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4 Ways To Improve Construction Safety In High-Traffic Areas

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Regardless of the volume of traffic present, workplace hazards are always present. Injuries and, in severe cases, permanent disabilities or deaths can happen if there are very few preventative safety measures in place. They should also know what to do to prevent further hazards.

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What are the common safety violations in construction work and how can you avoid them?

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Safety violations on construction sites aren’t uncommon—just look at these statistics: Over 20% of all fatal workplace accidents in the EU during 2019 took place in the construction industry, making it the top industry for fatal injuries. of non-fatal accidents due to safety violations took place on construction sites in the EU.

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Handling Traffic Accidents

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Citing the amount of time consumed filling accident reports on non-injury accidents (estimated at 250 hours a week); there are a number of cities where police have decided not to respond to non-injury traffic accidents. Drivers involved in accidents are expected to perform the steps listed below.

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Say What? The Rise of Criminal Liability for Construction Accidents

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Last week marked the end of Construction Safety Week 2018 , a combined effort by the Construction Industry Safety (CISI) group and the Incident and Injury Free (IIF) CEO Forum. Safe projects are more likely to be profitable projects due to lack of delays and prevention of claims for jobsite injuries.

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OSHA Compliance Enforcement Under President Biden

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This may present challenges as states are required to match these funds. Expect an increase in discrimination enforcement and possible expansion of limits on drug testing following an accident or injury. Expect increased focus on incentives that may discourage injury and illness reporting and scrutiny of all incentive programs.

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5 Hoisting And Rigging Hazards To Watch Out For

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To avoid accidents, below are some of the hazards that workers must keep in mind. Additionally, workers should always check the surface before stepping on it to ensure that they won’t slip and fall, especially if snow or ice is present, as this can lead to accidents. 1) Slipping Off The Edge. 2) Electrical Hazards.

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7 Ways to Improve Construction Site Safety

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Because this line of work has a greater chance of injury or death than others, contractors must take great care to make sure work zones are safe and workers are protected. . Electrocution : Contact with overhead power lines and electrical power boxes presents risks that can lead to serious injury or death during the construction phase. .

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