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Construction labor shortage exacerbates safety issues | Dump Trucks Charlotte NC

Columbus Ohio Dump Truck Company Brief:

    Chamber of Commerce Commercial Construction Index report released this week.
  • Of the columbus oh dump truck company surveyed for the report, 80% responded they were either highly concerned (26%) or moderately concerned about the safety risks created by too few skilled workers on their jobsites, most likely because construction jobs require skills that contribute to a safe workplace. When asked to rank current and future top safety concerns, 58% of columbus oh dump truck company pointed to a lack of skilled workers right now, while 62% said it would be a problem in the next three years. Labor shortages as a safety issue was followed by shorter construction schedules, aging workers, more complex projects, substance abuse and language barriers. Almost 70% of general columbus oh dump truck company were concerned about safety-related staffing issues versus 45% of trade contractors. Meanwhile, contractors in the western U.S. (67%) were the most likely to be worried about how the labor shortage would impact jobsite safety.
  • When asked what strategies columbus oh dump truck company should use to reduce the safety risks of worker shortages, 63% suggested an improved climate of safety on jobsites; followed by a better corporate safety culture (58%); supervisor leadership training (48%); tracking and assessment of safety records (34%); and implementation of safety-enhancing technology. Respondents also said that the most impactful actions columbus oh dump truck company could take to increase their cultures of safety were more safety training for all levels of employees (67%); increased accountability (53%); employee involvement (48%); increased communication about safety (46%); demonstrations of management commitment (46%); improving the quality of supervisor leadership (43%); treating safety as a value (42%); and encouraging client engagement (24%).

Dump Trucks Columbus OH Insight:

As a practical matter, a safe jobsite translates to lower costs of doing business. Even just a few injuries can force a contractor's workers' compensation premiums sky high, and, depending on the incident and the state in which it took place, could also leave companies open to third-party claims. These could affect a company's general liability rates, result in loss of business assets and most definitely could leave a contractor with a mountain of legal bills.

But the results of the survey indicate that columbus oh dump truck company are interested in implementing plans that are inclusive and forward-thinking rather than just covering their bases in order to save money. Fortunately, there are a multitude of safety training options for all employees, regardless of position.

Available offerings include OSHA-approved 10-hour and 30-hour courses, both online and in the classroom, instructors that will travel to jobsites to teach trade-related safety procedures and schools that will set up training programs tailored to a company's needs. Industry associations and insurance companies are also valuable resources and sometimes offer free or low-cost consultations and training programs for their members/customers.