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📢 Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announces major and immediate changes to material safety data sheets (MSDS) requirements. SkillSignal - Safety & Compliance apps offer smart MSDS management out of the box! Read the formal announcement here: https://osha.gov/hazcom #construction #hazard #hazardcom #safety

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A critical task for project owners and general contractors is verifying that the contractors they hire carry adequate insurance. This article examines five risks associated with hiring uninsured contractors. https://lnkd.in/ekk354gB

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Division of Fire Safety Issues Notice about New Fire Code Regulations on the Use of Mulch Around Combustible Building Materials. Regulations Respond to Numerous Fires Involving Mulch Which Have Spread to Buildings and Caused Significant Property Damage, Injuries, and Deaths. Read more: https://conta.cc/3OgvJM8 #firesafety #nomulch #firecode

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OSHA is addressing heat hazards with a new proposed standard. Jared Caplan and Anne Yuengert offer an insightful overview of these changes, detailing new requirements for managing heat stress in various work settings. Read more on the BuildSmart blog: [https://lnkd.in/eQ-b5YnX]

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Completing your PPE risk assessment is a vital component to the evaluation process. In fact, NFPA 1851 specifies that a fire department should conduct a risk assessment prior to selecting PPE for its personnel. https://lnkd.in/dSnXTK8Z

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OSHA provides flood preparation guidance https://hubs.ly/Q02H95TF0

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The OSHA-NIOSH Heat Safety Tool is a useful resource for planning work activities based on how hot it feels throughout the day. Learn more: https://ow.ly/xVxr50S2A9G

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A critical task for project owners and general contractors is verifying that the contractors they hire carry adequate insurance. This article examines five risks associated with hiring uninsured contractors. https://lnkd.in/efiBzG7y

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Read the latest from the Fire Protection Engineering Magazine; "Integrating Fire Engineering and the Fire Service Through WUI Training and Tool Development" by Jamie McAllister, CFI, PE, PhD, AND Hubert B., PhD, PE, CFEI Read the full article here: https://ow.ly/UZNM50Rlscf #FPEMagazine

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Have you read about our engineering-focused WUI Risk Assessment & Mitigation Curriculum for the fire service? This FEMA-funded project is only just getting started! Get caught up on the details and stay tuned for new developments. #wuifires #wildlandfires #fpe

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Mark your calendars for OSHA #510: Occupational Safety and Health Standards for Construction, Dec. 3-6, 2024! Learn OSHA policies, hazard recognition. Build your knowledge of OSHA standards for safer construction sites! https://ow.ly/lemT50UgmKl #ConstructionSafety #OSHATraining

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Dr. Matt Law, Manager, Safety Strategy for W.W. Grainger Inc., conducted research on the occupational risk perceptions among foreign-born construction workers in Central Florida. In the study, Matt determines the relationship between birthplace, number of years working in the United States, and occupational risk perceptions while controlling for age of the worker, language barriers, and education level. You can view the full research at the link below. ⚠️If you are a student conducting EHS research and would like to exhibit your work to a global audience, consider submitting to SHIFT for publication! ⚠️ https://hubs.ly/Q02x7crW0

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Matt Law, DrPH, CSP, REHS, Manager, Safety Strategy for W.W. Grainger Inc., conducted research on the occupational risk perceptions among foreign-born construction workers in Central Florida. In the study, Matt determines the relationship between birthplace, number of years working in the United States, and occupational risk perceptions while controlling for age of the worker, language barriers, and education level. You can view the full research at the link below. ⚠️If you are a student conducting EHS research and would like to exhibit your work to a global audience, consider submitting to SHIFT for publication! ⚠️ https://hubs.ly/Q02x7FKN0

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🚨🔥 Don't miss Part 2 of our fire safety series with Jay Ridings from TFT Consultants! Highlights: Internal fire safety vs. external fire safety Risk assessment processes 🏢 Key legislation changes 🌟 Real-world fire safety challenges 🔍 Tune in & stay safe: https://buff.ly/4gJOZ1e #FireSafety #Podcast #RiskAssessment #SurveyBooker #Surveying

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Fall Protection Types! 👷 There are several different types of fall protection systems including guardrail systems, safety net systems, and personal fall arrest systems! Which one will you use? 🔎https://lnkd.in/grE-K7j6

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