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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Safety Services Company

JANUARY 5, 2024

As temperatures drop, the risks for contractors and construction workers multiply, from cold stress-related ailments to hazardous working conditions. According to data from the EHS Daily Advisor , 25,000 slip, trip, and fall accidents occur daily in the United States during the winter months.

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Construction Marketing

JULY 16, 2021

Material handling and storage efficiency are especially critical in the construction industry. If you’re running a construction business, you’ll need to learn how to properly store and manage different materials on construction sites. Here are some safety tips to consider in handling and storing construction materials: 1.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JANUARY 31, 2018

As a contractor, the thought of an OSHA inspection and possible violations probably makes you a little nervous. A construction company in Seattle is currently facing charges after an employee died in a trench collapse. Here are four construction safety strategies to consider: Know the OSHA Regulations.

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Fieldwire

MAY 16, 2022

Construction hasn’t always been the most technologically advanced industry, but recent years have shown that technology has been beneficial in nearly every aspect of it. From safety training and accident prevention to AR building assistance, technology does indeed belong on the drafting table and the construction site alike.

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Construction Equipment

MAY 9, 2019

in fatal crane accidents, a CBS 11 I-Team investigation reports that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has decided to increase the state’s safety inspections. With Texas currently leading the U.S. Texas has experienced nearly four times as many deaths as any other state…

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Construction Marketing

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

Construction firm owners are beginning to truly understand the benefits of using smartphone and tablet devices for work. Now, even small firms can afford to construct and implement mobile apps into their business. Here are some processes in the construction industry that can make an easy conversion to mobile. Site Inspections.

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Pro Builder

JULY 28, 2022

Excavation and Trench Safety Best Practices for Construction Jobsites. Trenching and excavating are two of the most dangerous activities in the construction industry. Fran Smith safety director for Cavan Construction , in the greater Philadelphia area, advises workers to never enter a trench unless it has been properly inspected.

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Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Do you work in a construction company? What are the things you considered before and after a construction site is built? This is the most common question by several companies and establishments that want to add another construction site in a different environment. How to see the underground before starting a project?”

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Wolgast Corporation

MARCH 2, 2022

Safety is an important aspect of any business but especially in construction, where a little accident can have serious impacts to those involved; the trades people on site, the owner, and the contractor. In many instances, work would be put on hold because that equipment or material had to be in place to move forward with the schedule.

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Construction Equipment

APRIL 5, 2019

“Excavations in Construction/Soil Classification,” a new video from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, highlights the importance of soil classification when performing trenching and excavation work. The video examines how visual inspection of soil is performed by a competent person…

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Fieldwire

JULY 20, 2022

Preventive monitoring and maintenance is crucial to improving the equipment life and eventually sparing you time and cash. Some construction companies are unsure of when they purchased a certain piece of equipment, much alone when it was last serviced. This will give you an excellent notion of the time to replace equipment.

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Construction Marketing

JUNE 14, 2021

When working on manufacturing or construction sites, safety is always a top priority. On the other hand, rigging refers to the assembly of equipment such as cables, wire rope, and related hardware used in construction for lifting heavy objects, like girders, into place. Malfunction is a part of any equipment’s lifespan.

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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. Inspection reports. Past accident reports. Work schedules.

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Fieldwire

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

One thing is clear: construction continues to be one of the most dangerous industries in the world. For example, in the United States, an astounding one out of every five deaths in the workplace is due to a construction accident , according to statistics published by the country’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

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FDR Safety

FEBRUARY 19, 2015

While careful attention to fall protection is needed in a wide variety of workplaces, evidence for its importance clearly can be seen in fatality statistics in the construction industry – falls were the leading cause of fatal construction accidents in 2013, with 294 of the 796 total deaths. Accident Prevention OSHA'

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Safety Services Company

APRIL 14, 2014

Although it’s impossible to discern exactly what led to this overturned skid steer, an experienced operator can tell you that it can be easy to upset earthmoving equipment like this. The employer shall permit only those employees qualified by training or experience to operate equipment or machinery. Self Supporting Ladders. 1926.20'

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 5, 2022

Construction Jobsite Safety: Strategies and Resources for Worker Well-Being. Last year, members of Associated Builders and Contractors , a national trade association representing the nonunion construction industry, invested $1.6 Construction Worker Suicide: A Fragile Balance. Fri, 08/05/2022 - 07:00.

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Levelset

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Construction is a risky business by almost any measure: It not only has one of the highest business failure rates of any industry, but construction work also sits atop the list of the most dangerous jobs. In 2019, the construction industry accounted for about 20% of all work-related fatalities in the U.S. Make safety a priority.

