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

Construction Marketing

A solid commitment to safety can help reduce legal liabilities resulting from accidents or non-compliance with safety regulations. Promoting safety in construction sites involves ensuring operators understand standard procedures, equipment inspections, load calculations, and hazard identification.

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Safety Around Powerlines – Part II

FDR Safety

Working around energized equipment can be very hazardous, it is good to know these helpful tips to prevent yourself from becoming the path to ground electricity is always searching for. All of these items are conductive and can easily cause you to become the easiest path to ground if they come in contact with an overhead line.

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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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7 Ways to Improve Construction Site Safety

Levelset

In this article, we’ll explore the most common jobsite safety risks — and what contractors can do to improve safety for all parties involved. . Common jobsite safety risks. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), almost 3 out of 100 full-time workers were injured on the job in 2019.

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6 Dangers Of Falling Debris In Construction Sites

Construction Marketing

When you see or hear about construction accidents, they usually involve heavy equipment like cranes or scaffolding. Moreover, workers are injured or killed almost yearly by falling objects or equipment. How Accidents Happen Due To Falling Debris. The tools or equipment will most likely fall and hit anyone underneath.

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Make Crane Safety Priority One!

Constructonomics

This post was written by SPANCO, an industry leader in overhead cranes since 1979. Moving heavy loads around a work environment demands careful attention to safety. Accidents can take a hefty toll in life, limb, and material damages. THE EQUIPMENT. The best asset in crane safety is having trained and qualified personnel.

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Construction Safety Meetings: 7 Key Topics You Need to Address

Safety Services Company

No matter what you call them — safety meetings can be an effective way to quickly incorporate safety into your day-to-day operation without interfering with production. We’ve put together a list of the top 7 construction safety meeting topics you should be addressing regularly. The Importance of Safety Meetings.

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