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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

The company called us to come in and evaluate some of their work stations where they seemed to be getting the most injuries from repetitive motions. One of the areas we looked at was their pallet/skid area, where they were struggling to design an ergonomic work station. December 2009. November 2009. October 2009.

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Characteristics of Strategic Collaboration and Efficient Construction Project Delivery

Job Order Contracting

construction industry – A taxonomic approach to the literature of the 2000-2009 decade. Partnering process model for public-sector fasttrack design-build projects in Korea. Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods. Bemelmans, J., Voordijk, H., & Vos, B. Supplier-contractor collaboration in the.

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LEED Bird Collision Deterrence to be Required in Highland Park

Green Building Law Update

The City of Highland Park, Illinois, became the latest jurisdiction to consider bird friendly building regulations when on June 22, 2015 the City Council forwarded a proposal to the Plan Design Review Commission for comment prior to final approval by the Council. It is that same standard now being adopted in Highland Park.

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LEED Bird Collision Deterrence to be Required in Highland Park

Green Building Law Update

The City of Highland Park, Illinois, became the latest jurisdiction to consider bird friendly building regulations when on June 22, 2015 the City Council forwarded a proposal to the Plan Design Review Commission for comment prior to final approval by the Council. It is that same standard now being adopted in Highland Park.

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What Does a Blue Hard Hat Mean?

Work Gearz

One such hazard is getting a head injury which in fact, is the most fatal one. They provide the overall safety of the head to workers who have the possibility of experiencing head injuries while working on the site. Otherwise, the hat may fail to offer the necessary safety during a collision, resulting in death or injury.

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What Do the Colors of Construction Helmets Mean?

Work Gearz

Construction sites pose a major threat for the workers, be it small injuries or be fatal ones. Each helmet belonging to a particular color is designed to protect your head from a particular type of injury. A helmet designed for supervisors will not be made that strong as that of a laborer. current version 2009).

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What Does a White Hard Hat Mean?

Work Gearz

Made of fibreglass or rigid plastic design, the hat has protected the heads of many workers. Well for your knowledge, as per 29 CFR1926.100(a) of OSHA guidelines, hard hats are required when there is a possible danger of head injury either from impact, falling or flying objects or from electrical shocks and burns. Meets ANSI Z89.1-2009

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