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Preventing Falls: How Contractors can Master Ladder Safety One Step at a Time

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The Shocking Truth About Ladder Mishaps As careful as we may try to be, the reality is over 22,000 people are reported injured yearly due to ladder-related accidents; of these, over 100 people sustained fatal injuries. Construction sites make up the vast majority of accidents and, unfortunately, fatalities.

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Preventing Falls: How Contractors can Master Ladder Safety One Step at a Time

Safety Services Company

The Shocking Truth About Ladder Mishaps As careful as we may try to be, the reality is over 22,000 people are reported injured yearly due to ladder-related accidents; of these, over 100 people sustained fatal injuries. Construction sites make up the vast majority of accidents and, unfortunately, fatalities.

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6 Dangers Of Falling Debris In Construction Sites

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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. Everyone on a building site should closely adhere to safety regulations to ensure safety. .

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Some useful tips on quality control and safety in construction

Construction Cost Estimating

Accidents throughout the construction process can also lead to personal injuries and greater costs. Indirect costs related to insurance, inspection and regulation are also raised significantly because of these inflated direct costs. The construction cost is raised and construction delays occur.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

Compliance/Regulations. Recently I had a friend fall walking near a construction zone while carrying a case of water to her coffee shop. She tripped over one of the construction sign legs that was sticking out beyond the construction cone and fencing, but she was not walking in the construction zone. General Management.

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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. . When compliance and accident prevention are part of the daily messaging and work routine, everyone becomes involved in safer operations. . Make safety a priority.

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Policy Of Cranes and Derricks near Power Lines to Stay until Rule Can Be Changed

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The current regulation as it is written puts the cut-off date of non NRTL devices at November 8, 2011. Insulating link/device use under 1926.1410 power line safety (all voltages) equipment operations closer than the Table A zone. An elevated warning line visible to the operator. 2014 Interpretations.

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