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8 Safety Best Practices

Construction Business Owner

8 Safety Best Practices. Wed, 11/03/2021 - 14:00. million people work at more than 250,000 construction sites across the country each day, according to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Alex Headley.

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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. Although it can seem like a tedious or daunting task, it’s important to familiarize yourself with at least a high level overview of the 2021 edition of NFPA 70E. What Changes Were Adopted to NFPA 70E in 2021?

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7 Ways to Improve Construction Site Safety

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Because this line of work has a greater chance of injury or death than others, contractors must take great care to make sure work zones are safe and workers are protected. . In this article, we’ll explore the most common jobsite safety risks — and what contractors can do to improve safety for all parties involved. .

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Low-Cost Fire Protection For New Home Building/Remodeling

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Thu, 12/09/2021 - 14:28. Each year 25,000 electrical fires occur in the U.S. Home builders, electrical manufacturers and fire safety experts are on the front line in implementing solutions that can avoid costly damage and prevent injuries and deaths. Low-Cost Fire Protection For New Home Building/Remodeling.

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

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Construction Jobsite Safety: Strategies and Resources for Worker Well-Being. Jobsite safety is critical for workers and for your home building company. Consider these elements of a training and awareness program to save lives, mitigate injuries, and reduce liability and costs . Fri, 08/05/2022 - 07:00.

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Fire door safety: How can specifiers help?

Construction Specifier

IT began in an apartment when an electric space heater ignited a mattress nearby. Seventeen people died—including eight children—and 44 people suffered injuries. According to an October 2021 report by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), an estimated 86,000 fires occurred in apartment buildings in the U.S.

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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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