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How the Pandemic Will Shape the Future of Off-Site Residential Construction

Pro Builder

How the Pandemic Will Shape the Future of Off-Site Residential Construction. The COVID-19 pandemic turned residential construction on its head, as contractors navigated the onslaught of supply chain upheavals, operational restrictions, a volatile economy, and an erratic housing market. . To improve health and safety .

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Electrical Workers Taking Deadly Safety Risks

Safety Services Company

A recently released report from the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) states that electricity-related deaths in Ontario declined 38 per cent the past five years. Despite the positive trend, the organization cautioned that too many Ontarians — especially electrical workers —are dying from electrical accidents.

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Difference Between Class 1 and Class 2 Safety Vests

Work Gearz

Be it on-site work or road-side work, there are more than 25,000 reported cases of accidents or hazards since the past 10 years! So, being visible to others while at work is most crucial to be saved from all potential dangers and this can only be achieved if you wear a safety vest. What are Class 1 and Class 2 Safety Vests?

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Ten benefits of prefabricated construction

Lets Build

Any construction project is a complex web of targets, opportunities, challenges, and risks. Advances in manufacturing and the growing importance of sustainability have allowed companies to develop prefabricated solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial buildings across the continent, and indeed around the world.

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5 Ways To Ensure Safety On The Jobsite

Construction Marketing

Jobsite safety is now a top priority across many companies. If a workplace is unsafe, then accidents are going to be frequent. Most importantly, businesses can fall into trouble with the law when they aren’t able to comply with jobsite safety requirements. Now, you meet an accident and injure your hand. That’s on you.

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OSHA issues plan to target high risk workplaces

Safety Services Company

OSHA issues plan to target high risk workplaces. This article was written by Safety Consultants with Safety Services Company , we provide Construction, Manufacturing, and General Industry Safety Programs to over 100,000 clients across the United States and Canada. To read the full plan click here.

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Can a Property Owner File a Claim Against the Contractor’s Insurance?

Levelset

Mistakes and accidents happen, and some of those issues can be extremely expensive. The day-to-day work of a contractor is rife with risk. General liability insurance helps limit the financial impact of those risks. It also offers a safety net against suits for injuries caused to folks who aren’t on the payroll.