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. This can mean workers being hit by machinery or falling materials, equipment, etc.

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Safety Services Company

APRIL 19, 2018

Fines & OSHA Regulations. Welcome to Safe Friday, this week we’re going to cover the ins and outs of Fines vs. OSHA Regulations. OSHA regulations require all companies to develop a written Hazard Communication Program and train their workers on the aspects the program covers. Fulfills OSHA regulations. 9: TRAINING.

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Safety Services Company

DECEMBER 12, 2023

of budgets are spent on injury while only 2.6% Failure to invest in training puts your teams and organization at risk of injury and loss. How to Sufficiently Train Employees Investing more in safety training doesn’t only ensure prequalification but has sizable impacts on lowering the risk of onsite injury.

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Levelset

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Because this line of work has a greater chance of injury or death than others, contractors must take great care to make sure work zones are safe and workers are protected. . In this article, we’ll explore the most common jobsite safety risks — and what contractors can do to improve safety for all parties involved. .

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Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Contractor prequalifications are third-party audits and certifications that serve as proof of skill, dedication to maintaining safe working conditions, and adherence to regulations like OSHA. This saves you from expensive material loss, contract terminations, serious injuries, and costly lawsuits.

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Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 19, 2022

The pre-made concrete stairs pose fewer environmental and health risks to the workers, especially since there is less dust to breathe and almost no danger of structures collapsing caused by inadequate curing. . Moving heavy structures on a construction site requires careful planning and sometimes specialized lifting equipment for assistance.

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FDR Safety

JANUARY 7, 2014

An important principle governing the use of personal protective equipment was reaffirmed recently in a Washington state case involving a bank guard who was stabbed and was not wearing body armor. Among the reasons: G4S had reduced the risk of injury to bank guards by training them to avoid engaging with criminals.

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Safety Services Company

JANUARY 7, 2013

Injury & Illness Prevention Program Highlights OSHA’s 2013 Priorities. The implementation of a new standard requiring employers to adopt and Injury and Illness Prevention Program (I2P2) highlights OSHA’s 2013 regulatory agenda. For more information on a custom safety program for your company, please contact us by clicking here.

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Work Gearz

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Your Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) keeps you safe in the workplace from hazardous conditions that pose a threat to your safety. Many employees understand the need of wearing personal protection equipment (PPE) while on the job. Not wearing PPE can result in severe injury to yourself and to others around you.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

As I’ve said before, the importance of safety programs goes far beyond the need to comply with standards and regulations. So it makes sense to understand where the greatest safety risks lie and to have programs in place to address these risk areas. First and foremost, safety programs save lives.

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 8, 2022

Bioburden travels on equipment, materials, bags, tools, and anything being transferred from point to point. Sanitization or cleaning with an effective disinfectant is critical to all surfaces and equipment. It is spread by people touching, moving, and working. Not all germicidal lighting is created equal.

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Safety Services Company

JULY 20, 2020

Regularly reviewing and training employees to the standard of the applicable codes and regulations is a proactive way to ensure compliance. Additional formalized training, especially for these high risk topics, is a huge improvement for cultivating a safety culture. Fall Protection and Ladder Safety. Excavations: Trenching/Shoring.

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Safety Services Company

DECEMBER 20, 2012

OSHA announces stakeholder meetings to discuss prevention of backover injuries. The Occupational Safety and Health administration announced Monday that they have scheduled meetings to discuss backover injury prevention. Backover injuries were responsible for 79 worker deaths in 2011, primarily in the construction industry.

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Wolgast Corporation

MARCH 2, 2022

That’s why it’s important to have a General Contractor who is not only following the codes and regulations, but has incorporated a culture of safety into their operations. In many instances, work would be put on hold because that equipment or material had to be in place to move forward with the schedule.

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Safety Services Company

MAY 3, 2021

They were chosen based on the number of accidents and injuries that occur each year at construction workplaces. In fact, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommends that employers regularly enforce standards and regulations. Preventing Struck-By Injuries. The Importance of Safety Meetings.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 9, 2018

Despite regulations, asbestos is still a real and present danger for construction workers. was put on hold when air quality inspectors found signs of asbestos and no evidence the developer hired a certified contractor to remove the toxic material, putting workers’ lives at risk. Employee Protection and Injury Prevention.

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Pro Builder

JULY 28, 2022

Know the risks and the corrective measures you should take on your jobsites to ensure crew safety and prevent excavation fatalities. The risk of injury or death,” she says, “is just too high.”. Keep all equipment away from the excavation site. Utilizing equipment for water removal. Thu, 07/28/2022 - 12:11.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

Under ideal conditions, the equipment used in the industrial and manufacturing industry is safe to operate and requires almost no supervision. Similar to power sources, injuries that arise from hazardous energy vary. Consequently, Tagout devices are warning equipment that informs workers when to energize the machine.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Under ideal conditions, the equipment used in the industrial and manufacturing industry is safe to operate and requires almost no supervision. Similar to power sources, injuries that arise from hazardous energy vary. Consequently, Tagout devices are warning equipment that informs workers when to energize the machine.

