Posts by Jake Thompson
Electrical Hazards: Five Things Every Construction Supervisor Should Know
Construction sites are inherently dangerous places, and electrical hazards can be particularly deadly. That’s why it’s critical for construction supervisors to be able to recognize and respond to potential electrical hazards on the job site quickly. Here are five major electrical hazards every construction supervisor should be trained to spot on the jobsite, and how…
Read MorePaving The Way In Safety: Staffing For The Las Vegas Sphere
At Safety Plus, we are passionate about assisting our clients’ industries and making sure their projects are staffed with qualified safety professionals. We know firsthand how difficult it can be to source and vet the right person for a project. For most companies, hiring temporary safety personnel takes too much time and the wait to…
Read MoreMulti-Employer Worksites: How to Keep Them Safe and Efficient
Multi-employer worksites are common in many industries, where multiple employers work at the same location or jobsite. As a worksite owner, it’s important to ensure that all employers and workers are safe while working on your projects. Here are some key safety considerations for multi-employer worksites from the owners’ perspective and how Safety Plus assists…
Read MoreEssential Supervisor Training: Safeguarding Workplace Safety
Any supervisors or safety managers in construction, manufacturing, and contracting companies should be trained to recognize and respond to a wide range of workplace safety issues to ensure the safety and well-being of their employees. Here are some of the key issues that they should be aware of: Hazardous materials: Supervisors should be trained to…
Read MoreForget the Stress of Safety: Benefits of SafetyPlusWeb
In the world of safety management, the constant juggling of training, inspections, tasks, , and ensuring a safe workplace can often feel like an uphill battle. Safety managers, especially in industries like construction and manufacturing, know the weight of responsibility all too well. But what if there was a way to simplify safety management and…
Read MoreTOP OSHA Citations by Industry
OSHA, or the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, is a government agency that enforces workplace safety regulations in the United States. One of their primary functions is to conduct inspections of workplaces to ensure compliance with these regulations. When violations are found, OSHA can issue citations and penalties. In this blog post, we will explore…
Read MoreStaying off OSHA’s SVL (Severe Violator List)
Staying off of OSHA’s Severe Violator List is important for any business to maintain a safe work environment and avoid costly penalties. The Severe Violator List (SVL) is a program launched by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to focus on employers who have committed severe or repeated violations of workplace safety regulations. Being…
Read MoreConsequences of a High EMR
Experience Modification Rating (EMR) is a term used in the construction industry to measure the safety performance of a company. The EMR is calculated by comparing the company’s actual workers’ compensation claims experience to the expected claims experience for similar companies in the same industry. A high EMR means that a company has higher than…
Read MoreTop 10 Safety Violations in Manufacturing
Manufacturing is an industry that requires strict adherence to safety regulations to ensure the health and well-being of employees, as well as the quality of the products produced. Unfortunately, there are still too many safety violations that occur in the manufacturing industry – causing billions of dollars in irreparable and tragic incidents. Here are the…
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