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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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Maryland Adopts 42 New Environmental Laws in 2021

Green Building Law Update

The 442nd session of the Maryland legislature adjourned on April 12, 2021. Finally, the bill adds the People’s Counsel as a member of the Maryland Commission on Climate Change and the Maryland Zero Emission Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Council. Prohibition on Balloon Releases. Drinking Water.

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7 Ways to Improve Construction Site Safety

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In this article, we’ll explore the most common jobsite safety risks — and what contractors can do to improve safety for all parties involved. . Common jobsite safety risks. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), almost 3 out of 100 full-time workers were injured on the job in 2019.

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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. Peter Lindborg. View profile.

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Sign of the Times: The New American Home 2021

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Sign of the Times: The New American Home 2021. Fri, 02/05/2021 - 07:00. See how The New American Home 2021 highlights and serves a growing market of luxury urban living. The Products Behind the Finishes in The New American Home 2021. How We Built The New American Home 2021. Michele Lerner; photography by Jeffrey A.

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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. 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. The post Fire door safety: How can specifiers help? billion in property damage.

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