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

Lets Build

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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Ten benefits of prefabricated construction

Lets Build

Any construction project is a complex web of targets, opportunities, challenges, and risks. Ever since chronic materials shortages slowed the pace of rebuilding after World War II , European construction firms have championed prefabrication as a way of quickly and affordably assembling new buildings. Materials are extremely durable.

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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. Construction workers can be injured by any material, especially if they fall from a great height. Any falling object, material, or tool can be fatal, especially on construction sites.

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Worker dies on Balfour Beatty atomic weapons site

Construction Enquirer

A Balfour Beatty worker has died following a construction accident at the Atomic Weapons Establishment in Aldermaston. Union sources said the 57-year-old victim was carrying-out piling work when the accident happened last week. The event did not involve any of our nuclear installations or any nuclear materials.

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USDOT’s promised changes on Crash BASIC don’t materialize

FDR Safety

In recent weeks, the truck and bus industries have been vocal in criticizing the USDOT’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) slowness in reacting to, and adjusting, its 17-month-old Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) program which uses safety performance data to stratify motor carrier’s safety risk.

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A Guide to Contractor Management and Prequalification

Safety Services Company

Contractor prequalifications are third-party audits and certifications that serve as proof of skill, dedication to maintaining safe working conditions, and adherence to regulations like OSHA. From ensuring worker safety and material use efficiency to winning big projects, contractor compliance can get you far, indeed.

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Safety On Site - What It Can Mean For Your Construction Project

Wolgast Corporation

Safety is an important aspect of any business but especially in construction, where a little accident can have serious impacts to those involved; the trades people on site, the owner, and the contractor. In many instances, work would be put on hold because that equipment or material had to be in place to move forward with the schedule.

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