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Safety Tips: Prevent Fires and Burns on Your Construction Site

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According to ABC News , the fire started accidentally in a spray insulation foam trailer. Startling data from OSHA states that burn-related injuries make up 5% of fatalities in construction sites. Over 90 firefighters rushed to the site to put out the blaze and search for victims. The unfortunate event highlights a looming danger.

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How to Prevent Common Bottlenecks in Construction Project Workflows

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Risk management is central to good planning and sound project management in construction. million more construction workers by 2023, according to a 2021 analysis by Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). The upside is that a construction project is 2.5 alone needing an estimated 1.28

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Fire Prevention Week 2013

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In 2011 there were over 360,000 residential fires resulting in over 2,000 deaths, 10,000 injuries, and $6.6 The most useful type of extinguisher to have is a type ABC. Depending on the size and floor plan of your home, it’s also a good idea to have one located in or near the kitchen. billion dollars in losses.

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It’s Fire Prevention Week

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In 2011 there were over 360,000 residential fires resulting in over 2,000 deaths, 10,000 injuries, and $6.6 The most useful type of extinguisher to have is a type ABC. Depending on the size and floor plan of your home, it’s also a good idea to have one located in or near the kitchen. billion dollars in losses.

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