There’s no denying that the construction industry is a dangerous one. Of the twenty-five most dangerous jobs in America, nine are in construction sub-specialties. (Roofers, site supervisors, equipment operators, and HVAC techs all made the list, as did other construction jobs.) Now, Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. (ABC) has released a report on what contractors …
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Extra Training On Forklifts for Warehouse Staffers
I’ve been told by insurance carriers that they are not fond of warehouses that utilize forklifts. They are responsible for more accidents than people probably realize. They are also on the list of OSHA’s top 10 warehouse citations. According to the Industrial Truck Association, there are about 855,900 forklifts in the U.S. Therefore, over 11% …