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OSHA Now Using Drones For Safety Inspections

FDR Safety

Heading into 2019, one of the most interesting (and concerning to some) technology that we will be seeing on construction sites might not be on site, but above it. This is largely due to OSHA’s 2018 implementation of Unmanned Aircraft Systems to improve safety inspections. If it isn’t mandatory, should you allow drone use?

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OSHA to Step Up Drone Inspections

Construction Equipment

EHS Today reports that The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is stepping up the use of drones to inspect worksites. OSHA reportedly used drones with cameras to conduct nine inspections of employer facilities in 2018, along with an additional nine in 2019. The group has…

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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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“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 want to help customers succeed in passing inspections, and internally, we want to ensure the consistency in the application of code.”.

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What to expect from a cement ball mill inspection

GCP Applied Technologies

What to expect from a cement ball mill inspection. Thu, 05/02/2019 - 14:43. May 02, 2019. without prior stopping of mill feed) for internal inspection. Such a mill audit requires mutually agreed upon targets and benefits and pre-audit preparation for safety (including isolation, access, confined space working, etc.),

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New York's façade inspection program gets an overhaul following a death from falling terra cotta

BD+C

In December 2019, a piece of terra cotta fell from a Manhattan tower, killing a passerby and prompting the New York City Department of Buildings to step up enforcement of the Façade Inspection and Safety Program (FISP).

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OSHA New Enforcement Action For The Metals Industry

FDR Safety

OSHA National Emphasis Program Amputations Prevention Effective 12/10/2019. Lock-out; Procedures Written and Followed, Periodic Inspections of Written Procedures and Authorized Personnel utilizing them, Training and Re-training. For more advice on safety, please reach out to FDRsafety. OSHA Intent: . Give us a call.

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