Constructonomics

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

To help highlight where the risks lie, the HSE release figures every year detailing stats on the number of injuries and accidents that have been reported and how they have been caused. It’s not a nice place to start yet the fact that there are fatal accidents within the construction industry can’t be hidden. Major Injuries.

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Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

When these types of accidents occur, we look for answers to the same three questions: Just as quickly as it went viral, it faded away and will be another footnote in the ongoing story that is the Manhattan skyline. For those directly affected by the collapse, though, the effects will last much longer.

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Construction Equipment

JULY 19, 2019

Suffolk and Smartvid are developing technology that predicts accidents on work sites. The technology incorporates a deep-learning algorithm, and image-recognition software, according to Constructible. According to Constructible, the technology incorporates the use of cameras on site, routinely…

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ENR Construction

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Jessie Singer, author of “There Are No Accidents” (Simon & Schuster, 336 pages), works for a nonprofit dedicated to making cities safer for pedestrians and cyclists, but her views of error and accidents go far beyond urban life and cars.

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Best Practices Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

You probably saw last month’s report about a major accident at a construction site in downtown Miami, Florida. This is a good reminder of the lessons to learn when investigating or handling an accident on a construction site. These include: Prepare before the accident. Act diligently when an accident occurs.

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ENR Construction

JUNE 9, 2022

Accident in city's Seaport district caused the latest of at least seven industry fatalities in the last 18 months.

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Construction Marketing

APRIL 30, 2018

No-one wants their star employee to be laid low with a broken leg, for example, and the worst accidents could even be fatal. The post How maintaining warehouse floors can reduce the risk of accidents appeared first on Construction Marketing Association Blog. Not least when it comes to the human cost of injuries among their workforce.

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Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 27, 2023

During construction, developing and implementing safety programs can help prevent accidents. Falling from elevated work locations has been a leading cause of injuries and deaths in the construction industry. Falls can hurt an employee both physically and emotionally. But what happens afterward?

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Construction Marketing

OCTOBER 8, 2015

In most workplaces, accidents are a nuisance for worker and a headache for HR. However, at construction sites, accidents are potentially industry-ruining. Here are eight ways construction businesses can reduce workplace accidents and gain public approval. Accidents are more likely to occur when workers are unsure what to expect.

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Construction Marketing

JUNE 19, 2023

A solid commitment to safety can help reduce legal liabilities resulting from accidents or non-compliance with safety regulations. It also helps minimize accidents and uphold professionalism within the construction industry. Proper certification and training are crucial for preventing these accidents.

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The Constructor

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

Safety measures at construction sites helps to prevent unforeseen accidents. Accidents at construction sites may lead to loss of life and involve.

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Construction Dive

JUNE 30, 2023

Michael Delgado’s family alleges that the company ignored a weather advisory and didn’t properly secure materials at its Austin jobsite before his death.

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Construction Marketing

MARCH 11, 2022

Likewise, other jobs leave workers more exposed to accidents than others. Slip And Fall Accident. Likewise, a slip and fall accident can occur in any work environment. These types of accidents may lead to minor injuries or more severe injuries. Vehicle Accidents. They can also include: . Watercraft .

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Construction Business Owner

JUNE 29, 2022

As Trench Safety Month comes to an end, it's important to reflect on the 13 lives lost in trench accidents so far this year. The Importance of Trench Safety. Wed, 06/29/2022 - 09:36. Trench fatalities are preventable.

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Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

1 Must-Have: “ When I was in high school, one of my best friends passed away in a car accident. Mindy Colden, Vice President, North Carolina at Faulconer Construction Company. Thu, 11/10/2022 - 15:56.

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 17, 2022

Most fatal demolition accidents recorded by US OSHA ln the first half of 2021 happened out of public view.

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Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 2, 2014

OSHA recently reported that more than 4,000 workers died from workplace accidents last year, and nearly three million others were injured, or became ill, due to work-related actions. This reinforces why accident investigation needs to be an integral part of any company’s health and safety program. KEYS FOR INVESTIGATION. Team training.

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Construction Equipment

JUNE 19, 2019

Suffolk, a construction-based company headquartered in Boston, has been developing a system that makes use of a deep-learning algorithm trained on construction site images and accident records. According to Technology Review, the system can be put to work monitoring a new construction site and…

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Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

The Manhattan District Attorney's office announced criminal charges against two construction supervisors in the wake of a June crane accident that resulted in serious injuries to two workers.

