Lets Build

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Safety violations on construction sites aren’t uncommon—just look at these statistics: Over 20% of all fatal workplace accidents in the EU during 2019 took place in the construction industry, making it the top industry for fatal injuries. of non-fatal accidents due to safety violations took place on construction sites in the EU.

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Safety Services Company

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

However, the industry is exposed to many risks that can significantly impair operations, the environment, and the safety of people. Consequently, risk management is crucial to identify and mitigate damages while guaranteeing the safety of workers, the general public, and the environment.

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Construction Marketing

JANUARY 24, 2024

Structural engineers design and analyze structures for stability and safety. Health And Safety Professionals Develop and enforce safety protocols to minimize accidents and ensure compliance with regulations. Conduct safety training and inspections to create a secure work environment.

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Safety Services Company

JUNE 11, 2021

In recent years, many companies have started to realize the importance of building a strong safety culture within their workplace. The term “safety culture” can be defined as a company’s values, attitudes and beliefs about safety. We all must make safety a priority. Characteristics of a Strong Safety Culture.

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Levelset

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Construction activity is incredibly intensive work — creating the built environment is inherently disruptive to the natural environment. In construction, environmental regulations generally focus on stormwater, waste disposal, hazardous waste handling, and air quality. However, certain jobsites may fall under EPCRA regulations.

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Constructonomics

JANUARY 29, 2014

Familiarise Yourself With Regulations. The latest version is the Working At Height Regulations (2005) which, along with its revisions, lays out what every employer is obliged to do regarding planning, training, equipment and much more. Plan your precautions carefully to ensure a safe working environment. Plan Access Routes.

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Safety Services Company

JULY 15, 2019

Marijuana Regulation at Work. Understandably, marijuana regulation at work has been a topic of much discussion in the media and at the state and federal regulatory levels over the past few years. State and Federal Usage Regulations. Marijuana Policies.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

The Building Safety Bill is fast-approaching the UK construction sector, and promises widespread change. The government is aiming to “overhaul regulations, creating lasting generational change and setting out a clear pathway on how residential buildings should be constructed, maintained and made safe.”.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

may be wondering how to make 2024 the best year yet for health, safety, and compliance. After all, safety first, bidding next. Answer: Each year, contractors must complete an annual update to remain compliant with safety regulations and qualified to perform work. Naturally, many contractors (like you!)

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Safety Services Company

MAY 3, 2021

No matter what you call them — safety meetings can be an effective way to quickly incorporate safety into your day-to-day operation without interfering with production. We’ve put together a list of the top 7 construction safety meeting topics you should be addressing regularly. The Importance of Safety Meetings.

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Construction Equipment

OCTOBER 26, 2016

Chandler seeking a judgment to permanently block new regulations regarding the operation of crawler cranes in high wind environments.

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Construction Specifier

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

With the increase in glass as a design medium, bird collisions into architectural fixtures and buildings have also increased, and awareness of this has become a chief driver for bird-friendly guidelines and regulations. The post Understanding bird safety testing in North America appeared first on Construction Specifier.

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Work Gearz

JANUARY 15, 2022

If you regularly use an angle grinder, cut metal with both a plasma cutter or an Oxy-Acetylene torch, depending on project needs, you know firsthand just how important safety glasses are. We decided it was time for an update and set out to find the best pair of safety glasses for metal work at a reasonable price. safety requirements.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Today, we are continuing the series of Autodesk product blogs that are tackling how technology can help owners, main contractors, subcontractors and architects better prepare their teams for the changes coming with the introduction of the Building Safety Act.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 16, 2022

In April 2022, the UK government’s Building Safety Bill received Royal Assent making it the Building Safety Act. This legislation promises significant change for the whole sector – from construction businesses and building owners and operators through to insurers and public safety organisations. How will this impact my business?

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Lets Build

DECEMBER 17, 2018

OSHA was formed in 1970 by the United States Congress with the goal of creating safer environments for workers. OSHA stands for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. The organization sets and maintains regulations and funds services for training and guidance to employees and companies.

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 14, 2023

Others include providing more clarity on energy efficiency regulations for commercial buildings, reviewing retrofit funding allocations for the public sector and exploring new fiscal incentives around the reuse or recycling of materials in the built environment.

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Green Building Law Update

MARCH 29, 2020

but on the other hand does expressly expect operators of public water systems to have heightened responsibility for continuing to ensure the safety of drinking water supplies. even a well managed non-essential business closed by state order may not be able to collect monitoring samples, etc.)

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Constructonomics

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Building safety is at the forefront of the minds of every building contractor, site manager, architect, designer and building owner from a project’s start to completion. Under The Fire Safety Order for England and Wales (full details of which can be found of the Gov.uk Immediate Legal Compliance.

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Safety Services Company

MAY 9, 2024

In May, we celebrate National Electrical Safety Month (NESM) by emphasizing the importance of prioritizing the safety of your team members through strict adherence to electrical safety protocols. Below, we’ll go beyond the basic electrical safety protocols and offer key workplace safety tips to help you stay proactive.

