Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Mon, 11/08/2021 - 07:30. These are among the costliest causes of business injury claims and can be detrimental to your company’s financial standing and reputation. Risk on the Road. Alex Headley. As much as you’d like to assume safety is always top of mind in the construction industry, it’s important not to take anything for granted.

Roads 296

Roads Risk Accidents Injury 296

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 8, 2021

Thu, 04/08/2021 - 07:30. With a well-documented safety plan, you can reduce costs and the risk of injury, sickness, equipment damage and other worksite issues. . Starting a Sound & Straightforward Safety Program. Alex Headley. However, this is a critical component to both business operations and employee wellness.

Safety 316

Safety Injury Documentation Risk 316

Construction Junkie

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Thankfully, no injuries were reported. According to WIVB , the collapse was first reported around 9am and, once first responders arrived at the scene, they determined that there were no injuries and no buildings damaged. No injuries were reported, and no buildings were damaged.

Injury 72

Injury Site News Risk 72

Construction Junkie

JANUARY 6, 2021

image via OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application web page. By March 2nd, 2021, all non-exempt construction companies must submit their OSHA Form 300A for the year 2020, which is the Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses, to OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application (ITA). OSHA began accepting form submissions on January 2.

Injury 61

Injury OSHA Employment Risk 61

Construction Junkie

JANUARY 18, 2021

Effective January 15, 2021, OSHA has officially increased maximum allowable penalties by 1.182%, a decrease from 2020’s increase of 1.78%. For example a serious violation with a possible low severity injury and a lesser probability of occurrence would only result in a fine of $5,851.

OSHA 71

OSHA Debt Injury United States 71

Safety Services Company

JULY 19, 2021

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?

OSHA 75

OSHA Electrical Safety Employment 75

Levelset

JUNE 29, 2022

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. OSHA standards for construction. OSHA standard 1926.20

OSHA 52

OSHA Inspections Construction Safety 52

Construction Enquirer

MAY 21, 2023

Henry Construction Projects Limited has been fined £234,000 after a demolition worker suffered serious injuries after falling from a platform in Kensington in London. Ovidiu Dobra was working for Henry Construction Projects Limited at a building site on Kensington High Street when the incident happened on 2 March 2021.

Injury 86

Injury Safety Residential Employment 86

ENR Construction

APRIL 6, 2022

Despite overall trend, the number of deaths increased by one, to 9 in 2021, and all construction-related injuries rose by three, to 505.

Injury 83

Injury Safety Construction 83

ENR Construction

APRIL 6, 2022

The number of deaths increased by one, to 9 in 2021, and all construction-related injuries rose by three, to 505. But those figures are lower than in 2019, which saw 14 fatalities and 596 injuries.

Injury 61

Injury Safety Construction 61

Construction Junkie

JULY 20, 2020

The standard has a large number of provisions designed to improve crane safety and reduce worker injury and fatality. proximity alarms and insulating devices) that is required by the final standard, but is not yet available. OSHA issued two separate standards, one for construction, and one for general industry and maritime.

OSHA 114

OSHA Railroad Construction Safety 114

Construction Enquirer

JULY 5, 2023

Henry had previously been fined £234,000 for an accident at the site in March 2021 after a demolition worker suffered serious injuries after falling from a platform. But Henry went into administration last month with work stopping on all of its sites.

Site 79

Site Accidents Injury Maine 79

Lets Build

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Safety violations on construction sites aren’t uncommon—just look at these statistics: Over 20% of all fatal workplace accidents in the EU during 2019 took place in the construction industry, making it the top industry for fatal injuries. Out of 5,616 citations under this standard in 2021, 5,346 were issued to construction companies.

Safety 141

Safety Accidents OSHA Construction 141

Pro Builder

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Thu, 12/09/2021 - 14:28. 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. These devices help prevent injuries and deaths and have potential to virtually eliminate damage to homes,” said Kevin Arnold, P.E.

