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SAFETY & HEALTH BLOG
 

Workplace Bullying Can Be Costly

Bullying Can Continue in Adulthood When the topic of bullying arises, many think back to those days as a youth where some nasty kid on the playground made life miserable for passive children who wanted no part of an altercation. The yellow-eyed villain Scut Farkus in the 1983 film “A Christmas Story” is the prototypical bully. In fact, his role was so iconic that the actor who played him, Zack Ward, now spearheads an anti-bullying campaign, using his role in the movie to create awareness about what bullying is and how to stop it. These days, the subject of bullying has become somewhat of a school administrator crusade as most no longer view it as

By LSCI|November 18th, 2019|Blog Articles, Construction, General Industry, Safety Management, Uncategorized

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What does a Safety Consultant do?

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What does a Safety Consultant do? A Safety Consultant does two very important tasks: (1) they keep workers safe by assessing and eliminating workplace safety hazards, and (2) they help businesses work towards compliance by simplifying complex state and federal occupational workplace regulations, such as OSHA standards. "I would say that a Safety Consultant is defined by one word: support." Who Can Safety Consultants Help? Companies from all industries come to Lancaster Safety in all stages of their safety journey. New companies that just hired their first employee, to established businesses with 30+ years in the Construction industry and 100 employees; we help them all! Our Safety Consultants have either worked directly

By LSCI|October 15th, 2019|Blog Articles, Construction, General Industry, Safety Management, Uncategorized

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OSHA Final Rule: Respirator Fit Testing

New Protocols for Respirator Fit Testing Released The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) has released a final rule regarding respirator fit testing protocols. OSHA already had protocol procedures in place but made two modifications in order to help ensure that respirators are fitting workers properly. Employers are required to fit test their employees if respirators are needed in the workplace. Lancaster Safety Consulting, Inc. can help employers evaluate the need for respirator use and also help develop a workplace respiratory program. One of Lancaster Safety's Consultants has observed hundreds of workplaces and said he is surprised by the number of employers that are unaware of their

By LSCI|September 30th, 2019|Blog Articles, OSHA News, Safety Management

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Highlights from the 2019 NSC Congress & Expo

The National Safety Council (NSC) focuses on eliminating preventable deaths at work, on the road and in homes and communities. Each year they host a safety conference that attracts safety professionals from all over the country. They have professional development seminars, learning labs, technical sessions (with a new technology topic) and trade show booths all available for attendees. This year’s event was held on September 7-13th at the San Diego Convention Center. This week-long event hosted ample opportunities for safety professionals to learn, engage and discover something new. Topics that received more focus included active shooter and workplace violence prevention, where safety fits into the future, and what’s new with OSHA. Active Shooter

By LSCI|September 16th, 2019|Blog Articles, OSHA News, Safety Management

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An Open Letter to Anyone Who Doesn’t Take Safety Seriously

How Following OSHA Rules — and Taking Safety Seriously — Saves Lives in the Workplace When a worker was killed after a crane fell, crushing the man, an OSHA inspection showed that the accident could easily have been avoided by extending outriggers designed to keep the crane from tipping. It was a simple step that would have only taken a few moments to put in place and would have saved that man’s life. In total, OSHA found 13 serious violations during that inspection, levying $70,000 in fines on the company. But for that employee, no amount of fines will bring his life back. On that day, he left home that morning, having no idea

By LSCI|August 28th, 2019|Blog Articles, Construction, General Industry, Safety Management

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Confined Spaces: Seeing Beyond the Entry

When it Comes to Confined Spaces, There’s No Room to Skip on Safety Precautions. In January 2017, a utility worker in Key Largo, Florida, opened a manhole cover and went under a recently paved section of road to investigate why it had settled unevenly. When he stopped responding to coworkers above ground, a second worker went in to see if he needed help. When both stopped responding, The Washington Post reported, a third man entered. What none of these workers knew is that years of vegetation had been rotting underneath the surface, creating a poisonous gas. All three workers were overcome by hydrogen sulfide and methane, causing them to asphyxiate. These three men lost

By LSCI|July 22nd, 2019|Blog Articles, Construction, General Industry, Safety Management

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Our Health and Safety Policy Statement

Bosco Building LLC in Minneapolis, Minnesota will take all reasonable measures to ensure the safety, health, and welfare of all our employees. This is to fulfill our moral, legal, and economic responsibilities. Measures will also be taken to protect the members of the public and other people who may be affected by our day-to-day work activities.

 

It’s the function of the management to ensure that work is carried out safely under the right circumstances. However, employees must be aware that they have a legal duty to take responsibility for their and other peoples’ health and safety. It is also important for these employees to cooperate with the management and those involved in creating safe working conditions.

 

To ensure that all health, safety, and welfare procedures and practices are satisfactory, we will maintain close correspondence with clients, suppliers, and sub-contractors. Our company will also coordinate with external health and safety executives as well as safety advisers. We provide:

  • A safe working environment for the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of all plant, equipment, and facilities

  • A safe place of work with safe access and egress

  • Safe systems of work and safe work equipment

  • Adequate instruction, information, training, and supervision

  • Control of all situations likely to cause damage to property and equipment

  • Effective procedures and facilities for the reporting and treatment of injuries which occur at work

  • Effective fire prevention and fire control procedure. A suitable and sufficient system or risk assessment

In compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, current health and safety legislation, and Approved Codes of Practice, we provide the following:

  • Sound Advice

  • Health and Safety Training

  • ​Proper Management

Our Statement of Intent will be subject to regular review and amendment as often as may be appropriate. A copy will be issued to all employees and displayed in main and site offices. The full copy of Bosco Building LLC Health and Safety Policy can also be viewed in the main office.

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Download Our Safety Statement

Insurance Claims

We can help you if your homeowner claim was denied. When you hire us to assist you, our team will call your insurance company on your behalf to reinstate your claim. We will then work with the said provider to fulfill their obligation. This will be at no cost to you. All you need to do is call or send us an email to get started on the insurance claim process.

Don’t Let Anything Get Damaged Further

Insurance companies won’t pay for existing damages that have worsened due to negligence. If you think that something in your home or establishment may be damaged, give us a call. We will do a free assessment of your structure for you.

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