Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 5, 2022

How to Manage Risk in Your Construction Project. According to The Construction Industry Institute , there are about 107 construction risks you should consider when managing a project. Before you start panicking about the 90 plus risks on the list you’re probably not completely aware of at this moment, let’s take a step back.

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FDR Safety

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Second , as soon as practical, begin the training and implementation on some form of shop-floor level risk assessment, such as Task Based Risk Assessment (TaBRA). with the high risk ‘task-hazard pairs’, implement the appropriate levels of controls (i.e., Reduces the potential for serious injuries and fatalities.

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FDR Safety

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

because many production, service and maintenance tasks require some form of energy. Examples of such impacts are: •impeding efficient and effective equipment designs when tasks (e.g., The term “zero energy” is not the same as the control of hazardous energy, and is not found in any OSHA regulations or materials or in U.S.

Design 156

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Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 27, 2021

As a contractor, you likely know that your business is always at risk. Between the potential for accidents and injuries on the job site and the risk of lawsuits, it’s important to have insurance to protect yourself from financial losses, but what kind of insurance do you need? Builders Risk Insurance.

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FDR Safety

JULY 20, 2015

Recently I’ve done dozens of Task Based Risk Assessments (TaBRA) for clients, and the experience always reinforces for me the importance of worker input and the relative speed in which an assessment can be performed. The first level of risk assessment comes from the worker. It was clearing jams. Why not get their perspective?

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Risk Injury Visualization OSHA 120

FDR Safety

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Natural disasters such as hurricanes, tornadoes, and floods present significant high-risk hazards to restoration employees, recovery workers and volunteers. It is proven that a trained workforce is a safer and more productive workforce. If properly implemented this will save time and significantly reduce the chance of injury.

Safety 156

Safety Injury Employment Risk 156

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 14, 2018

At Viewpoint and throughout the construction industry, productivity has been a popular topic of discussion. People are right to be concerned, since in 2017, McKinsey Global Institute found the construction industry’s labor productivity only improved 1 percent globally over the past 20 years. Streamline Processes. Aid Recruitment.

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Fieldwire

JANUARY 25, 2022

Every construction project is uniquely different, and the distinctive characteristics of the industry - such as high-cost intensity and lengthy durations - also add an additional layer of complexity to the risk landscape. You can find yourself also in search of a skilled workforce that can significantly affect productivity.

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FDR Safety

MAY 3, 2012

Preventive maintenance and safety are disciplines not typically seen as closely related, but bridging the two silos can help identify low probability risks with severe injury potential. Once you have identified the tasks and risks, I strongly encourage you to ask preventive maintenance-related questions.

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Safety Services Company

JULY 3, 2014

Overexertion Injuries are the most common workplace injury. These are referred to as musculoskeletal disorders or MSD injuries. Overexertion is consistently the number one workplace injury, and the most expensive, costing around $3.4 MSD injuries are often associated with material handling work.

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 17, 2017

As a business owner, you are sending jobsite vehicles on the road every day, and each time they leave your parking lot, they face unforeseen risk. If there is a collision, there is risk of injuries to the driver or others, damage to your vehicles and the possibility of a diminished reputation.

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Construction Marketing

APRIL 30, 2018

We might not consider it, but the underfoot conditions for this army of warehouse workers poses a big risk in many ways. In some cases, there’s even industrial equipment to prepare products before they go on to the next stage of their journey. Not least when it comes to the human cost of injuries among their workforce.

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Safety Services Company

JANUARY 21, 2018

Repetitive strain injuries (RSI) are those which affect nerves, joints, tendons, tendon sheathes, and muscles. Estimates suggest that repetitive motion injuries cost United States businesses over $20 billion just in workers’ compensation alone. Lift heavy objects slowly and smoothly, as jerky movements can cause muscle injuries.

Injury 48

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

IS YOUR BUSINESS EFFECTIVELY PRIORITIZING CONSTRUCTION RISK MANAGEMENT? Truth be told, every industry involves risk. Whether the project involves a multi-million-dollar office building or a three-story apartment complex, there are several risks that need to be considered in order to ensure the success of any construction project.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

How Well Does Your Business Prioritize Construction Risk Management? Truth be told, every industry involves risk. Whether the project involves a multi-million-dollar office building or a three-story apartment complex, there are several risks that need to be considered in order to ensure the success of any construction project.

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Risk Management Construction Safety 62

FDR Safety

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

This pandemic has brought to the forefront the challenges of risk assessment – the process of identifying hazards and determining consequences. It can make the creation or enforcement of rules a challenge and it certainly makes the process of risk assessment more challenging. Hazard and Current Safety Controls.

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Construction Marketing

JANUARY 30, 2019

If a crew member is using a piece of equipment they aren’t 100% sure how to work, that immediately increases the risk of them becoming injured while completing their task. . Crew members need to communicate with each other about any potential risks or safety hazards. Communication. Safety Decking. Supervision. Clean Worksite.

