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“Project Superintendent” Training Program Aims to Help Home Builders Pass Inspections

Pro Builder

“Project Superintendent” Training Program Aims to Help Home Builders Pass Inspections. The Orange County Division of Building Safety announces its construction safety program. We’re here to regulate and educate. Thu, 12/02/2021 - 10:30. For the full course syllabus …. Education + Training.

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What are the common safety violations in construction work and how can you avoid them?

Lets Build

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. of non-fatal accidents due to safety violations took place on construction sites in the EU.

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7 Ways to Improve Construction Site Safety

Levelset

In 2019, the construction industry accounted for about 20% of all work-related fatalities in the U.S. In this article, we’ll explore the most common jobsite safety risks — and what contractors can do to improve safety for all parties involved. . Common jobsite safety risks. Make safety a priority.

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Top OSHA Violations in Construction (2021)

Levelset

The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) is the federal agency responsible for maintaining workplace safety across all industries. 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 standards for construction.

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Everything You Need to Know About the 2021 NFPA 70E Update

Safety Services Company

If you need a reminder as to what NFPA 70E is, it’s the national standard for electrical safety in the workplace. It was developed by the National Fire Protection Association, and is used by OSHA for occupational safety and health compliance. . The most effective way to do this is through electrical safety training.

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An SBA Public Service Announcement: If You See Something, Say Something

Federal Construction Contracting Blog

On August 8, 2023, the VA issued an RFQ for boiler plant safety device testing, calibration and inspection for one of its facilities in Arizona. In Sandford’s case, that period would have been 2018 through 2022, not 2019 through 2023, as proposed by Caldaia. The non-awardee, Caldaia Controls, Inc.,

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OSHA Announces 2021 Citation Penalty Increase

Construction Junkie

The intent is to keep the penalty amounts in line with the annual rate of inflation, so as to continue to use the penalties as an appropriate deterrent for not following their regulations. If the company is not on an affordable payment plan and fails to pay, OSHA will place the business on a priority list for further inspection.

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