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11 Safety Tips When Handling And Storing Construction Materials

Construction Marketing

It’s not a good idea to store barrels or drums on top of one another because they might become unstable, get damaged, or spring leaks. Ensure Proper Site Security . It’s essential to have sufficient security on your construction site. Avoid Stacking Drums, Barrels, Or Kegs. Keep The Entire Site Organized.

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Construction Safety Meetings: 7 Key Topics You Need to Address

Safety Services Company

They were chosen based on the number of accidents and injuries that occur each year at construction workplaces. Therefore, they are perfect topic ideas for construction meetings. Providing training on each of these construction safety meeting topics can help reduce the number accidents and injuries at your jobsite.

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Top 5 Challenges for Construction Project Managers

Fieldwire

Patrick is the CEO at Handle.com which builds software that helps contractors, subcontractors, and material suppliers secure their lien rights and get paid faster. Time management A lot of stakeholders perceive time constraints as among the biggest issues that result in defective designs, high rates of accidents, and loss in revenue.

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8 Best Practices to Decrease Your Accident Rate and Increase Your Approval Rate

Construction Marketing

In most workplaces, accidents are a nuisance for worker and a headache for HR. However, at construction sites, accidents are potentially industry-ruining. Though modern society relies on construction for comfortable, convenient civilization, few people outside the industry are overjoyed at the idea of increased development.

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From Zero to Hero: Construction Risk Management

Safety Services Company

From financial difficulties to fatal accidents, construction risk management is integral in order to secure a company’s survival and eventual growth. During construction, it is a good idea to touch base regarding the emerging risks that weren’t previously discussed. Ever-present risks can delay or completely derail investments.

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From Zero to Hero: Construction Risk Management

Safety Services Company

From financial difficulties to fatal accidents, risk management is integral in order to secure a company’s survival and eventual growth. . During construction, it is a good idea to touch base regarding the emerging risks that weren’t previously discussed. . Ever-present risks can delay or completely derail investments.

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Lessons in Defensive Driving

Safety Services Company

The most common causes of traffic accidents are driving while distracted, fatigue, and impairment. Vehicular accidents are the most common cause of workplace injury and death. Follow the bellow safety tips when navigating vehicles on company premises to help minimize accidents. Driving Safely at Work. Prior to Entry.

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