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Safety Services Company

APRIL 14, 2014

OSHA forklift regulations explain the training required in 1910.178(l). Other applicable OHSA regulations include: The employer shall instruct each employee in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and the regulations applicable to his work environment to control or eliminate any hazards or other exposure to illness or injury.

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Safety Services Company

APRIL 5, 2018

OSHA Safety & Compliance. Welcome to Safe Friday, this week we’re going to cover the ins and outs of OSHA safety and compliance. Workplace inspections and investigations are conducted by OSHA compliance safety and health officers trained in safety and industrial hygiene. Daily Inspections for OSHA Safety.

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Safety Services Company

MAY 17, 2018

Online Safety Training. Welcome to Safe Friday, this week we’re going continue to cover the ins and outs of online safety training programs. This week, we’re going cover why you should implement an online safety training program. This week, we’re going cover why you should implement an online safety training program.

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Safety Services Company

JULY 20, 2020

If you’re a construction safety veteran, your safety program is well established and falls in line with OSHA requirements. Regularly reviewing and training employees to the standard of the applicable codes and regulations is a proactive way to ensure compliance. Fall Protection and Ladder Safety. Source: U.S. Fix the Six.

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Construction Equipment

OCTOBER 5, 2016

Federal pipeline regulators issued a rule Tuesday to expand their agency’s power to regulate pipelines that pose an imminent threat to public safety or the environment.

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FDR Safety

OCTOBER 1, 2020

What Safety Says About Your Situation. You talk to your site safety professional and he/she analyzes your situation, applies the Hierarchy of Control and evaluates the assigned protection factor (APF) for the welding to be performed. For more advice on safety, please please reach out to FDRsafety. How to Reduce Your Exposure.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

Workplace Safety. Welcome to Safe Friday, this week we’re going to cover workplace safety. Freedom from danger is a wonderful concept, but to make that goal a reality requires considerable planning, training, commitment, management skills, and above all THINKING about workplace safety. Thinking About Workplace Safety.

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Work Gearz

MAY 11, 2020

Though both alloy toes and composition toes serve the basic task of providing safety to your toes yet there are a lot of differences in their construction and the amount of safety they provide to your feet. OSHA requires the footwears to pass the ANSI safety standards which include impact test and compression test.

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Safety Services Company

MARCH 16, 2018

How to Promote Employee Safety in the Workplace. Welcome to Safe Friday, this week we’re going to cover employee safety. On the job safety is a program of proactive participation between employers, supervisors, and employees; safety is everyone’s business. Everyone needs to be involved in company safety.

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FDR Safety

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

For the last few years, OSHA has been seeking to expand its powers as the enforcer of safety regulations. We believe that this proposed regulation represents a radical departure from OSHA’s traditional role of ensuring a safe work environment to a more “human resources watchdog,” a function for which it is ill-equipped.”.

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Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Review the Material Data Safety Sheets (MSDS) for proper disposal of used oil. Valves are safety devices for equipment and personnel, DO NOT attempt to repair or recondition. Increase valve inspection frequency if equipment is installed in a corrosive environment. Check and calibrate safety controls.

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Safety Services Company

JUNE 14, 2018

Corporate Wellness & Safety Tips. Welcome to Safe Friday, since June is National Safety Month, this week we’re going to cover the ins and outs of corporate wellness and safety. ” (Source: National Safety Council). Knowing the location of first aid, firefighting equipment, and safety devices.

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FDR Safety

JUNE 27, 2013

OSHA has implemented a number of programs over the last five years that have increased regulation and enforcement, but when it comes to the agency’s top priority, OSHA Administrator David Michaels is not providing a timeline. That is a bad idea, simply because business environments vary so much.

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Safety Services Company

MARCH 23, 2018

Safety Training. Welcome to Safe Friday, this week we’re going to cover the ins and outs of safety training. Good pre-job safety training can help reduce the risk, but it is not always readily available or adequate. It is equally important to emphasize safety and health. Helping New Workers. Start with the Basics.

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Construction Marketing

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Using more efficient technologies will also help increase the safety of the workers. Using natural light can save on energy usage during the day; natural lighting can also create a comfortable work environment. Complying with building code requirements ensures safety. In the dynamic realm of construction, efficiency is key.

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Safety Services Company

AUGUST 15, 2014

Regulations. And everything apparently complies with the shielding regulations: the excavation isn’t two feet below the bottom of the box, the top of the box is higher than the excavation, and it looks to be able to withstand subjected loads of an excavation without lateral movement. All Spotting Safety Articles: Excavation Cave-ins.

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Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

The California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) has announced the launch of the Roofing Compliance Working Group (RCWG) to increase the enforcement of safety and labor law standards in the industry. Cal/OSHA roofing regulations can be found in sections 1730 and 1731 of Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations.

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