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Assuming you implement some sort of safety measures on your job site daily, why don’t you post some videos on your website, twitter, facebook fan page, and blog?  I uploaded my first video to youtube last week directly from my point and shoot handheld.  It takes less than 10 minutes to do, and it will allow prospects, clients, and most importantly, Insurance Underwriters to see just how serious your construction company is about safety.  If you want to save $$ on your next renewal, instead of changing your auto deductible from $500 to $1000, post some videos that showcase your firm’s commitment to being safe.  The positive results you’ll get will make you scratch your head and wonder why you waited so long. If you don’t have a website, I will be more than happy to dedicate a page of this site to user submitted safety videos and toolbox talks.  Here are some ideas of what to do. If you decide to start posting videos, don’t get bogged down with the head trash that another contractor has made a video with a similar topic.  As long as someone in your marketplace hasn’t already made the same one, there is still plenty of room on the internet for you to add your own touch and philosophy on safety.

Couple things to keep in mind.  If you are a construction firm, don’t make “funny” safety videos like the one below.  OSHA can, and will fine you for videos and pictures of YOUR workers and job sites.  But don’t let that dissuade you.  If you are following the correct protocols and working safely, they will commend you on showing other not so smart contractors, the correct way to approach a safety issue.