Guides for Small Contractors

Straight answers about written safety programs, written for owners of small construction companies rather than for safety professionals. No jargon, no filler, and every OSHA reference cited so you can check it yourself.

• What a General Contractor Actually Checks in Your Safety ProgramThe checklist a GC safety manager runs through, in the order they run it, and the five things that get a program rejected in under a minute.7 min read
• Which Written Safety Programs OSHA Actually Requires for Construction (and Which Your GC Will Ask For Anyway)The written programs OSHA requires when a hazard exists, the ones your GC requires regardless, and the CFR cite behind each.8 min read
• How Much a Written Safety Program Costs in 2026 (Consultant vs Template vs Generated)Real 2026 price ranges for every route to a written safety program, plus the cost of getting one rejected.7 min read
• Safety Program vs Safety Manual vs Site-Specific Safety Plan: What Your GC MeansFour documents, often confused, with the exact phrasing GCs use for each and how your company program feeds a project plan.6 min read

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