OSHA Caught-In/Between Hazards: What Georgia Construction Sites Must Do to Prevent Fatalities
Zorn Insight, based in Vidalia, Georgia, provides workers’ compensation insurance and business insurance to construction contractors and small businesses across South and Central Georgia. Caught-in/between hazards are one of OSHA’s Fatal Four — the four hazard categories responsible for the majority of construction fatalities each year in Georgia and across the U.S. If you run […]
OSHA’s Fatal Four Part 3: Electrocution
OSHA’s 2016 list of the top ten most frequently sited safety and health violations reflects a list that has changed very little over the past 50 years, meaning we aren’t learning the basics. This is the third in a four part series covering the OSHA’s FATAL FOUR and how you can prevent them on your […]
Struck-By Object Hazards: What Georgia Contractors Must Do to Prevent OSHA’s Second-Deadliest Construction Hazard
Employers can do more to prevent fatal struck-by injuries in the construction sector, according to a report released Wednesday. Struck-by hazards are a major cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries in construction, with 804 construction workers dying from struck-by injuries, more than any other major industry, during the period of 2011 to 2015, according to a […]
OSHA’s Fatal Four Part 1: Falls
Back in October of 2016, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released a preliminary list of the ten most frequently cited safety and health violations for the fiscal year. The data was compiled from nearly 32,000 inspections of workplaces by federal OSHA staff. On the OSHA blog, where they first reported the list, OSHA […]
SAFELY OPERATING AND WORKING AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT
Heavy equipment designed to handle large loads can be dangerous if not operated properly. Operators need to remain alert and know how to properly use the equipment, while bystanders should be aware of their surroundings. OPERATOR TIPS • Only operate the equipment if you’ve been trained • Check the brakes and other controls prior to […]
Risk Transfer: Subcontractor Agreements & Insurance Verification
Risk Transfer: Subcontractor Agreements & Insurance Verification The purpose of a good subcontractor agreement is to spell out the responsibilities and transfer risk to the appropriate party. A good Risk Transfer preserves your assets, including your insurance limits. Here are some best practices you may want to consider for a successful Risk Transfer. 1. Have […]
Contractors get ready for OSHA’s New Silica Rule
OSHA’s new silica standard for construction went into effect on Sept. 23. Contractors who engage in activities that create silica dust (respirable crystalline silica) such as by cutting, grinding or blasting materials like concrete, stone and brick, must meet a stricter standard for how much of that dust workers inhale. The same goes for subcontractors or […]
The hidden expenses of trenching and excavation
The excavation phase of any construction project can be one of the most dangerous stages of construction. Because of this, it is imperative that safety is key from beginning to end. Without it, the consequences can be deadly…and costly. There have been numerous accounts of hefty fines (a recent fine in Boston was for $1.5 […]