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Preparing Your Contractors for Cold Weather

Preparing Your Contractors for Cold Weather

27 October 2017

Winter is on the way and now is the time to get prepared. Weather-related safety incidents have led to calls to ‘Winterize’ construction projects, to ensure […] read more

Employment Opportunities in the Solar Industry

Employment Opportunities in the Solar Industry

19 October 2017

Many people once regarded solar too expensive to ever become a viable energy alternative. Even optimists regarded the industry as one with a bright future but […] read more

The Advantages of Consistent Training in the Workplace

The Advantages of Consistent Training in the Workplace

13 October 2017

According to a report by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills in the UK, employees will often receive different types of training during the course […] read more

Five Signs You’re a Hard Hat Worker

Five Signs You’re a Hard Hat Worker

12 October 2017

1) You take safety more seriously than most Your safety obsession is most obvious anytime a visitor (‘civilian’) enters the worksite. They probably don’t know the […] read more

Avoiding expensive resolution activity in the construct...

Avoiding expensive resolution activity in the construction industry

04 October 2017

Projects in the construction industry come with more variables than just about any other. Uncertainty is a fact of life in construction. Firms should seek to […] read more

Top 8 Essential Employee Orientation Topics

Top 8 Essential Employee Orientation Topics

02 October 2017

Too often, companies make the mistake of rushing through their orientation, failing to realize that each worker brings to the forefront different experiences and varying skill […] read more

Integrating the Older Generation Into the Digital Age

Integrating the Older Generation Into the Digital Age

28 September 2017

People are living longer and working longer and these changes demand a rethink when it comes to work. In the U.S., the population aged 65 and […] read more

How to Make a Career In Construction More Appealing to ...

How to Make a Career In Construction More Appealing to Young Workers

26 September 2017

The construction industry is experiencing a severe labor shortage throughout much of the developed world. This is especially true with younger workers, who are not entering […] read more

10 Benefits that Older Workers Bring to the Constructio...

10 Benefits that Older Workers Bring to the Construction Industry

26 September 2017

There’s been a lot of discussions recently about the ‘skills gap’ that exists in construction. The construction industry is populated by older workers, many born between […] read more

How Hiring Vets Can Impact the Bottom Line

How Hiring Vets Can Impact the Bottom Line

14 September 2017

Finding highly skilled employees these days is a challenge—especially if you’re in the construction industry. Many workers left construction and other hard-hat industries during the 2008 […] read more

Visitor Orientation Template

Visitor Orientation Template

13 September 2017

Visitor Orientation Checklist It’s fair to say that visitors are not always welcomed with open arms on a worksite. They are generally unfamiliar with the procedures […] read more

One Proven Way to Reduce Your Company’s Insurance Pre...

One Proven Way to Reduce Your Company’s Insurance Premiums

07 September 2017

The unfortunate truth that all businesses must face is the fact that they all need insurance premium. The price of insurance may seem prohibitive but it […] read more

How to Use Qualitative and Quantitative Risk Analysis i...

How to Use Qualitative and Quantitative Risk Analysis in Safety Management

01 September 2017

Risk analysis is a vital part of safety management in the undertaking of any project. Safety risk management is all about managing risks. Projects come with […] read more

The Do’s and Don’t’s for Workers Duri...

The Do’s and Don’t’s for Workers During Floods

30 August 2017

  Anyone paying attention to the news over the last few days has seen ample evidence of the mighty and destructive power of floods. The disasters […] read more

GoContractor Meets the Newest Irish Taoiseach

GoContractor Meets the Newest Irish Taoiseach

25 August 2017

Pictured are, L-R: Sean Davis (Enterprise Ireland), Leo Varadkar (Taoiseach), Kevin Mathiasz (GoContractor), Neil Cooney ( Enterprise Ireland). GoContractor’s Kevin Mathiasz, and members of Enterprise Ireland, […] read more

Encouraging Workers to Get Involved in Workplace Health...

Encouraging Workers to Get Involved in Workplace Health and Safety

22 August 2017

Having a full catalog of health and safety rules isn’t enough. They alone won’t help you cut down on workplace incidents. To do that, you need […] read more

​Digitization of the Oil & Gas Industry: Challen...

​Digitization of the Oil & Gas Industry: Challenges and Rewards

18 August 2017

The last few years have been a tough and turbulent time for the oil and gas industry. The price of oil collapsed in June 2014 because […] read more

5 Common Pitfalls of Online Contractor Orientations

5 Common Pitfalls of Online Contractor Orientations

11 August 2017

If you feel that onboarding independent contractors safely and productively is your biggest management challenge, you’re not alone as many managers feel the same way. The […] read more

9 Tips on Holding Safety Stand-Downs

9 Tips on Holding Safety Stand-Downs

02 August 2017

Has your company ever had a workplace fatality? If so, you know that there’s nothing worse than telling a family the tragic news. In 2014, the […] read more

​Why Generic Safety Content Isn’t an Option in ...

​Why Generic Safety Content Isn’t an Option in High-Risk Environments

10 July 2017

Let’s face it, some job sites are much more hazardous than others. Workers in these high-risk environments are always in harm’s way, and they’re more likely […] read more

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