Your Guide To The Globally Harmonized System Classification Of Chemical Labeling
The title for this body of chemical labeling standards may sound like a mouthful, but it does have a very broad application, which perhaps justifies the long name. Although this set of standards has yet to be fully implemented, it is recognized as the current accepted set of standards for classifying and labeling chemicals throughout […]
Tips For Developing A Safety Culture
Safety should be a top concern for every employer. It is even more important for companies with employees who work around heavy machinery. As part of your company’s dedication to safety, you should work towards creating a safety culture. These are the four key ways you can develop your own safety culture, so all of […]
Smart Budgeting For The Startup Contractor
The list of reasons why contractors fail in business is endless, but right at the top of that list would be a whole slew of issues relating to finances. It often spells disaster for contractors when they can’t recognize what their real costs of doing business are, and they fail to charge an appropriate price […]
10 Essential Tips for Contractor Business Growth
Independent contractors are the lifeblood of the construction industry, and without them it would be difficult to have either major projects or smaller ones get completed on time and on budget. They usually have a special focus in the building business, and that means they’re the best qualified to get the job done right and […]
12 Safety Tips Every Contractor Can Use
1. Put Near Misses on Notice Learn to recognize when you’ve had a near miss. Anyone who has thought, “That was a close call,” has had one. Are your workers encouraged to always report near misses as soon as possible? A near miss one time could result in an injury the next time. Safety Fact: […]
Industry Deaths Happen, Can They Be Prevented?
Along with most industry professionals, here at American Contractors Organization, we try to keep up with the most recent and relevant industry news on a daily basis. There are a number of news outlets that we keep an eye on, in order to better serve our members and tailor our services towards their needs. News […]
March Is Ladder Safety Awareness Month
If you’ve never heard of “Ladder Safety Awareness Month”, there’s probably good reason for that: March of 2017 witnesses the inauguration of the annual campaign. Recent reports state that there’s an average of over 300 ladder related fatalities per year, while many thousands of people sustain disabling injuries. Many of these injuries could have been […]
Reducing Injury Rates Among Young Workers
As a general contractor, you’re required to fill each position of need with a competent, able body. For many of us, filling the general labor positions can often seem easy; we find young, strong, enthusiastic “kids”, fresh out of high-school. While this tends to be a cheap and easy way to stock our laborer pool, […]
OSHA Discourages Post-Incident Drug Testing
Most companies require drug and alcohol testing after a workplace accident, regardless of whether there is any suspicion that the employee involved was impaired. Those days, according to OSHA, may be officially a thing of the past. Beginning August 10, 2016, as part of OSHA’s final rules on electronic reporting of workplace injuries, employers must […]
Are Your Workers Safe In The Summer Heat?
OSHA has partnered up with the National Weather Service. What does this mean for contractors? It means that there are new and improved safety regulations to protect your workers from heat-related accidents. One of your main goals is to maintain an accident-free work environment, and so often the summer weather flies under the safety radar. According […]
