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CONSULTING
SAFETY
CONSTRUCTION
Creating Safe & Healthful Work Environments
| :: THE IMPORTANCE OF HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING :: Each year, over 200 workers are killed in workplace accidents, more than 1 million are seriously injured, and an additional 2 million suffer illnesses caused by their workplace. Safety is critical for multiple reasons. Workers may not always recognize the hazards associated with their work or understand the importance of safety training. Danger exists and no one is immune to accidents; therefore, it is essential that employees be provided with appropriate periodic training on all aspects of their work, especially health and safety. HOW WOULD YOU RATE YOUR COMPANY'S CURRENT SAFETY PROGRAM? DO YOUR EMPLOYEES HAVE THE PROPER TRAINING TO ENSURE SAFETY ON THE JOB? As an employer, it is your moral and legal duty to protect the health and safety of your employees. Investing in effective safety training will increase the skills, knowledge, productivity, and morale of your employees; reduce workplace injuries and illnesses; and help to prevent costly expenses associated with accidents and injuries. ARE YOU ONE INSPECTION AWAY FROM COSTLY FINES? Last year, OSHA assessed over $84 million in fines!!! Of those fines, 47% were in the construction industry alone. These fines could have been avoided with proper employee education and safety training. Protect your bottom-line by minimizing your risk of fines. Employee education is necessary to keep your company compliant. :: WHAT OSHA REQUIRES :: The Occupational Health and Safety Act requires employers to provide the necessary training employees need to enable them to perform their work in a manner that is safe and without risks to health. Employees must be trained in the following areas:
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