Consequences of a High EMR

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Experience Modification Rating (EMR) is a term used in the construction industry to measure the safety performance of a company. The EMR is calculated by comparing the company’s actual workers’ compensation claims experience to the expected claims experience for similar companies in the same industry. A high EMR means that a company has higher than…

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Top 10 Safety Violations in Manufacturing

Top Safety Violations in Manufacturing, worker lighting a cigarette under exposed wire and sparks.

Manufacturing is an industry that requires strict adherence to safety regulations to ensure the health and well-being of employees, as well as the quality of the products produced. Unfortunately, there are still too many safety violations that occur in the manufacturing industry – causing billions of dollars in irreparable and tragic incidents. Here are the…

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