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POSTER REQUIRED
BY LAW... FREE.
A few clicks of a mouse on
your computer and you’re well on your way to
complying with OSHA’s requirement that you post a
job safety poster that your employees have easy
access to.
The
poster, required by law, informs workers of their
rights under the Occupational Safety and Health
Act and every covered employer must display the
poster at their workplace in a conspicuous
place.
You’re
not required to replace an older poster, but if
you don’t have one, or have more than one
workplace, then you may order a print copy of the
poster online, order one over the phone or
download a copy right from the OSHA website.
The poster is available in several different
languages as well.
Click
here for all of the details, phone
numbers for ordering or a link to download the
poster and print it from your computer. Keep
in mind that printed posters must meet the size
requirement of 8.5 by 14 inches. To view the
poster, click
here.
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THAT CALL CAN
WAIT
To Call or Not to Call?
As a construction industry
professional, it’s likely you spend a pretty fair
amount of time in your vehicle, which may mean you
also spend a fair amount of time on your cell
phone. For professionals who are frequently
away from an office, cars often become the office
and let’s face it, it’s the office where we make
and return phone calls. Since talking on
your cell phone while driving is legal in Florida,
the Florida Highway Patrol offers tips for driving
safely when using a cell.
The Florida
Highway Patrol encourages drivers to avoid
receiving a traffic citation by following a few
safety tips. Drivers in Florida may receive
a citation for being a distracted driver, so if
you’re a driver who has a hard time staying
focused on the roadway and circumstances around
you, then perhaps you shouldn’t make that call
while in motion. Wait and pull off of the
road and to a safe location before hitting the
“send” button on your phone.
Key to your safety is
utilizing techniques that don’t require you to
look away from the road, such as voice activated
commands to your phone or to your vehicle via blue
tooth technology. An accident can occur in a
moment, so looking away from the road to
physically answer your phone or lookup or dial a
number could be detrimental to you and
others.
The main point and tip that
the highway patrol offers? Don’t use your
cell phone while unless you absolutely can’t avoid
the call. Let voicemail answer for you and
return the call when doing so won’t distract you
from driving. Most calls can wait a few
minutes.
For a more detailed list of
the tips that may save your life or the life of
someone else, click
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