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Everything You Need to Know About the 2021 NFPA 70E Update

Safety Services Company

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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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. OSHA averages more than 30,000 inspections annually , including many unscheduled visits arising from employee complaints or injuries. Schedule delay. OSHA standards for construction.

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#135:  Unconscionable Arbitration Agreements

NH Construction Law

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. ” He pointed to the AAA’s Administrative Fee Schedules, under which it would cost him over $8,000 to present his case to the arbitrator. ” Rosen v. 4th 992, 1004 (9th Cir.

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How to Prevent Common Bottlenecks in Construction Project Workflows

Fieldwire

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). Schedule Demo.

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Fieldwire

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.

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Tech Tools for Builders: Mobile Apps

Pro Builder

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.

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Construction Risk Management: How to Reduce Top Construction Risks

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Risks are classified into categories including finance, schedule, and design. Generally, risks on construction sites fall under one of three categories: finance, schedule, and design. Undeniably, poor scheduling can have a devastating impact on a budget.

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