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Construction Marketing
APRIL 30, 2018
We might not consider it, but the underfoot conditions for this army of warehouse workers poses a big risk in many ways. No-one wants their star employee to be laid low with a broken leg, for example, and the worst accidents could even be fatal. The post How maintaining warehouse floors can reduce the risk of accidents appeared first on Construction Marketing Association Blog.
Constructonomics
SEPTEMBER 17, 2014
Whilst the UK construction industry continues to see growth month on month, it still remains a potentially dangerous industry to be a part of, with the risk of injury apparent every day. To help highlight where the risks lie, the HSE release figures every year detailing stats on the number of injuries and accidents that have been reported and how they have been caused.
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Construction Marketing
OCTOBER 8, 2015
In most workplaces, accidents are a nuisance for worker and a headache for HR. However, at construction sites, accidents are potentially industry-ruining. Here are eight ways construction businesses can reduce workplace accidents and gain public approval. Ignorant workers are perhaps the biggest dangers in any industry, as their unknowing mistakes put everyone else at risk. Accidents are more likely to occur when workers are unsure what to expect.
Construction Business Owner
NOVEMBER 8, 2021
Risk on the Road. Because of the construction industry’s variable nature — transporting various types of cargo, traveling unfamiliar routes, driving under challenging road conditions and using different vehicles — construction fleets are uniquely prone to vehicular accidents.
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CivilJungle
DECEMBER 21, 2021
Information of Construction Risk Management. Construction risk management is a long steep process, in which we have to calculate the all-possible risk and determine the process by which we can reduce this type of risk. Information of Contractor Risk Management.
Construction Business Owner
NOVEMBER 8, 2021
Understanding Risk on the Road. Because of the construction industry’s variable nature — transporting various types of cargo, traveling unfamiliar routes, driving under challenging road conditions and using different vehicles — construction fleets are uniquely prone to vehicular accidents.
Construction Business Owner
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
How to Prepare for Unexpected Risk Exposure. Both can prove invaluable, due to their ability to protect owners from accidents or errors that can have potentially devastating effects on their business and its long-term viability Alex Headley. Mon, 09/20/2021 - 07:30.
FDR Safety
JULY 20, 2015
Recently I’ve done dozens of Task Based Risk Assessments (TaBRA) for clients, and the experience always reinforces for me the importance of worker input and the relative speed in which an assessment can be performed. Risk assessment from the perspective of the worker began with, “I’m your kid… What part of your job has the greatest risk of injury?” The first level of risk assessment comes from the worker. Accident Prevention
FDR Safety
OCTOBER 27, 2015
Safety professionals concerned with safety, efficiency and compliance should have the concepts of “acceptable risk” and “feasibility” in the forefront of their thinking. In every case, the “acceptable risk” and “feasibility” of lockout/tagout or machine guarding was the central issue. and international safety standards recognize that zero risk does not exist. Risk can be reduced or traded but not eliminated. Accident Prevention OSHA
Construction Law
MAY 4, 2021
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) has produced an interim report into the derailment of the 06.38 New procedures have been ushered in since the accident and no doubt the safety level has been increased since then. Blog and Comment Comment railways risk management
Construction Dive
MARCH 13, 2019
AI engine's ability to spot risks, which can cost contractors as much as $36,000 per incident By sharing images and project data, Suffolk, JE Dunn, Clayco and more will boost the Smartvid.io
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Safety Services Company
FEBRUARY 19, 2020
IS YOUR BUSINESS EFFECTIVELY PRIORITIZING CONSTRUCTION RISK MANAGEMENT? Truth be told, every industry involves risk. Ever-present risks can delay or completely derail investments. With that said, construction risk management should be a priority for your company.
FDR Safety
MARCH 12, 2015
When assessing the safety risks of a work task, the devil is in the details, and who knows the details better than the employees who perform the task. That is one of the guiding principles behind Task Based Risk Assessment, or TaBRA for short. It can be thought of as the “voice of the factory floor” and is a very important tool in the safety pro’s kit because it quickly and efficiently determines the risk of a particular task. Accident Prevention
Safety Services Company
FEBRUARY 18, 2020
How Well Does Your Business Prioritize Construction Risk Management? Truth be told, every industry involves risk. Ever-present risks can delay or completely derail investments. With that said, construction risk management should be a priority for your company. Legal Risks.
