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How to Improve Safety in Construction and Meet OSHA Requirements
Creating a safety culture is an integrated and ongoing effort for any business. It's an essential focus for companies in the construction industry where hazards are intrinsic to working on a job site. Supporting construction safety is about more than creating safety...
What Can You Expect from the Best Safety Trainers?
A vital component of an effective environmental, health, and safety (EHS) program is the team of safety trainers who educate employees at every level in the company, from executives to team members in the field. Learn what you should expect from the best safety...
Integrate A Safety Orientation Video into Your Training Process
Could integrating a safety orientation video into your onboarding process improve the safety of your organization while also saving money? Learn about the benefits of incorporating multimedia into safety training to support the job site. Is it Time to Update Your...
National Burn Awareness Week: How to Prevent Burns on the Jobsite
Burns are one of the most common injury types at home and in the workplace. A person is burned every sixty seconds in the United States. The American Burn Association (ABA) created National Burn Awareness Week to educate the public about the causes and frequency of...
Musculoskeletal injuries are insidious, expensive and preventable
When considering workplace injuries, it’s human nature to think about the “big” hazards on a worksite, such as accidents involving equipment, falls from elevated locations, or serious injuries caused by faulty or improperly used tools. Few people automatically think...
Use These Training Topics for Employees to Elevate Workplace Safety
As an operations leader, safety is at the top of your list of employee training topics, along with efficiency and timelines. But what good is your work if production or construction is delayed due to safety concerns or, even worse, hazardous incidents? One effective...
Use Our Safety Management Consultants to Assess Your Program
As the manager of your company’s safety program, you may be too close to your Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) program to objectively assess and analyze its strengths and weaknesses. That’s why it’s crucial to work with safety management consultants that can...
The Benefits of Using Contractor Prequalification Software
Contractor selection is a critical and often complex process for any organization. The companies you choose to work with directly impact your organization’s safety record, and if you are not careful, this can carry negative consequences. According to a recent story in...
Transforming everyday workers into jobsite safety leaders
Safety professionals come to their roles with different backgrounds and knowledge levels, so they might not always agree about the best approach for a particular situation. But one thing you’ll find agreement among all of us is the common belief if we can get workers...
Find a Reliable Partner to Support EHS and Sustainability
Managing environmental, health, and safety (EHS) and sustainability programs for your business is a complex undertaking. If you don’t have a department of experts assigned to this critical operations effort, finding a reliable EHS partner is essential to success. An...
7 Power Plant Safety Tips to Help Protect Workers
As the world’s population tops 8 billion people, the demand for electric power generation has increased exponentially. In recent years we’ve seen electric grids fail and power plants pushed to the max for heating and cooling as temperatures fluctuate. Also, some of...
Safer Crane Operation in Ten Practical Steps
Construction safety professionals have firsthand knowledge of tragic stories involving serious injuries and fatalities on jobsites. Crane operation poses its own risks. Cranes are often misunderstood Nearly everyone who works in construction is fascinated with cranes...
Where to Find a Construction Safety Consultant Near You
If you manage your company’s safety program, where should you turn for programs and training? Many companies offer safety training and consulting services, but finding the right fit can be overwhelming. When searching for construction safety consultants near me,...
Update Your Contractor Safety Program to Support the Job Site
Update Your Contractor Safety Program to Support the Job Site A contractor safety program is a powerful tool for ensuring contractors you work with understand and uphold your company’s standards of safety. Inviting contractors to your job site without an effective...
How Can a Third Party Safety Consultant Help Procurement Managers?
Procurement departments play a crucial role in company safety because they are the point of entry for materials and equipment that may create new needs for safety procedures and policies. Making sure your company has all the right resources for safety measures related...
Consider Our Environmental Safety Services to Support Your Program
An environmental or workplace safety incident could cost your organization not only thousands of dollars in terms of regulatory fines but also damage the reputation you’ve worked hard to build. We understand your industry, your workplace, and the regulations you must...
Facing an OSHA Safety Audit? Our Experts Can Perform Gap Analysis
An OSHA safety audit can be costly and stressful. As an organization that prioritizes safety, preparedness is the only option. But, knowing how to best prepare for an OSHA audit can be difficult. How do you improve your safety programs? What even needs to be...
Where Can You Find Safety Compliance Training Online?
Building a safe workplace requires training your teams in best practices and compliance. Online resources can be a good source of employee education around safe work practices and compliance training. Plus, training courses are an important part of any environmental,...
What is EHSQ for Procurement Managers?
Procurement managers are unlikely to have the expertise needed to create an exceptional environmental, health, safety, and quality (EHSQ) program. However, gaining knowledge about EHSQ is critical for various key purposes: Maintain ethical and sustainable business...
Use Our Construction Safety Management Software to Validate Workers
Recordkeeping is an essential component for any business, but it is especially critical when your job is managing a safety program for a construction firm. When there is so much data to be managed, recorded, and analyzed, a safety management software tool can make a...
Want Real Safety? Start with Real Values
When trying to make a worksite a safer place, many employers take an approach that could be inspired by the one used by OSHA. First, they set strict rules. Next, they issue stricter penalties when employees violate those rules. Although that kind of approach might...
Our Safety and Training Consultants Will Strengthen Your Culture
Has a recent safety incident or concern made you aware of gaps in your safety culture? SMG safety and training consultants have the experience and knowledge to help create a safety and health program and provide safety training designed to meet your unique needs.When...
5 Electric Utility Safety Topics to Utilize in Training
It’s no secret that power line work is extremely high risk. Safety is paramount, and proper training is critical to minimizing risks. Great heights, high voltages, and other dangers present daily challenges on electric utility job sites. According to a recent study,...
Work With a Construction Safety Specialist to Improve Your Program
Building an effective safety program is paramount to operational success. This is especially true for construction companies. It takes time, commitment, and continuous evaluation to truly reduce risks and build a safety culture for your organization. If you’ve been...