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Safety... Shmafety

May 20, 2016

In 2014, there were 4,679 workers killed on the job, 20% of those in construction. That's almost 90 a week or more than 13 deaths every day!

A lot of people look the other way when it comes to safety. They may think "Well, I already knew that. That's common sense" or "I've been doing this for years. There's no way it would happen to me." But, just like driving a car, most accidents happen within seconds of taking focus off of what you are doing.

It's extremely important to follow all safety rules when you are working. Safety doesn't take lunch breaks. You don't want to be like the guys shown below:

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Take a look at this infographic we found below about construction-related injuries and deaths in 2012 and how to avoid accidents:

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Roebuck Staffing Co.'s main goal is to make sure all of our employees always have safety on their minds. If there is something you are unsure of, ask! If you see something isn't right, report it. It could cost you your life!

Roebuck Staffing Co. specializes in North Carolina private sector business. We have employees ready to work in the areas of Construction, Manufacturing, Clerical/Administrative, Restoration/Janitorial, and Housekeeping.

If you are looking for employment or are an employer looking to fill a position, please visit www.roebuckstaffing.com.

Sources:
https://www.osha.gov/oshstats/commonstats.html

http://de.webfail.com/528c42bbcf5

http://lipsig.com/hardhat-enough-safety-injury-construction-sites/

https://www.buzzfeed.com/jamiejones/people-who-should-never-be-allowed-to-work-in-constructio?utm_term=.smaa59PPw&sub=3903374_6404322