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Construction Marketing

JUNE 7, 2021

With all the hustle and bustle happening in loading docks, it shouldn’t surprise you that they’re a hotbed for injuries and accidents; countless dangers could occur in a typical dock. Two of the most common causes of accidents on the docks are slippery floors and poorly designed ledges that can pose fatal fall hazards.

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Working in construction inherently poses a higher risk of on-site accidents and other health and safety hazards off-site. 4 Ways Planning Helps to Improve Safety on Jobsites. Thu, 10/27/2022 - 16:04. On average, two construction workers die of work-related injuries every day in the United States.

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The Constructor

DECEMBER 26, 2022

However, common mistakes when distributing loads can lead to costly repairs or accidents. Regarding construction, one of the most important things to keep in mind is load distribution. Properly distributed loads help prevent damage and failure to bends and shear walls.

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ENR Construction

APRIL 15, 2021

The decommissioned Bonner Bridge was being demolished when the accident occurred.

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Construction Business Owner

JULY 30, 2023

The following 10 actions can help you create a safer business, improve jobsite safety and mitigate on-the-job accidents. Completing jobs on time and to standard requires a healthy workforce, which also leads to a healthy bottom line.

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Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Because of the construction industry’s variable nature — transporting various types of cargo, traveling unfamiliar routes, driving under challenging road conditions and using different vehicles — construction fleets are uniquely prone to vehicular accidents.

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Construction Marketing

MAY 21, 2021

If a workplace is unsafe, then accidents are going to be frequent. This encompasses the procedures, policies, and safety equipment and tools that have to be observed to mitigate the risk of many workplace accidents. Now, you meet an accident and injure your hand. Jobsite safety is now a top priority across many companies.

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Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Often, many teams are under the impression that jobsite accidents won’t happen to them — it’s something that happens to someone else. By sharing stories of accidents happening to other, real people, it can move the conversation in a way so teams recognize that accidents can happen — even to them. Promote to rotator No.

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Construction Business Owner

JULY 23, 2021

If your construction business has suffered a financial loss due to damage, accident, crime or liability, the last thing you want to hear is that your claim is. Your Claim Has Been Denied. Alex Headley. Fri, 07/23/2021 - 09:30. not covered.

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Construction Business Owner

JUNE 27, 2023

In this complex environment, any misstep or error can result in severe accidents or injuries. Enhancing Safety & Efficiency on the Jobsite ccapoccia Tue, 06/27/2023 - 19:26 Construction sites can be hazardous places, with heavy equipment, machinery and workers constantly operating in close proximity.

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Lets Build

AUGUST 31, 2017

Construction is one of the most dangerous industries in the world. In 2015, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 937 workers lost their lives on construction sites, only in United States. The Fatal Four (falls, electrocutions, struck by object, caught in/between) represent between 65% of the.

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Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Both can prove invaluable, due to their ability to protect owners from accidents or errors that can have potentially devastating effects on their business and its long-term viability. However, there are two coverages that are not often considered by contractors — pollution liability and professional liability.

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Construction Equipment

AUGUST 21, 2018

After police had blocked off the street where the accident occured to protect passersby, two wreckers removed the crane from the townhomes. A truck crane overturned onto multiple townhomes while being operated by Big Woody’s tree trimming business in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The machine had fallen…

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The Constructor

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Metal beam crash barriers are an efficient road safety device that protects the vehicle and its occupants in the event of an accident and acts as an.

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Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

The increase in worker accidents and deaths in New York City come during a period of booming activity.

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Safety Services Company

JANUARY 7, 2014

The nature of a workplace accident will determine the extent of the investigation, the resources that will be needed, what types of investigative processes will be required, and who will need to be interviewed. To do that you must first secure the accident scene. Past accident reports. Gather Information. Interview Witnesses.

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Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Because of the construction industry’s variable nature — transporting various types of cargo, traveling unfamiliar routes, driving under challenging road conditions and using different vehicles — construction fleets are uniquely prone to vehicular accidents.

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Safety Services Company

MARCH 13, 2014

Citing the amount of time consumed filling accident reports on non-injury accidents (estimated at 250 hours a week); there are a number of cities where police have decided not to respond to non-injury traffic accidents. This is good information to have even if you’re in an area where the police do respond to accidents.

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