Remodeling 105

Remodeling Electrical Injury Safety 105

NH Construction Law

APRIL 26, 2024

In Lennar a homeowner sued his builder for personal injuries that he blamed on a construction defect, seeking in excess of $1,000,000 in damages. Genesis Healthcare, LLC , 2021 WL 411540 (D.N.H. 2021) (“TForce states that it has already filed the arbitration demand in Los Angeles and agreed to pay all arbitration fees.

Agreement 40

Agreement New Hampshire Texas Claims 40

BD+C

MARCH 14, 2023

A collaboration with Autodesk and Boston Dynamics Skanska was first introduced to Spot in August 2021 when Autodesk Research and Boston Dynamics put out a call for research proposals. Housekeeping—or the practice of keeping a jobsite clean and organized—is critical in construction to reduce risk of injury. That’s where Spot comes in.

Site 98

Site Boston Autodesk Construction 98

Levelset

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

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. . Electrocution : Contact with overhead power lines and electrical power boxes presents risks that can lead to serious injury or death during the construction phase. .

Safety 52

Safety Site Injury Construction 52

Wolgast Corporation

JULY 6, 2022

They have collected data from years 2014-2021 and have determined that there is an average of 60 vehicle/building impacts daily, 500 deaths annually, and 4,000 injuries each year. Members include architects, risk managers, parking specialists, lawyers, and perimeter safety professionals.

Insurance 118

Insurance Claims Safety Michigan 118

Construction Specifier

JULY 30, 2022

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. NFPA’s research shows these fires caused 350 civilian deaths, 2900 civilian injuries, and $1.6

Safety 97

Safety New York Residential Minnesota 97

Pro Builder

JULY 15, 2022

The recent uptick in trench-related fatalities comes as a shock after 15 similar incidents were reported in all of 2021. The alarming increase in the number of workers needlessly dying and suffering serious injuries in trenching incidents must be stopped.”. Jobsite Safety.

Safety 52

Safety OSHA Inspections Injury 52

Pro Builder

MAY 21, 2021

Fri, 05/21/2021 - 09:28. When we’re not planning ahead we need to react quickly,” said Dr. Harrell, who added that the best homes integrate universal design elements that can accommodate life for aging, but also unexpected illness, injury or disability. Demand for Aging-in-Place Design Poised to Grow. cbroderick.

Design 98

Design New York Remodeling Injury 98

Construction Junkie

JANUARY 22, 2021

According to Tcruz, there were no injuries to anyone on the ground. pic.twitter.com/fXGPftPxEu — Rudi Tcruz (@meatisburger) January 9, 2021 One thing to note in the video is that you can see several people on the ground near where the unit fell running out of the way. Closer look at the cargo that the helicopter dropped.

Oakland 105

Oakland Baltimore News Equipment 105

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

For another, work delays from 2021 are likely to impact the risk of subcontractor default in 2022 and beyond. . RIR describes the rate of employees per 100 full-time employees that have been involved in a recordable injury or illness. . For one thing, circumstances can change quickly in today’s uncertain construction industry.

Safety 94

Safety Debt Liability Equity 94

Pro Builder

AUGUST 5, 2022

Consider these elements of a training and awareness program to save lives, mitigate injuries, and reduce liability and costs . 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. Fri, 08/05/2022 - 07:00.

Safety 72

Safety Resource Injury Construction 72

Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 11, 2020

19-1189, which will be heard during the Supreme Court’s 2020 – 2021 term with a decision expected by June. As the Supreme Court has already determined matters of climate change are the purview of EPA and not a trial court judge. It should be fun to watch BP P.L.C. Mayor and City Council of Baltimore , docket no.

Baltimore 207

Baltimore Maryland Claims Connecticut 207

Pro Builder

MAY 28, 2021

Fri, 05/28/2021 - 09:36. OSHA had initially signaled that it would require the construction industry to record adverse reactions to COVID-19 vaccines under its 29 CFR 1904 Occupational Injuries and Illnesses recordkeeping requirements. What Builders Should Know About Vaccinations and New Guidelines. cbroderick.

