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The Importance of Inspections & Fleet Maintenance

Construction Business Owner

Recently, a crew working a “tilt-up” job in Austin, Texas, got a frightening reminder of how important regular crane maintenance and equipment inspections can be after an accident on the jobsite. You can watch live video of the accident at youtube.com/watch?v=Mn6PYOG6sWw.). v=Mn6PYOG6sWw.).

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OSHA Alert: How to Prepare for an OSHA Inspection

FDR Safety

The most important step to take before an OSHA inspection even takes place is selecting a company representative. The company representative is the individual charged with representing the company’s interests during an OSHA inspection. Determining the type of inspection being conducted and the intended scope.

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4 Reasons to Upgrade Your Construction Equipment

Constructonomics

The construction industry is comprised of numerous tools and equipment that are used for some heavy-duty work. Regular maintenance is necessary but you must also know when it is time to upgrade the equipment. What Happens When Equipment Fails? Equipment is constantly being used in the construction business.

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What Certifications Does A Crane Need To Operate On Construction Sites?

Construction Marketing

A solid commitment to safety can help reduce legal liabilities resulting from accidents or non-compliance with safety regulations. Promoting safety in construction sites involves ensuring operators understand standard procedures, equipment inspections, load calculations, and hazard identification.

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5 Safety Precautions For Multi-Level Construction Sites

Construction Marketing

Inspect Your Machines Regularly. Examples of equipment used in construction sites include bulldozers, lifting cranes, dump trucks, excavators, forklifts, etc. . They can lead to accidents or injuries. Avoid that from happening by inspecting your equipment regularly. . Provide Personal Protective Gears.

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7 Key Precautions To Ensure Loading Dock Safety

Construction Marketing

With all the hustle and bustle happening in loading docks, it shouldn’t surprise you that they’re a hotbed for injuries and accidents; countless dangers could occur in a typical dock. Two of the most common causes of accidents on the docks are slippery floors and poorly designed ledges that can pose fatal fall hazards.

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How Often Should Hard Hats Be Inspected

Work Gearz

If you are in the construction industry and make use of, or supply hard hats to your construction workers, you will want to know how often hard hats should be inspected for safety. Hard Hats Need To Undergo Rigorous Safety Checks or Inspections. This means your hard hat must undergo inspection on a regular basis.