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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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Effective Marketing For Diverse Construction Job Categories

Construction Marketing

Structural engineers design and analyze structures for stability and safety. Estimators Analyze project blueprints and specifications to estimate labor, materials, and equipment costs. Health And Safety Professionals Develop and enforce safety protocols to minimize accidents and ensure compliance with regulations.

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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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New Safety Regulations for Natural Gas Transmission Pipelines

Construction Equipment

Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has announced proposed regulations to update critical safety requirements for natural gas transmission pipelines. billion in damages.

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Excavation and Trench Safety Best Practices for Construction Jobsites

Pro Builder

Excavation and Trench Safety Best Practices for Construction Jobsites. Know the risks and the corrective measures you should take on your jobsites to ensure crew safety and prevent excavation fatalities. Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA). OSHA is making trenching and excavation safety its No.

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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. Regardless of the type of injury in the workplace, whether due to falling debris or poor safety practices, someone is always liable. Any falling object, material, or tool can be fatal, especially on construction sites.

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7 Ways to Improve Construction Site Safety

Levelset

In this article, we’ll explore the most common jobsite safety risks — and what contractors can do to improve safety for all parties involved. . Common jobsite safety risks. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), almost 3 out of 100 full-time workers were injured on the job in 2019.

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