Guidelines 52

Guidelines OSHA Employment NAHB 52

Fieldwire

JANUARY 11, 2023

Bureau of Labor Statistics , there were 5,190 fatal work injuries recorded in the United States in 2021. Out of the total, 1,523 deaths were observed in the transportation and material moving occupations, and the construction and extraction occupations observed the second highest number of fatal work injuries with 951 total.

Safety 52

Safety Accidents Injury Software 52

Lets Build

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Fortunately, in 2021 the turbulence has subsided. Over time, this leads to injuries, time off work, and workers’ compensation claims. COVID-19 hit the construction industry hard. With this comes construction trends that may become the new standard practice for 2022. Here are some trends that deserve a deeper dive. 3D printing.

Industrial 158

Industrial Construction Equipment Software 158

Fieldwire

MARCH 1, 2022

A 2021 Taiwanese construction industry study found that risk factors affect the expected achievement rates of three main performance goals, namely cost/budget, schedule/time, and quality. million more construction workers by 2023, according to a 2021 analysis by Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). alone needing an estimated 1.28

Risk 105

Risk Construction Equipment Management 105

Pro Builder

JANUARY 6, 2021

Wed, 01/06/2021 - 15:02. . The Heat Safety Tool app from the Occupational Health and Safety Administration and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health features a real-time heat index and hourly forecasts specific to your location to guard against heat-related illnesses and injuries. Virtual level.

Mobility 107

Mobility Bidding Estimating Documentation 107

Constructlaw

MARCH 1, 2022

001268-CV-2021 (Pa. Bean Sprouts further asserted that it moved equipment from Pennsylvania to the worksites, that LifeCycle caused injury incurred in Pennsylvania, and that Pennsylvania had an interest in protecting its businesses against nonpayment for services. Bean Sprouts LLC v. LifeCycle Construction Servs.

Pennsylvania 52

Pennsylvania Change Orders Contractors Contract 52

Fieldwire

MARCH 20, 2023

Construction is a dangerous field with numerous opportunities for injuries. In 2021, women in construction and extraction jobs only made 79 cents for every dollar their male counterparts did. Continuity means you’ll also spend less time and money on hiring, training, placing job postings and more. Diversity promotes safety.

Industrial 52

Industrial Construction Safety Accidents 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 4, 2022

million by 2021, growth that’s largely spurred by the amount of new, innovative projects that are being planned in construction. Because construction would be more programmable and automated, worker injuries and fatalities would likely decrease if 3D printing was incorporated onto the jobsite. 3D Printing Concrete. Reduce human error.

Construction 105

Construction Concrete Innovation Regulation 105

Safti First

DECEMBER 13, 2022

The NGA School Security Task Group was formed in November 2021, and in less than a year, ASTM F356122: Standard Test Method for Forced-Entry-Resistance of Fenestration Systems After Simulated Active Shooter Attack was published. When it breaks, it traps the limbs of those unfortunate enough to impact it, causing further injuries.

Safety 52

Safety Industrial Injury Products 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 5, 2022

Notably, due to language barriers, Hispanic workers face an increased risk of injury or death on construction sites. According to the 2021 Arcadis Global Construction Disputes Report , the global average value of disputes was $54.26 Risk 6 – Disputes. By far, construction is one of the most dispute-ridden industries.

Risk 59

Risk Management Construction Documentation 59

Fieldwire

APRIL 26, 2023

By providing field crews with different ladders for different tasks, they’re more likely to complete the work with a reduced chance of injury. Try Fieldwire Originally published on May 19, 2021 By taking the time to train and adhere to the right protocols, you can ensure your team members’ safety while moving your project forward.

Safety 98

Safety Construction Risk Schedule 98

Construction Junkie

MARCH 9, 2021

For Women in Construction (WIC) Week 2021 Hilmerson Safety® celebrates women in the field by sharing their stories. As a Workers’ Compensation claims representative, I was only involved after the injury occurred. I wanted to be more proactive and prevent the injuries. How did they start? Who mentored them?

Safety 98

Safety Construction Industrial US 98