Author: Sonya Sikra

One of the main safety hazards on nearly every building site is the scaffolding. If they are not put together properly it will result in serious […] read more

When a new worker starts, you make sure that all of the credentials are in check and that their qualifications and health and safety training (e.g. […] read more

The on-boarding process for any company is vital in regards to employee retention and productivity. For this reason, it is important for every employer to know […] read more

Take a Free Trial of GoContractor Now “The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” – George Bernard Shaw Regardless of […] read more

The Health and Safety Authority of Ireland addresses a few misunderstandings around the law regarding safety & health at work. These myths may be heard around […] read more

Drugs and alcohol abuse is a psychological disorder that presents not only a major public health concern but also an occupational one. According to OSHA, “the […] read more

Know the Risks  Many safety hazards where electricity is involved can result in serious injury or death to electrical workers. Work environments with electrical safety hazards […] read more

Ports have been categorised as one of the highest risk sectors to work in. This is due to the many safety hazards workers face on a […] read more

This time of year bring about warmer weather, longer days, and travel. Getting to and from your holiday destination is made much simpler when the roads […] read more

Working with power lines can be one of the most challenging and extremely dangerous occupations. Electrical exposure is common among engineers, lineman, electricians, construction workers, but […] read more

Pharmaceutical Safety  With the latest research and manufacturing occurring within the pharmaceutical industry it is important to provide a general overview of laboratory safety requirements in […] read more

GoContractor are releasing a series of safety posters and ebooks over the coming weeks. This week we’re sharing our knowledge on Lock Out / Tag Out. […] read more

GoContractor will be releasing a series of safety posters and ebooks over the coming weeks. This week we’re starting with Personal Protective Equipment. The posters are designed for […] read more

When temperatures rise, contract workers are often exposed to a new set of heat related hazards. Here’s a guide to the risks, symptoms how you can prepare them. […] read more

In the past, the process of gathering and approving contractor documentation has been somewhat fragmented from the sub-contractor orientation process. Now, however, you can provide site […] read more

In recent years, “onboarding” has become the popular term used to describe how new hires are orientated into a business. It is the most important step […] read more

Mary Darlington Mary Darlington Interview from GoContractor on Vimeo. (Safety Leadership Expert, Passionate Health and Safety Specialist) Mary is a leading expert in Safety Leadership in […] read more

Port orientations are so important because of the uniquely challenging nature of the work. Workers are required to work with heavy equipment and machinery, as well […] read more

Whether you manage a nuclear power plant, or an office, your employees should be made aware of the hazardous chemicals they could be exposed to. Here […] read more

One of the biggest challenges for safety professionals and supervisors is getting employees to “buy into” the value of workplace safety. That is why you need […] read more