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Hazardous Waste Management: How Environmental Consulting Can Help

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Compliance with Regulations Different industries are required to comply with different sets of environmental regulations. These regulations mandate that industries conduct regular monitoring, impact analysis, and other assessments for proper waste disposal.

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Top Fines & OSHA Regulations

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Fines & OSHA Regulations. Welcome to Safe Friday, this week we’re going to cover the ins and outs of Fines vs. OSHA Regulations. Number of Inspections: 623. OSHA regulations require all companies to develop a written Hazard Communication Program and train their workers on the aspects the program covers. 9: TRAINING.

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Environmental Regulations in Construction: What Contractors Need to Know

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In construction, environmental regulations generally focus on stormwater, waste disposal, hazardous waste handling, and air quality. The Clean Water Act (CWA) established guidelines for discharge of pollutants into water within the U.S. However, certain jobsites may fall under EPCRA regulations. Clean Water Act.

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Construction quality management 101: Everything you should know

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Construction quality defines the standards of a project against the established guidelines and requirements. It also provides a quality control checklist to simplify the inspection process and ensure every aspect of the project has been checked. Having an inspection plan in place enhances the overall quality management process.

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Excavation and Trench Safety Best Practices for Construction Jobsites

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Fran Smith safety director for Cavan Construction , in the greater Philadelphia area, advises workers to never enter a trench unless it has been properly inspected. General guidelines to prevent trenches from collapsing due to extra weight include: Transfer construction materials so they are at least 2 feet away from the trench edge.

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The Use Drones and UAVs in Construction

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Some tasks that they can be used for include: surveying land, showing clients or potential clients an aerial view of completed projects, for monitoring jobsites to better ensure safe practices, inspections (such as bridges or other structures that can be difficult to inspect), and much, much more. Current Drone Users. The Future.

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Top OSHA Violations in Construction (2021)

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In this article, we’ll look at the top 10 violations found during OSHA inspections in 2021, the cost of OSHA violations, and how to prevent them. OSHA averages more than 30,000 inspections annually , including many unscheduled visits arising from employee complaints or injuries. Citations: 5,465 Inspections: 5,327 Penalties: $28.8

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