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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. Certifications protect construction companies and employers when they hire certified crane operators. Certifications protect construction companies and employers when they hire certified crane operators.

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6 Dangers Of Falling Debris In Construction Sites

Construction Marketing

Construction is one of the most hazardous industries, with injuries occurring almost every year. When you see or hear about construction accidents, they usually involve heavy equipment like cranes or scaffolding. When you see or hear about construction accidents, they usually involve heavy equipment like cranes or scaffolding.

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5 Hoisting And Rigging Hazards To Watch Out For

Construction Marketing

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. 1) Slipping Off The Edge. 2) Electrical Hazards.

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Renewable Energy, Renewed Safety

Construction Business Owner

Here are a few accidents that might cause you to think about your safety compliance if your construction company works with renewable energy: 2008 – A solar technician was electrocuted when the solar panel metal railings he was carrying came into contact with overhead utility lines.

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7 Ways to Improve Construction Site Safety

Levelset

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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Dump Truck Accident Electrocutes & Kills Worker

Construction Equipment

A construction worker was killed when a dump truck struck a power line and electrocuted him, reports NewsOK. The bed touched power lines overhead and Baltazar was electrocuted and thrown from the machine, a police report stated. .

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Free Customizable Construction Accident Prevention Programs

Contractor Bookkeeping

These forms are not perfect and not the best for all construction contractors. A lot of our contractor clients have needed an Accident Prevention Program to include with their bid submittal package and some of them have found this resource useful. They are all from the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries website.