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The spooky season is upon us so GoContractor have put together some tips to keep you and your children safe while trick or treating this year. […] read more

Manual Handling Know the Risks Work that involves manual handling activities is the leading cause of back injury in the workplace. Back injuries at work are […] read more

Nowadays companies have the option of online or offline delivery for new employee orientation training, although many choose a blended approach whereby employees are advised of […] read more

There are both advantages and disadvantages to employee training video for new hires. Known as the Picture Superiority Effect, after 3 days we tend to remember […] read more

In recent years, “onboarding” has become a popular term to describe the new hire initiation process. It is an extremely important step in ensuring that employees […] read more

Every employee, whether permanent or contract, starts their journey with an orientation. This is a great way to introduce them to the company, their surroundings and […] 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

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

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

STOs (shutdowns, turnarounds and outages) give companies the opportunity to carry out preventative maintenance and equipment installation, which must be performed to keep a plant running […] read more

Like an employee orientation, introducing a new sub-contractor into your company is an important part of your health and safety management system. It is vital because […] read more

Safety measures adopted by a company is just as important as measuring their financial performance or their productivity performance. While health and safety performance measurements are used […] read more

Toolbox Talks are a quick and easy way of informing and training workers on occupational safety and health requirements. Toolbox Talks cover a wide range of […] read more