Construction Junkie
MAY 25, 2021
With intelligent, scalable, and effective security services, you can minimize risk and keep your assets secure. With so many potential hazards, heavy-duty machinery, and power tools, it’s perhaps not surprising that serious accidents are relatively commonplace.
FDR Safety
SEPTEMBER 27, 2013
If you manage for risk, you also manage for compliance. However, if you manage for compliance, you may overlook risk and hazards that result in serious or fatal injuries. Thankfully, the groundwork to manage risk within GM and our joint process had been laid. I’ll share with you my learning and experiences of why managing risk gets you a “2 Fer.” Risk assessment allows workers to assess the exposure to hazards for both routine and non-routine tasks.
FDR Safety
JULY 9, 2013
The first is risk assessment. In the mid-‘90s, when I was part of the National Safety Council’s Institute for Safety through Design (now “sunset”), risk assessment was more of a concept and vision than a reality for most organizations in the U.S. In this case, risk assessment has definitely moved to the mainstream in just a couple blinks of the eye. Accident Prevention Safety and sustainability
Construction Dive
JANUARY 14, 2019
Louis-based Western Waterproofing allegedly put employees at risk by allowing untrained workers to operate the equipment on a Manhattan site
FDR Safety
MARCH 18, 2013
When I work with clients, I always use Task Based Risk Assessment (TaBRA). But the method is helpful in many situations, including: Deciding if a task that is normal, routine and repetitive to an operation and eligible for the OSHA exception to lockout is OK from a risk perspective. Without the detail, you might ignore hazards and risks, but the detail also allows for creating better work instructions. Accident Prevention
FDR Safety
MAY 3, 2012
Preventive maintenance and safety are disciplines not typically seen as closely related, but bridging the two silos can help identify low probability risks with severe injury potential. A risk assessment of your facility and processes, talking with maintenance workers and supervisors about tasks infrequently / rarely performed, and other means to gain input on jobs not typically reviewed are steps in the right direction. Accident Prevention
Construction Dive
JUNE 13, 2018
is leading a team of analysts to write machine-learning tools that scan photos for safety risks and forecast project timelines based on historical data An executive dedicated to data science at Suffolk Construction Co.
Safety Services Company
JANUARY 29, 2013
Study: Obese drivers more likely to die from car accidents. The study follows earlier investigations into the relationship between obesity and auto-accident deaths that indicate a “cushion effect” allows overweight individuals to move further forward before safety restraints stop their motion, possibly resulting in more frequent and more severe injuries. Estimated Risk Ratio. Accidents & Fatalities
FDR Safety
SEPTEMBER 22, 2014
At the recent ASSE Professional Development Conference, there was considerable focus on risk assessment, voluntary standards and prevention through design. The primary reason to become familiar with ANSI B11 is that it guides risk assessment. Risk assessment is one of the most powerful safety tools we have. Risk assessment, or RA for short, will guide you in the application of feasible risk reduction controls. Acceptable risk is not zero risk.
Best Practices Construction Law
NOVEMBER 11, 2013
Police and fire investigators have determined that the truck driver’s death was a workplace accident and not a crime. Examples like this are good reminders of the lessons to learn when investigating or handling an accident on a construction site. These include: Prepare before the accident. It is important to prepare before the accident by having a checklist or best practices protocol to follow if an accident should occur. Organize post-accident activities.
Best Practices Construction Law
FEBRUARY 20, 2013
" While the explosion in Kansas does not appear to have involved an accident at a construction site, early reports do indicate that the cause may have been a contractor performing underground work that struck a gas line. In any event, there are some lessons to learn when investigating or handling an accident on a construction site. These include: Prepare before the accident. Act diligently when an accident occurs. Organize post-accident activities.
Construction Equipment
JANUARY 9, 2018
Brilliant crane operator risked his own life to save others after witnessing a commuter bus being struck by an oncoming car, causing the bus to roll into a shipping channel in Changzhou Province in China. Click here to watch this hero in action
BD+C
APRIL 5, 2013
labs that conduct research on bioterror germs such as anthrax are at risk for accidents because they do not have uniform design and operation standards, according to a Congressional investigative group. According to a new report by the General Accounting Office, “In the absence of some fundamental criteria, each laboratory can be designed, constructed, and maintained according to local requirements.
