OSHA Citation Changes Target Employers
Newsletter OSHA Citation Changes Target Employers OSHA Citation Changes Target Employers OSHA is cracking down on employers who put profit ahead of employee safety. In January, the administration announced that it would give directors the ability to cite certain violations instance-by-instance, instead of grouping violations. This could lead to larger fines for employers that have […]
How To Choose The Right PPE For Your Workers
According to OSHA standards, employers are required to protect their workers from hazards at their jobsites and during their work hours. Employers must first look to engineering and administrative controls to remove or reduce hazards. These controls include things like providing protective guards or limiting the time that employees spend doing a certain task. If […]
How To Respond To An OSHA Citation
Your job site was recently visited by an OSHA inspector and they found some violations. You’ve received the formal citation and are wondering what your next steps should be. It can be confusing and a bit frightening to receive a citation, so we’ve put together this guide to walk you through the steps of responding […]
How To Use QR Codes In Your Marketing
Newsletter How To Use QR Codes In Your Marketing How to Use QR Codes in Your Marketing QR codes, or quick response codes, are square bar code designs that can be used to direct users to a webpage, video, document, or phone function. Users access the content by scanning the code with their smartphone or tablet camera. To use a QR code, customers simply point their phone camera at the code and the webpage or phone function will open automatically. Some phones may require a QR code reader app, which can […]
Networking 101 For Contractors
Newsletter Networking 101 For Contractors Networking 101 for Contractors Does the word “networking” make you cringe? If you hate the thought of trying to make connections to improve your business, or don’t know where to start, we’ve put together a short guide to help make networking at events simpler and easier. 1. Know your audience […]
79 Social Media Post Ideas For Contractors
Depending on the size of your market and your audience, the experts say you should be posting to social media anywhere from once a week to once a day. Coming up with new and interesting post ideas can be a strain, so we’ve put together a list of 79 to get your imaginative juices flowing. […]
What Contractors Need To Know About OSHA’s General Duty Clause
All businesses are required to provide a safe and healthy environment for their workers through the Occupational Safety and Health Act. The act states that employers are responsible for identifying potential hazards and protecting workers from injury or illness due to those hazards. The general duty clause is a catch-all regulation that protects workers from […]
OSHA Severe Violator Enforcement Program (SVEP) Changes
Newsletter OSHA Severe Violator Enforcement Program (SVEP) Changes OSHA Severe Violator Enforcement Program (SVEP) Changes On September 15, 2022, OSHA announced that it was expanding the criteria for placement in the Severe Violator Enforcement Program (SVEP) to improve compliance with workplace safety standards. The changes will broaden the program’s scope. Employers will be placed in […]
Address Project Theft During National Crime Prevention Month
Newsletter Address Project Theft During National Crime Prevention Month Address Project Theft During National Crime Prevention Month The National Crime Prevention Council and McGruff the Crime Dog remind you that October is National Crime Prevention Month. Crime, particularly theft and vandalism, is a real problem for construction companies. Statistics show that the cost of construction […]
October Is National Protect Your Hearing Month
Newsletter October Is National Protect Your Hearing Month October Is National Protect Your Hearing Month In the United States, about 40 million adults aged 20–69 years have noise-induced hearing loss, and about 1 in 4 adults who report “excellent to good” hearing already have hearing damage. Employers and workers have a responsibility to protect their […]
