Around 90% of companies in the construction industry employ 20 or fewer employees. This can make it very difficult to ensure that employees are receiving the proper safety training, since resources like time and money are often limited. Those tasked with safety compliance usually have other responsibilities, making it hard for them to dedicate the necessary time to safety. However, one easy step that can be taken is the implementation of toolbox talks

The construction industry has one of the highest injury and fatality rates of any industry. This is one of the reasons that construction sites are legally required to have a well-stocked first aid kit on hand. However, the standards can be vague and don’t always give specific guidance on what should be in the kit. Below, we’ve broken down both the standards governing these kits, and the meaning behind the classification and type, to help provide some clarity on an issue that every construction company deals with.

With a full list of regulatory benchmarks to meet, we’re here to help. Below is a curated list of key deadlines and reminders covering everything from OSHA to general workforce compliance requirements. Be sure to review any applicable local or state regulations, as deadlines and obligations may vary. If you have questions about any of these benchmarks, please reach out to your OVD advisor for guidance.

Falls are commonly the most frequent workplace injuries, especially in industries like construction, maintenance, manufacturing, and mechanical work. In fact, according to numbers gathered by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 680 fatal falls to a lower level in 2021.

Operation Safe Driver Week from July 9-15, 2023. During this focused week, law enforcement personnel will be vigilant in identifying drivers who engage in risky behaviors, with special attention given to those who exceed speed limits, particularly in construction zones, and those who are distracted behind the wheel.

May 1-5, 2023

May 1-5, 2023 is the annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction. It's an opportunity for employers to pause work and have a conversation with workers about fall hazards, protective methods, and the company's safety policies, goals, and expectations.

• • Strengthen your written fall protection and rescue plan

• • Attend virtual or in-person stand-down events

• • Provide training for all workers

• • Inspect equipment and revisit hazard analysis

• • Hold a fall story share

• • Conduct a toolbox talk

• • Ask employees for their insights

• • Conduct a fall protection equipment demonstration

• • Get your formal certificate of participation

Click here to learn more about this event.

With OFB-EZ, you can follow the same disaster planning and recovery processes used by larger companies, without a large company budget. The OFB-EZ Toolkit will help you identify the business activities that are essential for continued operation during a disruption, deal with risks your organization faces, and create an easy-to-use recovery plan tailored to your business, giving you confidence if the worst occurs.This toolkit was prepared by the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS), which is an independent, nonprofit, scientific research and communications organization supported by the property insurance industry.

Hurricanes are massive storm systems that bring high winds, heavy rain, flooding, and tornadoes. These storms are dangerous and can damage places far inland. At OVD we have created a Hurricane Preparedness Checklist that you can follow to reduce damage to your home when a hurricane threatens.

Hurricanes are massive storm systems that bring high winds, heavy rain, flooding, and tornadoes. These storms are dangerous and can damage places far inland. At OVD we have created a Hurricane Preparedness Checklist that you can follow to reduce damage to your home when a hurricane threatens.