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 […]
Picking The Right Contractor- Every Time
When you are considering any home repair or remodeling picking a contractor is essential to getting the job done right. There are hundreds of contractors in your area looking for work and many are very aggressive about getting it. So how do you know if you are picking the right contractor? There are many steps […]
Leading Your Safety Team
How Does Leading your Safety Team Save you Money? Did you know that this month is National Safety Month? In this week’s article we’re going to address the absolute importance of leading your Safety Team. Contractors around the USA struggle to understand what’s required of them in regards to proper Safety Compliance. As a result, […]
Avoiding Driving Fines As Contractors
Are you at Risk of Unnecessary Driving Fines? The construction industry has a lot of risks and the safety of your employees when getting behind the wheel should be a top priority. You can’t assume that your employees know how to be safe drivers. Looking at driving habits when an accident occurs, or a near […]
Fall Protection Laws Are Changing
If you’re a contractor who’s ever worked on an older home, chances are you’re familiar with laws regarding fall protection and safety. What you may not know is that fall protection laws are changing. From OSHA’s most recent newsletter: Fall Standards are changing starting January 1st, 2017. This is a major change. OSHA is lowering the […]
