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Possible Hazards Associated With Green Jobs

Constructonomics

A green job is any job that improves the environment. Green jobs are great opportunities that help revitalize the economy and get people to work. Unfortunately, just because a job is green, does not mean it is without risks. Green roof workers are exposed to silica dust when they cut, drill or grind these products.

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Safety Plan for Concrete Formwork

Construction Cost Estimating

Not only that, the plans need to be laid out in such a manner that the people using the building will not come under any foreseeable accident. Designers, planners, and engineers all must conform to well-established safety standards such as OSHA in order to ensure proper safety and security.

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OSHA Inspecting Florida Landscaping Accident

Green Industry Professionals

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is investigating a workplace injury in St. Johns County, Florida.

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Why Do Construction Workers Wear Bright Yellow?

Work Gearz

With the risk of workplace accidents and the fair share of daily trouble and hardships, construction workers do have to put up with a lot on a day to day basis.   Bright yellow vests help drivers to see construction workers from a distance so as to take caution and avoid any accidents from occurring.

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5 Current Construction Industry Challenges and How Technology Can Help

Fieldwire

From safety training and accident prevention to AR building assistance, technology does indeed belong on the drafting table and the construction site alike. Or if accidents on the job site were a thing of the past? One accident or fatality could cost you everything if OSHA finds fault with the job site.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

Green Building. I can say that the courts in most areas would hold at least the contractor liable for this accident and serious painful injury. In addition, it is in my opinion, that the city should also be held liable for this accident, for not adequately monitoring this jobsite for safety issues and violations. Green Building.

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10 Construction Certifications and Where to Get Them

CivilJungle

Green Building Council). Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Green Building Council). LEED seems to be the most commonly utilized green building ranking system in the world. LEED certification offers a framework for developing highly functional and cost-effective green buildings.