopics🚧👷👷♀️🚜🏗️💼🔧

Celebrate Construction Safety Week – May 6th-10th, 2024   Construction Safety Week is an annual event designed to raise awareness of the industry’s ongoing commitment to building a culture of safety through sharing best practices, tools, and resources at jobsites and offices across the US and Canada. The theme for 2024 is “Value Every Voice” - by driving personal ownership, encouraging and welcome new ideas, embrace every voice, and strengthen our culture, we can make the industry a safer place for all.   According to OSHA, a worker died every 96 minutes from a work-related injury in 2022, compared to every 101 minutes in 2021. In 2022, workers in transportation and material moving occupations experienced 1,620 fatal work injuries and represented the occupational group with the most fatalities. Construction and extraction workers make up the next highest group with fatalities with 1,056 in 2022.   Transportation incidents remain the most frequent type of fatal events accounting for 37.7% of all occupational fatalities. In 2022, there were 2,066 fatal injuries from transportation incidents, a 4.2% increase from 2021.   We can help work to lower those numbers and strengthen the industry’s safety culture by being focused and safety-minded whenever we are on a job site, whether on the working out on roads or on construction sites. What is your best everyday safety tip?

In construction safety, one thing is certain: there’s a lot of uncertainty. 👷♂️ Every worksite presents a constantly evolving array of hazards, which means the risk of injury is constantly fluctuating, and there’s rarely enough time or logistical ability to conduct more than the mandatory baseline safety training. Every single industry has to contend with real-time shifts in risk, but construction companies have to deal with the problem on an entirely different level. 🏗️ Read the full article on three key indicators of an intervention's capacity to navigate the unpredictable tides of risk with the link below. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gZ-CnV2Z #ConstructionIndustryArticle #ConstructionSafety #ConstructionSafetyWeek #ConstructionComapnies

🚧 Calling all safety directors and trainers in the construction industry! 🚧 Looking to enhance your safety program with valuable toolbox talks aligned with OSHA standards? Look no further! Check out this amazing free resource with 52 construction toolbox talks to ensure your team stays safe and compliant on the job site. With topics covering a wide range of safety issues, these toolbox talks are designed to keep your workforce informed, engaged, and most importantly, safe. From fall protection to electrical safety, this resource has got you covered. Being supportive, helpful, innovative, and human are at the core of what we do. We understand the challenges you face and want to provide you with the tools and resources you need to succeed. Don't waste any more time searching for safety resources. Click the link below to access these valuable toolbox talks and take your safety program to the next level. Your team deserves the best, and we're here to support you every step of the way. #SafetyFirst #ConstructionSafety #OSHACompliance https://bit.ly/4f6wgMS

🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨 **INDIGO'S DAILY SAFETY TOPICS** 🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨 Safety in construction industry cannot be overemphasized. Regardless of the size or scope of the project at hand, ensuring that every team member is trained in construction safety protocols is not just a moral obligation—it's a legal one. The benefits of construction safety training courses extend beyond just compliance—it fosters a culture of safety awareness, reduces workplace injuries and saves money. The impact can be clearly seen in fewer worker's compensation claims, lower insurance premiums and an increased bottom line. Safety training in construction also: 1. Drastically reduces the number of accidents and near misses, protecting your team's most valuable asset—its people. 2. Increases operational efficiency as workers are more aware of how to operate safely, reducing downtime due to accidents or equipment breakdowns. 3. Improves your company's reputation within the industry. Companies known for their safety protocols attract the best talent and increase client confidence. As the urgency around workplace safety continues to grow, integrating safety training as an integral part of your organization's culture will not only ensure compliance to regulations but also help create an environment that values vigilance and proactivity. Making safety training readily available, accessible and updated will equip your employees with the knowledge they need to protect themselves and their coworkers. 1. How well does your team understand its safety processes? 2. Do you perceive any hindrances in conducting regular safety training sessions. #ConstructionSafety #SafetyTraining #WorkplaceSafety #IndigoSafetyTopics🚧👷👷♀️🚜🏗️💼🔧

Safety never takes a day off, especially in construction. Construction Safety Week also partners with OSHA to raise awareness about fall hazards and promote safety on our job sites. Fatalities caused by falls from elevation continue to be a leading cause of death for construction employees, and OSHA's National Safety Stand-Down raises fall hazard awareness across the country in an effort to stop fall fatalities and injuries. Let's work together to prevent accidents and ensure everyone goes home safe at the end of the day. https://lnkd.in/gt5SFzn #constructionsafetyweek #contractors #construction #safety