"In work environments with a mix of employee and contractor workers, a disproportionate number of safety incidents are attributed to contractors," Jeff Muto, of Veriforce, LLC, says. "Not to paint that population in a bad light, but most times these incidents occur as a result of an individual making a mistake doing something they're insufficiently trained to do safely." "In work environments with a mix of employee and contractor workers, a disproportionate number of safety incidents are attributed to contractors," Jeff Muto, of Veriforce, LLC, says. "Not to paint that population in a bad light, but most times these incidents occur as a result of an individual making a mistake doing something they're insufficiently trained to do safely."

Regardless of the industry, if hazardous chemicals are on a job site, the chance for accidental release is present if they aren't properly controlled, which lifts the possibility of a potential disaster.

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