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FDR Safety

DECEMBER 5, 2018

While a good and helpful idea, OSHA recordable and lost work-day case rates may be too much of a focus for many companies, while off the job injuries often go unaddressed. The same is true for off-the-job injuries, which ultimately cost employers millions of dollars each year. These injuries occurred off the job.

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FDR Safety

DECEMBER 5, 2018

While a good and helpful idea, OSHA recordable and lost work-day case rates may be too much of a focus for many companies, while off the job injuries often go unaddressed. The same is true for off-the-job injuries, which ultimately cost employers millions of dollars each year. These injuries occurred off the job.

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OSHA Injury Employment Safety 120

Lets Build

DECEMBER 9, 2022

From customer invoices and signoffs to fuel expenses, site risk forms, and everything in between, paperwork results in a massive amount of admin time spent submitting them into your back office system—assuming it makes it that far. More to read: How to calculate and improve labour productivity in construction. Focus on safety.

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Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 20, 2016

The short and simple answer to the question of why bother with construction training is twofold: safety and productivity. Accidents and injuries are a costly, unnecessary risk to valued employees, expensive equipment, and company morale.

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Accidents Management Injury Risk 120

Construction Marketing

MAY 21, 2021

This can disrupt the smooth workflow, productivity, and efficiency of your team. This encompasses the procedures, policies, and safety equipment and tools that have to be observed to mitigate the risk of many workplace accidents. Each workplace has their inherent safety risks. 2) Identify Your Individual Workplace Hazards.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 31, 2021

And with good reason: the right insights can improve everything from project cost and timeline accuracy to reducing the risk of lawsuits and disputes, and even winning more business. Or implementing new safety training to mitigate worker injury risk You can then use that knowledge to anticipate and better manage risk for future jobs.

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Construction Marketing

JUNE 19, 2023

Crane certifications are crucial for construction site operations due to their critical role and potential risks. A certified crane operator’s expertise can lead to smoother operations, faster project completion, and improved productivity. They demonstrate the crane operators’ proper training, knowledge, and machine operation.

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FDR Safety

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

For those of you who deal with PSM, you know this is a critical first step in determining if a traditional risk-based approach will suffice from a compliance perspective. When deciding that risk mitigation is needed, the concept of feasibility comes into play to demonstrate due diligence in complying with the OSH Act.

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FDR Safety

JANUARY 9, 2018

Most employers recognize that tasks which are routine, repetitive and integral to production qualify for the Minor Servicing Exemption to 29 CFR 1910.147 , Control of Hazardous Energy, commonly referred to as LOTO. The OSH Review Commission has ruled that tasks like set-up of a machine are not part of production; hence LOTO is required.

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Lets Build

MAY 12, 2023

Instead, project managers and foremen must find and fix hazards before they cause injury or illness. Commit to a safety and health program Communicating your commitment to managing health and safety in construction with a clear policy is as important for your organisation as productivity and profitability.

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Safety Management Inspections Injury 148

Constructonomics

DECEMBER 23, 2013

Worker Productivity & Working Times Reduced. While this study was not specifically examining the construction industry, it does indicate the negative effect that cooler temperatures can have on working productivity. ATEX approved products, such as the Flexiheat jackets from SA Equipment , ensure safety even in hazardous zones.

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FDR Safety

JULY 16, 2018

Complicating matters even more is that you frequently have lots of product mix, often with small lot runs. All of these production issues are part of your reality. We use risk assessment and feasible risk reduction methodology that is part of the ANSI B11 family of general industry machine safety standards.

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FDR Safety

JANUARY 6, 2016

However, FDRsafety has been contacted on numerous occasions after an OSHA settlement agreement is in place and the company has discovered that agency’s suggested or mandated abatement method has a major impact on issues such as productivity or even increases hazard to employees.

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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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Lets Build

MARCH 17, 2023

Facilitate better communication When everyone understands what needs to happen and when it needs to happen, productivity soars. Gain real-time visibility While the benefits of construction analytics are more noticeable during the building process, they can also boost productivity in the design stage.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

DECEMBER 7, 2017

In recent years, upward of 42,000 workplace injuries were caused by snow, sleet, or ice. Cold weather-related illnesses and injuries can be prevented by following the guidelines below. Knowing the wind chill temperature can help you gauge employees’ exposure risk. Falls are the number one cause of cold-weather injuries.

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Fieldwire

MARCH 1, 2022

Solid Risk Management. Potential bottleneck: Lack of comprehensive risk management can have grave consequences on a construction site, resulting in a heightened risk profile and, in turn, a higher risk of incidents that may cause bottlenecks. The upside is that a construction project is 2.5 Intelligent Labor Management.

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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Home builders, electrical manufacturers and fire safety experts are on the front line in implementing solutions that can avoid costly damage and prevent injuries and deaths. NEC requirement adoption can vary by state and municipality, but it is important to follow full NEC guidelines to minimize the risk of electrical fires. .

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

Estimates suggest that repetitive motion injuries cost United States businesses over $20 billion just in workers’ compensation alone. Factor in the costs of employee replacement, productivity loss, and other related expenses, and we’re talking upwards of another $100 billion. Follow proper lifting techniques. Personal Health.

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