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What Certifications Does A Crane Need To Operate On Construction Sites?

Construction Marketing

A solid commitment to safety can help reduce legal liabilities resulting from accidents or non-compliance with safety regulations. It also helps minimize accidents and uphold professionalism within the construction industry. They offer mobile, tower, and overhead crane certifications.

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5 Hoisting And Rigging Hazards To Watch Out For

Construction Marketing

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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Renewable Energy, Renewed Safety

Construction Business Owner

Here are a few accidents that might cause you to think about your safety compliance if your construction company works with renewable energy: 2008 – A solar technician was electrocuted when the solar panel metal railings he was carrying came into contact with overhead utility lines.

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Safety Around Powerlines – Part II

FDR Safety

Overhead lines: On your own time, if you are going to be flying a kite, launching a sailboat, or using any tall farm equipment check to see if there are any overhead lines around you. All of these items are conductive and can easily cause you to become the easiest path to ground if they come in contact with an overhead line.

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Dump Truck Accident Electrocutes & Kills Worker

Construction Equipment

The bed touched power lines overhead and Baltazar was electrocuted and thrown from the machine, a police report stated. . Ramirez Baltazar, 34, was standing at the rear of an asphalt paving machine while a dump truck was raising its bed to dump asphalt into the machine.

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Free Customizable Construction Accident Prevention Programs

Contractor Bookkeeping

A lot of our contractor clients have needed an Accident Prevention Program to include with their bid submittal package and some of them have found this resource useful. The first one shown below offers a FREE template you can use to develop your own customized construction Accident Prevention Program. We hope you do too!

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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. How Accidents Happen Due To Falling Debris. Violations of safety rules can lead to workplace accidents. However, falling debris poses a serious threat to construction workers.

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