Contractor Challenges: The New and Emerging Contractor
Starting a new business is no easy task. Every new business owner goes through the stress of getting on their own two feet, but a construction contracting business can be very complex. One of the unique challenges of the contractor is the fact…
How to Overcome Common Safety Violations
Is safety is near the top of your New Year's Resolutions for your construction company? ProActive Safety Services can help you achieve all of your safety goals for the New Year. Whether you want to reduce workplace injuries or beef up…
Budgeting for Safety
As you look to next year's budget, don't forget to include safety expenses. All too often construction companies don't forecast the cost of safety into the budget. But, safety will affect your bottom line. And, it happens in two ways. …
Benefits of Getting Injured Workers Back on the Job
Welcoming an injured employee back to work following a workplace accident is beneficial to both employer and employee. Unfortunately, this doesn't always happen because neither party is familiar with workers compensation rules and regulations. They…
Avoiding Chemical Hazards on the Job
Of all the dangers faced on construction jobs, none are as threatening as toxic chemical exposure. These hazards are not always liquid. They can also be in the form of gasses, vapors, and fumes. So even when workers are not handling chemicals…
Lead Exposure Health Hazards
Pure Lead, also known as Pb, is a heavy metal at room temperatures and pressure. This basic chemical element can combine with various other substances to form lead compounds. Here's some important information on lead exposure health hazards.
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