Constructonomics
MARCH 14, 2010
The more devastating of the accidents, on E. The cause of this accident was good ‘ol American greed. Greed in manufacturing of cars and other items can probably turn into some risk of safety, but a faulty car will most likely leave you stranded on the side of the road and not flattened on a New York City sidewalk. At the risk of being sent “swimming with the fishes”, I hope Jimmy Lomma goes away for a long time.
Contractor Magazine
JUNE 5, 2018
No accidents or injuries have been reported so far The hard hats can fail to protect users from impact.
Wolgast Corporation
MARCH 2, 2022
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. the Wolgast Way Safety on Site Good for Business Risk Management
Best Practices Construction Law
NOVEMBER 11, 2013
Police and fire investigators have determined that the truck driver''s death was a workplace accident and not a crime. Examples like this are good reminders of the lessons to learn when investigating or handling an accident on a construction site. These include: Prepare before the accident. It is important to prepare before the accident by having a checklist or best practices protocol to follow if an accident should occur. Act diligently when an accident occurs.
FDR Safety
OCTOBER 12, 2020
Hundreds of thousands of preventable accidents are happening every year. This month we’ll see dozens of highly reputable sources, with supporting facts, highlighting the risks associated with distracted driving. Accident Prevention Articles
Construction Marketing
MARCH 11, 2022
A person’s workplace conditions and the type of work they engage in cause these risks. . Likewise, other jobs leave workers more exposed to accidents than others. Slip And Fall Accident. Likewise, a slip and fall accident can occur in any work environment.
Safety Services Company
JANUARY 9, 2013
OSHA issues plan to target high risk workplaces. “Through the SST program, we can prevent injuries and illnesses, and save lives by focusing our inspection resources on employers in high-hazard worksites where workers are at greater risk,” said Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health David Michaels. In addition, OSHA implements both national and local “emphasis” inspection programs to target high-risk hazards and industries.
FDR Safety
MAY 29, 2018
What is clear, however, is that the toll of workplace injury, illness and death remains too high, and too many workers remain at serious risk. We recognize the “safe way” to perform daily tasks and start weighing the risks involved in saving time by taking shortcuts. We believe that our past experience, knowledge, and wisdom somehow cloaks us from the risk of serious injury, especially in the workplace. Accident Prevention Safety and sustainability
Safety Services Company
OCTOBER 21, 2013
Despite the positive trend, the organization cautioned that too many Ontarians — especially electrical workers —are dying from electrical accidents. ESA uses the incident data in the OESR to identify those areas that present the greatest risk to Ontarians, to track changes in incident data, and to identify emerging trends. 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.
Construction Cost Estimating
JUNE 21, 2011
Types of risks in construction. Risk in construction is fully integrated with every facets of construction life cycle. Construction risk may put a threat to an organization’s success and debar to achieve the project objectives in terms of time, cost, quality, safety and environmental sustainability. With construction risks construction projects may experience with ill defined scope, design and constructability issues and mismanaged vendors. Technical Risks.
FDR Safety
MARCH 6, 2018
Two years ago in Alabama, OSHA found that both permanent and temporary employees at an auto parts manufacturer faced the danger of being caught in machinery or hit by objects and the risk of suffering amputations. Accident Prevention Temporary Safety Professionals / RecruitingWho Is Responsible For Temporary Worker Safety? Just ask OSHA. OSHA has made it clear that staffing agencies and host employers are jointly responsible for temporary worker safety.
FDR Safety
MAY 22, 2018
The results speak for themselves, as the total duration of the project includes a total of over 200,000 hours without a major accident occurring. In the heart of a city known for risk and reward, the Raiders stadium project shows safety is something not worth gambling on. Accident Prevention Safety and sustainabilityLas Vegas Sun : It’s 6 o’clock in the morning at the future home of the Raiders in Las Vegas and workers are about to begin their shift on the $1.8
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 27, 2019
to predict jobsite risks that could lead to accidents The RiskX app works with data from Smartvid.io
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