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Feasibility For Machine Guarding Is A Big Deal For Employers and Employees

FDR Safety

The 2020 OSHA Field Operations Manual found in CPL 02-00-164 cites OSH Review Commission and court precedent, stating in part, “ There was a feasible and useful method to correct the hazard.” Hence, to demonstrate both OSHA compliance and meet the standard of care in civil litigation, the issue of feasibility comes into play.

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FDR Safety

The 2020 OSHA Field Operations Manual found in CPL 02-00-164 cites OSH Review Commission and court precedent, stating in part, “ There was a feasible and useful method to correct the hazard.” Hence, to demonstrate both OSHA compliance and meet the standard of care in civil litigation, the issue of feasibility comes into play.

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The Ultimate Construction Father's Day Gift Guide 2020

Construction Junkie

Father’s Day 2020 is June 21, so you better get started on gift ideas if you want to impress dad this year. This post contains affiliate links, which earn us a small commission for the things that you buy. Ultimate Construction Father’s Day Gift Guide 2020 Under $50. Bosch TS1004 Table Saw Dust Collector Bag.

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No sign of infrastructure gear change

Construction Law

That is the clear message from the latest review of infrastructure progress – or the lack of it – made by government in the past year from its independent adviser the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC). But the NAO report found the new plan was now £400 million more expensive than the original.

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Will GFCI Revisions for Manufacturers Confuse the Trades?

Pro Builder

Mon, 09/21/2020 - 06:00. In 2012, the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) worked with UL and the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to announce changes for GFCIs and revisions to UL 943. Recently, there has been some good news and bad news. Will GFCI Revisions for Manufacturers Confuse the Trades?

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30+ Construction Industry Statistics for EMEA

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Spending on construction accounted for 13% of the global GDP in 2020; it’s expected to reach over 13.5% The European Union’s (EU) total investment in construction in 2020 was €1.4 The fastest-growing sector between 2020 and 2025 is forecasted to be infrastructure. It accounted for 44% of total global construction in 2020.

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AGC and Autodesk Launch Media Library to Boost Representation of Diversity in Construction  

Autodesk Construction Cloud

In both 2019 and 2020, the annual workforce survey conducted by the AGC and Autodesk identified a steady and unfulfilled demand for more talent, with up to 80 percent of contractors reporting they are unable to find skilled workers.

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