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Top OSHA Violations in Construction (2021)

Levelset

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. Unsurprisingly, the most common OSHA violation in construction in 2021 was the failure to provide appropriate fall protection. OSHA standards for construction. Aerial lifts – 534 violations.

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A Corporate Diversity Benchmark in ESG

Green Building Law Update

A limited number of companies are Maryland based, but the State’s newly enacted corporate diversity statute is a particularly good benchmark, among otherwise woolly risk factors, when seeking to mitigate risk in addressing the governance component of ESG. Constitution or Maryland’s Constitution. We suggest not.

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No sign of infrastructure gear change

Construction Law

That is the clear message from the latest review of infrastructure progress – or the lack of it – made by government in the past year from its independent adviser the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC). Sir John says the risk of delay in addressing climate change is now greater than the risk of over correction. “We

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Tips for Enacting Workplace Mask, Vaccine Requirements

Pro Builder

Wed, 08/18/2021 - 09:54. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. They also may need to consider whether their workforce consists of those who are at a particular risk for contracting COVID-19 or experiencing serious symptoms, such as older workers or those with known health conditions. cbroderick.

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Top 30 Construction Classes at Autodesk University 2021

Autodesk Construction Cloud

If you haven’t heard, registration for Autodesk University 2021 (AU) is now open! AU 2021 has been crafted to help you connect your processes, automate workflows, and unlock highly valuable insights—all of which give you significantly more confidence in decision-making. How to analyze data to proactively mitigate risk.

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Low-Cost Fire Protection For New Home Building/Remodeling

Pro Builder

Thu, 12/09/2021 - 14:28. NEC requirement adoption can vary by state and municipality, but it is important to follow full NEC guidelines to minimize the risk of electrical fires. . The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) estimates nearly 50 percent of all home electrical fires annually could be prevented with AFCIs.

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30+ Construction Industry Statistics for EMEA

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Industry trends, both near and farsighted, are likely to impact your approach to preconstruction, technology investments, sustainability, risk analysis, workforce planning, budgeting, operational efficiency, and the list goes on. As of Q2 2021, German banks have seen sales growth up to 30% compared to 2019. annualized rate.