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6 Ways to Improve Machine Operators’ Safety on Construction Sites

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For example, in the United States, an astounding one out of every five deaths in the workplace is due to a construction accident , according to statistics published by the country’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). In 2019, 1,071 workers in the U.S. Safety Training. Safety boots. Management System.

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Amputations in Manufacturing – A New OSHA National Emphasis Program

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On December 10, 2019 OSHA published CPL 03-00-022 , National Emphasis Program on Amputations in Manufacturing Industries. Mike Taubitz spent many years in top positions at General Motors, including stints as Global Safety Director and Global Regulatory Liaison. For more advice on safety, please call us at (615) 628-8746.

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Top 8 Construction Health and Safety Hazards — and Ways to Protect Your Jobsite

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By the same token, many potential situations pose risk to the health and safety of your employees and others working on the jobsite. Here’s an overview of eight of the top safety and health hazards in construction — and some preventive measures you can take to avoid these risks. . of all deaths in the construction industry. .

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Top OSHA Violations in Construction (2021)

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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

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In June of last year, the 2021 edition of NFPA 70E was updated in accordance with its regular revision schedule. If you need a reminder as to what NFPA 70E is, it’s the national standard for electrical safety in the workplace. But others within the workplace should have at least a basic understanding of electrical safety as well.

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The Power of Augmented Reality (AR) in Construction

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As such, the AR/VR market is expected to see a 77% CAGR from 2019-2023. When leveraged properly, augmented reality can help you win more projects, collaborate with team members, and even improve safety. Augmented reality in construction may be leveraged to help firms win more projects, improve safety and collaborate with team members.

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OSHRC Decision on Controlling Employer Responsibility

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1, 2019, the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission (OSHRC) reversed an OSHA citation issued to Suncor Energy Inc. The Commission vacated the citations for two primary reasons: Suncor had implemented a robust safety program that met and exceeded OSHA standards. There was a tag attached to the scaffold in the heater.