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Two Utility Workers Killed in Downtown Boston Construction Accident

ENR Construction

Boston Mayor Marty Walsh announced via Twitter that city officials had “immediately suspended Atlantic Coast Utilities’ only other permitted worksite in Boston.”

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High stakes: State cannabis laws make contractors' obligations hazy

Construction Dive

Laws permitting medical and sometimes recreational marijuana present challenges for employers — not the least of which is finding workers who can pass a hiring or post-accident/incident drug test.

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Hazardous Waste Management: How Environmental Consulting Can Help

Construction Marketing

Environmental consultants can train employees on various topics, including spill response and other treatment best practices to reduce damage and prevent accidents. This can improve employee security and ensure your facility complies with complex permits.

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Understanding OSHA’s Confined Space Requirements

Safety Services Company

WHAT IS A PERMIT-REQUIRED SPACE? Furthermore, a confined space isn’t always a permit-required space. However, in confined spaces, not having a stable light source can lead to accidents and injury. WHAT ARE ENTRY PERMITS? WHAT ARE COMMON HAZARDS FOUND IN CONFINED SPACES?

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Understanding OSHA’s Confined Space Requirements

Safety Services Company

What is a Permit-Required Space? Furthermore, a confined space isn't always a permit-required space. A confined space is considered a permit-required space if it has the following attributes: A permit-required space houses hazardous materials that can harm an employee. What Are Entry Permits?

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7 key benefits of Lean construction for wind farms

Lets Build

Fewer accidents: Research by lean construction pioneer MT Højgaard back in the Noughties indicated a 70% accident reduction rate on lean construction sites. If dependable partners can support JIT delivery, it permits a smooth workflow from one stage to the next.

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11 Advantages Of Fabric Buildings

Construction Marketing

What’s more, they don’t need a building permit, allowing you to maximize time, as well as save on cost. Furthermore, they help prevent accidents and injuries, for they’re made of translucent material that invites natural light into buildings, and they keep heat away by deflecting the sun’s rays. . They Offer Ventilation.