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Hilti Unveils Semi-Autonomous Overhead Drilling Robot, Called Jaibot

Construction Junkie

Hilti , known for its wide selection of power tools and fastening applications for the commercial construction industry, recently took a step outside the box when they announced the release of an exoskeleton to help relieve the bodily toll overhead work takes on workers. courtesy of Hilti.

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Top 8 Construction Health and Safety Hazards — and Ways to Protect Your Jobsite

Levelset

By the same token, many potential situations pose risk to the health and safety of your employees and others working on the jobsite. Here’s an overview of eight of the top safety and health hazards in construction — and some preventive measures you can take to avoid these risks. . Electrocution.

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OSHA Top 10 Series: Fall Protection Applications and Innovative Technology

Safety Services Company

OSHA Top 10 Series: Fall Protection Applications and Innovative Technology. As part of our continued focus on OSHA’s Top Ten most frequently cited violations to its standards, in this article we will focus specifically on Fall Protection as it is the number one most commonly cited standard for 2018. OSHA Regulations.

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OSHA Top 10 Series: Fall Protection Applications and Innovative Technology

Safety Services Company

OSHA Top 10 Series: Fall Protection Applications and Innovative Technology . As part of our continued focus on OSHA’s Top Ten most frequently cited violations to its standards, in this article we will focus specifically on Fall Protection as it is the number one most commonly cited standard for 2018. OSHA Regulations.

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HOW SAFE IS YOUR BUSINESS?

Safety Services Company

Most successful businesses understand the consequences of inadequate safety, and it’s reinforced by the data that shows proper safety training and practices reduce insurance, lost time, and turnover costs. A frequently overlooked resource for improving your workplace safety is to take advantage of the OSHA consultation program.

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Job Order Contracting Guide

Job Order Contracting

It is assumed that all workers are skilled for the particular task in concert with safety (OSHA) requirements. Labor rates are for direct labor, without overhead and profit, however include fringe benefits and allowances for Social Security and Medicare taxes, worker’s compensation, unemployment insurance and employee benefits.

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Estimating- The New Normal

Chianelli Estimating

Safety has always been a vital part of building however now the added expense needed to comply with the new normal will wreak havoc. The result is higher costs to complete projects.Other considerations will be the impact it will have on OSHA standards and Insurance Company costs. Tool & Equipment rentals. Legal expense.