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Accessibility is a crucial part of the design of any onboarding program. Prioritizing ‘accessible learning’ in your orientations means ensuring that all workers start on a […] read more

Injuries and accidents cost the global economy an estimated $1.25 trillion annually. In the U.S., businesses spend well over $170 billion yearly on costs associated with […] read more

Describing what comprises a “ workforce safety culture” is easy. According to OSHA, “Safety cultures consist of shared beliefs, practices, and attitudes that exist at an […] read more

In heavy industry, workplace safety begins with a contractor safety orientation and research backs up this fact. Employees in their first month on the job are […] read more

You don’t get a second chance at a first impression which is why companies put a lot of effort into getting their online orientation right. They […] read more

  Achieving the desired levels of safety and compliance is a major challenge in projects in heavy industry. On a large project, your job role likely […] read more

Manual handling refers to the pushing, pulling, carrying, holding, lifting, lowering of objects, and sometimes working from an awkward position, which the primary cause of back […] read more

The benefits of construction technology are fairly well known at this point. You’ve likely heard how tools like 5-dimensional BIM, the Internet of Things (IOT), data […] read more

Contractor orientation training has changed a lot over the past few years, with the process gradually moving towards the online orientation training model, which is incredibly […] read more

What is Fracking At this stage, even if you’re not in the oil and gas industry, you have probably heard the term ‘fracking’ and possibly have […] read more

More and more companies are making the switch to using online systems to manage and onboard their contractors. They realize that there are significant financial and […] read more

Millennials, those born from the mid 1980’s to 2000, have become one of the most written about social groups in the last few years. Time Magazine […] read more

                                             GoContractor were delighted to […] read more

As the economy continues to grow, new industrial projects are popping up daily, with subcontractors carrying out much of the on-site work. Heavy industry is dangerous […] read more

Do you find yourself chasing paperwork and checking safety orientation dates? It might be time to put a contractor management system in place. read more

Hiring workers is crucial to your company's success. Follow this new hire checklist to ensure your employee onboarding is smooth and successful read more

How can technology be implemented into the workplace to boost productivity? Learn how employers use technology such as smartphones in construction sites to improve work practices. read more

A first aid program should be part of all safety training in a contractor training program. Doing this is vital in the event of life threatening emergencies. read more

It’s best to train new hires at the start of their tenure. What are the items that need to be included in your staff training when you welcome new hires? read more

Contractor orientations can come in many shapes and sizes, but they have to be carefully planned and calculated. Find out how to get one that fits. read more