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Construction in Winter: Safety Tips to Know

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According to data from the EHS Daily Advisor , 25,000 slip, trip, and fall accidents occur daily in the United States during the winter months. Most of these incidents could have been avoided if employers had more safety precautions put in place during the winter months. Vehicles should also be inspected and maintained.

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Jobsite Workers Could Be Legally Required to Get Vaccinated

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Jobsite Workers Could Be Legally Required to Get Vaccinated. Two lawyers from a prominent workforce law firm told the Associated General Contractors of America that contractors can legally require workers to get vaccinated to keep the workplace safe, reports Construction Dive. Jobsite Safety. cbroderick. Thu, 12/17/2020 - 10:56.

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Contractor Management and Prequalification: Why Are They Necessary?

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Contractor management is a series of checks ensuring that the contractors follow up-to-date safety practices and conform to health and regulatory standards. Avoiding Legal Issues Hiring clients hire a licensed contractor to save themselves from legal liabilities and low-quality work. What is Contractor Management?

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The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: A Pivotal Moment for Water Public-Private Partnerships in the United States

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7] This unprecedented funding injection primes the USACE to harness the power of P3s in transforming water infrastructure in the United States. Established in 2014, the WIFIA program has been a critical component in the advancement of water infrastructure P3s in the United States.

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A Review of 2023’s Construction Highlights and What to Expect Next: A Summary

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International construction arbitration remained a preferred dispute resolution method for large-scale projects, while the energy industry prioritized safety, reliability, and compliance with clean energy directives, leading an increase in energy construction and public-private partnerships. Read our full report here.

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Asbestos Still Life Threatening for Construction Workers

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New builds may still increase the chances of developing an asbestos-related cancer, mainly because newly-manufactured products imported into the United States are allowed to contain one percent or less of asbestos. Though the mineral is no longer mined in the United States, asbestos products are still imported legally and by the tons.

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US, Canada Push Respirable Silica Safety

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The United States’ Occupational Safety and Health and Administration and British Columbia are in the midst of a silica safety push. The legal exposure limits on silica dust were set decades ago. In British Columbia a new construction safety rule for silica was recently proposed.

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