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Top OSHA Violations in Construction (2021)

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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 averages more than 30,000 inspections annually , including many unscheduled visits arising from employee complaints or injuries. Citations: 2,096 Inspections: 1,782 Penalties: $5.7

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Environmental Regulations in Construction: What Contractors Need to Know

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In construction, environmental regulations generally focus on stormwater, waste disposal, hazardous waste handling, and air quality. However, certain jobsites may fall under EPCRA regulations. Every state has its own commission, which is responsible for implementing EPCRA provisions within its state. Clean Air Act (CAA).

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Maryland Adopts 42 New Environmental Laws in 2021

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The 442nd session of the Maryland legislature adjourned on April 12, 2021. Maryland has been described as having more pages of environmental statutes and regulations on a per capita basis than any other state. The Commission is tasked with examining issues of “environmental justice” and sustainable communities for all Marylanders.

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Construction Jobsite Safety: Strategies and Resources for Worker Well-Being

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Selective Insurance recently released the results of a 10-year study of workplace injury trends , based on 110,000 workers’ compensation claims between 2011 and 2021. across 36 separate and independent jobsite safety inspections by SFI conducted between January and March of this year. Commission and conduct safety walkthroughs.

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Digital Builder Ep 53: Behind the Unique Challenges of Construction in the Antarctic

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As the world’s iciest continent, Antarctica holds most of the planet’s freshwater in its ice sheets, meaning the region plays a crucial role in regulating the Earth’s climate. Every nook and cranny is inspected before it’s loaded onto the vessel and before it’s offloaded.”

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Defying All Odds to Build in the Antarctic

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As the world’s iciest continent, Antarctica holds most of the planet’s freshwater in its ice sheets, meaning the region plays a crucial role in regulating the Earth’s climate. Every nook and cranny is inspected before it’s loaded onto the vessel and before it’s offloaded.”

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Housing, Industrialized: Your Road Map to Off-Site Construction

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Mon, 10/04/2021 - 14:02. Local zoning regulations also can make modular problematic. Rog & Wilco Construction, in Denver, commissioned local IC provider Simple Homes to value engineer, produce, and install a panelized system for a four-unit townhouse that took just two weeks to set and weatherize on site.

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