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Construction project management 101 – Checklist

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Technically, the Project Management Institute (PMI) defines project management as “the art of directing and coordinating human and material resources throughout the life of a project by using modern management techniques to achieve predetermined objectives of scope, cost, time, quality, and participating objectives.” Initiation.

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Are Your Safety Policies Asking for Trouble?

FDR Safety

Such situations could include: Moving materials when more than one worker is involved. Transporting, loading or unloading materials with powered vehicles and another worker(s) is in the proximity of the load. Enforcing machine lockout when lockout is not feasible. Using words like “Always…” in the policy.

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Common Sense Workplace Safety

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Accident and incident investigation plan. A hazard communication program for any materials present. Is the use of any machine, tool, material, or equipment that’s damaged or defective prohibited? Written training material will also help to better comprehend and retain training concepts. A lockout/tagout program.

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5 Success Factors for Construction Firms

Construction Marketing

Unanticipated events- accidents, severe weather, shipping delays. Although we want to document everything, it’s not feasible. Foremen need to execute regular spot checks noting defective materials and any disputes with subcontractors and suppliers. Some factors of a complex environment: Multiple subcontractors and locations.

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Everyday Employee Safety

Safety Services Company

Incident and accident investigations: Know how to investigate near-miss incidents and accidents. To reduce MSD hazards, feasible engineering, work practice or administrative controls must be used. Circuit breakers accessible to workers must be protected from physical damage and located away from ignitable material.

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Safety Programs

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Not performing potentially hazardous tasks, or using any hazardous material until properly trained, and following all safety procedures for those tasks. Reports of the incident will be in writing and identify the causes of the accident or near miss occurrence. Every companies goal should be zero accidents and injuries.

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Are Zipper Boots Durable?

Work Gearz

They are available in a variety of styles and materials and are useful to everyone. If a person is in a scenario where he needs to remove his boots to avoid an accident, he may do so with ease. For added comfort, look for boots that have extra top material between the zipper and your foot. What should you do? . Move it lightly.

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