Guide To Vendor Management: Benefits, Challenges, & More
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Guide To Vendor Management: Benefits, Challenges, & More

Vendor management plays an important role in project completion. Sometimes, you need outside help to finish a job. That’s where vendors come in. Not all vendors are the same, selecting the right ones is important to make sure things run smoothly. Learn more about vendor management, its benefits, and how they can help your business grow. At Industrial Compliance & Safety we work with contractors of all sizes to help them with their safety compliance and safety certification needs so that they can focus on growing their business.

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5 Ways To Mitigate Risk in Your Supply Chain Operation
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5 Ways To Mitigate Risk in Your Supply Chain Operation

ISNetworld®  Membership Mitigates Supply Chain Risks  

For industrial contractors, ensuring your supply chain operation runs smoothly is crucial. As your network of suppliers and processes gets more intricate, the chances of issues popping up also rise. Supplier hiccups, meeting rules – these things can all affect how well your supply chain works. There are five practical strategies in addition to ISNetworld® membership that can help you tackle these challenges and keep your supply chain on track.

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How To Prepare for and What To Expect From OSHA Inspections
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How To Prepare for and What To Expect From OSHA Inspections

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration oversees workplace safety and hazards to ensure the wellbeing of all employees. Part of their safety standards is conducting official OSHA inspections of all workplaces. Read this guide on how to prepare for and what to expect from OSHA inspections to avoid any potential workplace violations.

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What You Need To Know About Performing Job Safety Analysis
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What You Need To Know About Performing Job Safety Analysis

While there are many ways industries can improve the safety and well-being of employees, these methods may not entirely reduce all the risks that created these issues in the first place. That’s where a job safety analysis comes in. Read below for what you need to know about performing a job safety analysis and how it benefits your company.

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OSHA Serious vs. Willful Violations: What’s the Difference?
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OSHA Serious vs. Willful Violations: What’s the Difference?

Injuries in the workplace are unfortunate occurrences. Despite active measures to mitigate them, employers occasionally neglect to inform their employees of any and all safety hazards. Some other employers may actively refuse to create a safer work environment. When OSHA spots these issues, they’ll issue a serious or willful violation against the company or employer. This brief guide on OSHA serious vs. willful violations: what’s the difference will clarify any confusion on the two types of violations.

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4 Tips for Keeping Your Company Drivers Safe on the Road
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4 Tips for Keeping Your Company Drivers Safe on the Road

Truck driving is a serious commitment. Transporting large or heavy cargo requires safe driving practices for yourself and others on the road. That’s why every truck driving company must instill requirements that every driver must follow to prepare for the long haul. Here are four tips for keeping your company drivers safe on the road.

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3 OSHA Violations in Construction and How To Prevent Them
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3 OSHA Violations in Construction and How To Prevent Them

The Occupational Safety and Health Act, or OSHA, has administered safe workplace regulations and practices since 1970. Unfortunately, companies don’t always adhere to these rules and regulations as they should, which results in continual workplace injuries and deaths. Anyone working in the industrial sector must know about these OSHA regulations to improve their personal and workplace safety. Specifically, knowing about these three OSHA violations in construction and how to prevent them can help reduce workplace incidents.
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Changes in Jobsite Safety w/ Coronavirus (COVID-19) - How You Can Adapt Your Contractor Company
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Changes in Jobsite Safety w/ Coronavirus (COVID-19) – How You Can Adapt Your Contractor Company

Right now, our world is going through some unprecedented changes. We are facing a health crisis, and consequently, many companies are making new decisions about the ways they do business. If you own a contractor company, you cannot simply choose to work from home or interact with clients online. As your work requires multiple people working together in a fixed location, it is up to you to protect your employees and make sure they feel safe. In times of stress, people need to feel like they can look to a leader for reassurance, and this is the perfect opportunity for you to step up to the plate.
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Toolbox Talk - How to Prevent Welding Fires
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Toolbox Talk – How to Prevent Welding Fires

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Welding is a dangerous job. No matter how experienced a welder is, he still is working with extreme temperatures, hazardous fumes, and flammable materials. According to a study conducted by the Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2015, more than 500,000 workers are injured every year due to welding accidents. This is not a small number. Although welding can cause a large array of accidents and injuries, there is nothing more catastrophic than fire. In this week’s Toolbox Talk, we’ll take a look at welding fires and some effective strategies for their prevention.

 

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Toolbox Talk - Electrical Hazards
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Toolbox Talk – Construction Site Electrical Hazards

Construction sites have a great capacity for electrical hazards. Electricity is used as a power supply for tools, for lighting, and for the operation of machinery. Additionally, electricity exists as infrastructure that runs through walls, underground, and in suspended power lines. Essentially, electricity is all around us, and if we aren’t careful we can face the risk of electrocution.

Dangers of Electrical Hazards

Construction sites are full of hazards. Everyone working in construction should have thorough safety training and be prepared before entering a job site. Electrical hazards are one of many that can cause severe injury to you or your crew. Electrocution is the core concern with electrical hazards on construction sites. Electrocution occurs when your body is exposed to an unprotected electrical current. Electrocution is especially dangerous because it can cause loss of consciousness. If a worker is in a precarious position, this loss of consciousness can result in a fall or other physical accident.

In today’s Toolbox Talk, we will take a close look at the different ways we can receive an electric shock, as well as ways to avoid electrical hazards.

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