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What Certifications Does A Crane Need To Operate On Construction Sites?

Construction Marketing

Crane certifications are crucial for construction site operations due to their critical role and potential risks. A solid commitment to safety can help reduce legal liabilities resulting from accidents or non-compliance with safety regulations. Proper certification and training are crucial for preventing these accidents.

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7 key benefits of Lean construction for wind farms

Lets Build

More to read: Site implementation and assessment of lean construction techniques. When a client discusses a possible future commission, lean construction for wind farms should be imbued into every site design, timescale proposal, and costing. This must take place at every stage of a project. How does this relate to wind farms?

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What Ever Happened With Those Crane Accidents in 2008?

Constructonomics

The more devastating of the accidents, on E. Incidentally, a city crane inspector was found to have falsified inspection reports of the crane when in reality they never even visited the site. The cause of this accident was good ‘ol American greed. One crane collapsed into an apartment building on March 15, 20o8 on E.

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OSHA Alert: How to Prepare for an OSHA Inspection

FDR Safety

The designated representative can then supervise and monitor the inspection by telephone, giving instructions to the back-up until he or she arrives on site. Advise employees to tell the truth.Intercede on behalf of employees who may be distraught or physically unable to speak with OSHA, particularly after a fatality or catastrophic accident.

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Want Better Construction Collaboration? Start with Connected Data

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Connected data can help team members on-site and in the office make better, more effective decisions based on the latest information available. You’ll also have a structured set of testing, commissioning, warranty, asset information, and project data to serve as an audit trail, reducing post-completion disputes.

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Rigger Boots Vs Wellies: What’s The Difference?

Work Gearz

  The First Duke of Wellington, a British nobleman by the name of Arthur Wellesley, commissioned his shoemaker to create a pair of comfortable and cozy riding boots.  Rigger boots have reportedly received criticism for their lack of ankle support and have even been outlawed on some construction sites. Lack of ankle support.

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#99:  General Contractors' OSHA Liability for Subcontractors' Violations

NH Construction Law

The safer course from a liability perspective is also the safer course from an accident perspective: no matter what your subcontracts say, make some effort to monitor hazardous job conditions created by others.