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The SMIA Safety Committee and Signal Safety Team have created a library of topics for Safety Meetings, or Toolbox Talks called Focus on Safety
Many Members use contractors to perform on-site activities. Contractors are typically considered independent, meaning their work hours and recordable injuries are not included in the Member’s OSHA log. However, if the Member is directly supervising and directing the contractor’s employees, such as those from a temporary labor service or staffing agency, this could change.
Click here for the full article: Contractors & Others Working on Your Site: What You Need to Know
Check out our full Focus on Safety Library on the Safety Resources page.
If you have suggestions for a Focus on Safety topic that could help your company or the Mutual, please get in touch with your local Signal Safety Manager.
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