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Safety Services Company

JUNE 25, 2014

An April 2014 final ruling by OSHA that changed regulations in Construction’s Subpart V – Power Transmission and Distribution and Electrical Protective Equipment. The General Industry Electrical Protective Equipment standard also changed. Work-positioning equipment must keep workers from falling less than 2 feet (0.6

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Construction Today

AUGUST 15, 2023

However, new 360° video telematics with real-time data can help reduce one of the common causes of construction site injuries: incidents involving vehicles. Construction sites are hazardous places and have the second highest number of occupational deaths, making it one of the most dangerous industries in which to work.

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Safety Services Company

JULY 19, 2021

Originally developed at OSHA’s request, NFPA 70E helps companies and employees avoid workplace injuries and fatalities due to shock, electrocution, arc flash, and arc blast, and assists in complying with OSHA 1910 Subpart S and OSHA 1926 Subpart K.”. It’s best to stay up to date and be prepared, with any regulation.

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Constructonomics

JANUARY 21, 2014

An illegal extension has left a landlord with a £24,000 and a criminal record, after local council safety officers deemed it to be in an “appalling condition” with numerous safety issues – including a slew of fire safety offences which put the building’s occupants at a very real risk of injury or death.

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Levelset

JUNE 29, 2022

OSHA averages more than 30,000 inspections annually , including many unscheduled visits arising from employee complaints or injuries. Along with other construction laws , OSHA regulations seek to protect everyone working in the construction industry. Health and safety – 863 violations. Citations: 863 Inspections: 812 Penalties: $3.5

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Work Gearz

DECEMBER 8, 2022

A Risk of Foot Injury. Heavy materials and equipment, power tools, and more are all common to construction sites. If you’re at risk to walk over nails, glass or metal shards, and anything sharp. The Risk of Slipping and Falling. The Risk of Chemical Burn. Construction sites are hazardous.

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 5, 2012

EQUIPMENT |. Compliance/Regulations. Equipment Management. Equipment and Services Directory. Green Construction & Construction Software » The Business of Construction Risk Management. If you stop to think about it, it’s clear that risk carries a dollar value. First, they understand risk.

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Work Gearz

OCTOBER 7, 2021

In many jobs, wearing PPE (personal protective equipment) is a crucial aspect of remaining safe, and it is extremely important for both companies and individual workers. Some employees forget to put on PPE, while others refuse to put it on or, in the worst-case scenario, refuse to put on PPE or a certain type of personal protective equipment.

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Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

Fall Protection is not something that should be taken lightly by any company because the consequences of a breach in policy can result in death or serious injury to workers engaging in work at heights. Fall Protection encompasses all categories that define controls used to prevent injuries resulting from a fall. OSHA Regulations.

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Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

Fall Protection is not something that should be taken lightly by any company because the consequences of a breach in policy can result in death or serious injury to workers engaging in work at heights. Fall Protection encompasses all categories that define controls used to prevent injuries resulting from a fall. OSHA Regulations.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 5, 2022

Consider these elements of a training and awareness program to save lives, mitigate injuries, and reduce liability and costs . Cannabis and the Jobsite: Keeping Your Risk to a Minimum. There’s a gap in the management of risk and safety in construction,” he says. Fri, 08/05/2022 - 07:00. billion in workforce education.

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Work Gearz

OCTOBER 6, 2021

On construction sites, hard hats are the greatest way to protect yourself against serious, life-altering injury or death. And these are enough reasons why you need a protective gear on your head to avoid fatal injuries. Specific criteria for head protection in the workplace are mandated by OSHA regulations. According to OSHA.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Equip your recruitment teams skills for diverse hiring Bringing in diverse talent starts with understanding the importance and benefits of a varied workforce. Due to the industry's inherent safety risks, candidates may be more discerning about the firms they work with. From there, immediately implement measures to mitigate risks.

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Fieldwire

JANUARY 11, 2023

Preventing accidents and reducing risk exposure The safety of construction site workers is always a priority for construction companies – and there is a lot to improve. Bureau of Labor Statistics , there were 5,190 fatal work injuries recorded in the United States in 2021. According to the U.S.

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FDR Safety

JUNE 30, 2016

Yet the consequences of not doing so can be enormous – injuries or fatalities in the workplace, OSHA fines and/or third-party lawsuits, and severe damage to the reputation of the small business that the owner worked so hard to build. Provide appropriate personal protective equipment. This is a path that may cause huge problems.

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Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

“The roofing industry by nature comes with inherent risks, and we want to improve workplace safety for workers and help business owners who play by the rules to thrive,” said DIR Director Christine Baker. 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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Work Gearz

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

We all know that every field job in the world has various risks involved and the only way to keep yourself safe and protected is by following the guidelines that are normally laid out when you sign up for the job. It involves a lot of danger and more often than not there is a risk of getting severely hurt or injured while on the job. .

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Work Gearz

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Can you afford an eye injury at your workplace? According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, there are approximately 2000 US workers who sustain job related injuries every day. But you know these injuries can be reduced by opting for proper eye protection. How important are your eyes for you?

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