{"id":324,"date":"2019-03-20T13:30:04","date_gmt":"2019-03-20T05:30:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.getknowapp.com\/blog\/?p=324"},"modified":"2024-10-24T17:10:17","modified_gmt":"2024-10-24T09:10:17","slug":"top-10-most-common-safety-violations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.getknowapp.com\/blog\/top-10-most-common-safety-violations\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Most Common Safety Violations Today"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">&lt; 1<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minute<\/span><\/span><p><em>Reading Time: 3 minutes<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osha.gov\/oshstats\/commonstats.html\"><span>The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)<\/span><\/a><span> of the United States revealed the leading causes of fatalities in the construction industry&#8211;the Fatal Four. Did you know that the agency estimates at least 631 employees will be safer when the Fatal Four is eliminated? That\u2019s huge!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Today, many businesses are now focusing on preventing accidents in the workplace. Within the construction industry, workplace safety doesn\u2019t rely on one person or department. Developing a safety culture involves both top-level managers and front-line workers. Managers are not only responsible for safety planning but as well as programs that encourage and promote employee well-being.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Part of working towards a safer working environment for both employees and business owners is making sure that legally mandated standards are met: Are there enough protective equipment for workers? Do you have back-up safety procedures in case of falls or accidents? Is your workplace safety manual updated?<\/p>\n<p>With this in mind, OSHA published it&#8217;s latest Top 10 Most Common Safety Violations to alert employers and business owners of potential standard safety breaches. This statistics allows stakeholders to fix potential issues prior to a safety inspection&#8211;enabling business owners to practively resolve any hazards within their premises.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Top 10 Most Common Safety Violations<\/h2>\n<div class=\"canva-embed\" data-design-id=\"DADUwRrzR58\" data-height-ratio=\"2.5000\" style=\"padding: 250.0000% 5px 5px 5px; background: rgba(0,0,0,0.03); border-radius: 8px;\"><\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"https:&#x2F;&#x2F;sdk.canva.com&#x2F;v1&#x2F;embed.js\"><\/script>TOP 10 MOST COMMON SAFETY VIOLATIONS by Know App<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getknowapp.com\">KNOW<\/a> is a workplace productivity management platform helping companies manage their desk-less frontline workers. Managers have the ability to upskill their team through the in-app training modules, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getknowapp.com\/blog\/online-task-management-benefits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">see task updates<\/a>, and generate reports. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getknowapp.com\/try-for-free\">Talk to us<\/a> to know more on how we can help <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getknowapp.com\/blog\/construction-companies-and-workforce-productivity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">improve your productivity<\/a> and workplace safety.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Reading Time: 3 minutes The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) of the United States revealed the leading causes of fatalities in the construction industry&#8211;the Fatal Four. Did you know that the agency estimates at least 631 employees will be safer when the Fatal Four is eliminated? That\u2019s huge! 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