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Tips for Preventing Heat-Related Injuries on Construction Job Sites
The construction industry is especially impacted by heat since work is often performed outdoors in less-than-ideal temperatures and conditions. However, hazardous heat exposure can occur indoors or outdoors and during any season, not only during heat waves. Fortunately, safety measures can be put into place to prevent serious illness and fatalities due to heat exposure.
Do you live in an area prone to grass fires or wildfires? Taking a few simple steps can help ensure the safety of those you love, protect your valuables, and make the claims process less stressful if the unexpected occurs.
For many of you, winter is in full swing—while for others, snowy winter weather may be just starting up. Regardless of where you are in your season, it’s a good idea to take a step back and make sure things are going as planned in your snow removal business.
Acuity loss control representatives find that many job-site injuries stem from not training employees how to identify fall hazards. The OSHA fall protection standard not only addresses employees falling from another level but also objects falling from another level. We find this exposure is commonly missed during job-site safety briefings.
Scaffolding can improve productivity and safety at your job site, but only if it is set up properly. Acuity's loss control team came up with four tips to address some common concerns they see with scaffolding.
A contractor’s commercial auto fleet can be essential to the success of their business. To help minimize vehicle downtime, lengthen asset lifespan, and reduce the frequency and severity of accidents, it is important to consider fleet management best practices, including driver selection, training, and fleet maintenance.

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