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Lets Build

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

The facility and the equipment meet the warehouse safety standards. The first step is ensuring that the actual facility and equipment meet the appropriate safety standards. If you want to take additional action to avoid accidents you should consider coating your warehouse floor so that it’s anti-slip and durable.

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Work Gearz

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Are you working at a construction site? If yes, are you fully equipped to ensure your safety at the workplace? . Head injuries are one of the most common accidents that occur at construction sites. But are bump caps meant for construction workers? What type of cap should I wear at a construction site? .

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

In the construction industry, a lot can go wrong with the progress and completion of the structure itself. Here’s an overview of eight of the top safety and health hazards in construction — and some preventive measures you can take to avoid these risks. . Struck-by accidents. of all deaths in the construction industry. .

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Constructonomics

MARCH 14, 2010

It was an especially bad year for the owner of New York Crane and Equipment Company Jimmy Lomma. 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. Construction is one of them.

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Construction Cost Estimating

MARCH 3, 2020

The age-old construction motto has never wavered even in modern days. Work supervision, equipment utilization and construction procedures all must ensure the safety of the workers. Work supervision, equipment utilization and construction procedures all must ensure the safety of the workers.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 12, 2018

If you work in construction, you’re familiar the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), whose standards regulate safety on the nation’s construction sites. Being compliant with OSHA regulations is imperative to a construction business’s success. Construction Software to Manage Compliance.

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Safety Services Company

APRIL 5, 2018

OSHA Inspections. Workplace inspections and investigations are conducted by OSHA compliance safety and health officers trained in safety and industrial hygiene. Inspections are conducted without advance notice. What does the inspection process involve? The officer will determine the route and duration of the inspection.

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FDR Safety

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

The new rule does not impact construction industry standards, but according to OSHA is intended to align general industry requirements “as much as possible” with those construction standards. In another change, requirements for scaffolds now follow OSHA’s construction standard for scaffolds.

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Construction Equipment

SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

After inspecting the LR 11350 crawler crane that tipped over in Saudi Arabia earlier this month, Liebherr said operator error caused the crash.

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GCP Applied Technologies

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Taking proactive steps at addressing maintenance issues can help keep the site operating at full capacity, avoid production delays, protect product inventory, reduce operating costs and minimize accidents. . It’s not uncommon for warehouses to have rooftop HVAC units, but this leaves the equipment exposed to extreme temperatures and weather.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 12, 2021

Why Construction Teams Should Be Tracking Way More Than Financials. In fact, 43% of construction firms prioritize immediate financial goals over organizational resilience. Below, let’s discuss the importance of construction KPIs and critical metrics your company should be measuring to affect profits and productivity.

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Construction Marketing

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Just take a closer look at the roof by inspecting it for any damage or roof penetrations. If you’re decided on fixing the roof on your own, you need to make sure that you don’t get into any accidents. For first-timers, getting protection equipment would be a safer choice. . 3) Spotting Leaks. Finding leaks is easy.

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Best Practices Construction Law

AUGUST 25, 2016

I previously blogged about the importance of using daily reports to prove construction claims. Miscellaneous evidence file containing all other evidence that could help support the claim, such as inspection reports, completion schedules, projections, flow charts, work progress, accident reports, photographs, etc.

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Construction Cost Estimating

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

Site layout refers to the plan of the construction site. It provides the area as well as the proper position for arranging the necessary resources in the construction work. Reduce the number of plants as well as the movement of heavy equipment. Prevent confusion and minimize accidents. Type of applicable equipment, 6.

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Fieldwire

JANUARY 11, 2023

Here are four topics that will be a priority for construction businesses in 2023: Reducing carbon emissions According to the International Energy Agency (IEA) , the building and construction industry accounts for 36% of final energy use and 39% of energy and process-related carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, globally.

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Construction Equipment

FEBRUARY 17, 2017

The property owner and contractor at Wednesday's crane accident atop the 22 Tehama Street building in San Francisco have been cited by the city's building department.

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The Constructor

JANUARY 29, 2012

for a construction project within the nuclear industry the reasons for low hazard identification levels indicates key barriers. Overview of Hazards and Accident Causation Download this complete presentation Tweet Loading GET LATEST TOPICS IN YOUR EMAIL- SUBSCRIBE NOW. Maximum hazard identification levels were found to be 0.899 89.9%

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CivilJungle

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020

The temporary structure used to support a permanent structure, material , plant, equipment, and people until the construction of the permanent structure has advanced to the stage where it is self-supporting. The design and construction of falsework are covered by BS 5975: 1982 Code of Practice for Falsework. Falsework Means.

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