Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Working in construction inherently poses a higher risk of on-site accidents and other health and safety hazards off-site. 4 Ways Planning Helps to Improve Safety on Jobsites. Thu, 10/27/2022 - 16:04. On average, two construction workers die of work-related injuries every day in the United States.

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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. For example, vandalism and arson are also relatively common.

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Best Practices Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

You probably saw last month’s report about a major accident at a construction site in downtown Miami, Florida. This is a good reminder of the 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.

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Construction Business Owner

JUNE 27, 2023

In this complex environment, any misstep or error can result in severe accidents or injuries. To mitigate these risks on the jobsite, it is crucial for contractors and operators to prioritize safety measures in every aspect of their operations.

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Construction Marketing

JUNE 19, 2023

Crane certifications are crucial for construction site operations due to their critical role and potential risks. A solid commitment to safety can help reduce legal liabilities resulting from accidents or non-compliance with safety regulations. Proper certification and training are crucial for preventing these accidents.

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Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 27, 2021

As a contractor, you likely know that your business is always at risk. Between the potential for accidents and injuries on the job site and the risk of lawsuits, it’s important to have insurance to protect yourself from financial losses, but what kind of insurance do you need? Builders Risk Insurance.

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Levelset

AUGUST 24, 2022

Construction businesses need many different types of insurance to mitigate the risks associated with building projects. Two of the most common insurance policies that contractors have are builder’s risk and general liability, which serve very different purposes. What is builder’s risk insurance?

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FDR Safety

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Second , as soon as practical, begin the training and implementation on some form of shop-floor level risk assessment, such as Task Based Risk Assessment (TaBRA). with the high risk ‘task-hazard pairs’, implement the appropriate levels of controls (i.e., To demonstrate the true cost of accident, the indirect costs (i.e.,

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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. Accident Prevention'

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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.

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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. Whether the project involves a multi-million-dollar office building or a three-story apartment complex, there are several risks that need to be considered in order to ensure the success of any construction project.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

How Well Does Your Business Prioritize Construction Risk Management? Truth be told, every industry involves risk. Whether the project involves a multi-million-dollar office building or a three-story apartment complex, there are several risks that need to be considered in order to ensure the success of any construction project.

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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. Accident Prevention Safety and sustainability'

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Construction Business Owner

JULY 9, 2017

As an equipment owner, it is up to you to communicate proper safety tips to promote a safer work environment, as well as reduce the risk of accidents that could result in injuries. It is imperative to make safety a priority.

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Construction Marketing

MARCH 2, 2023

But first, it is important to understand that every case is unique, and you should always consult with a qualified construction accident injury attorney to get specific advice about your situation. The answer to that question depends on several factors, which we will outline below.

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Safety Services Company

JANUARY 5, 2024

As temperatures drop, the risks for contractors and construction workers multiply, from cold stress-related ailments to hazardous working conditions. According to data from the EHS Daily Advisor , 25,000 slip, trip, and fall accidents occur daily in the United States during the winter months.

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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. Whether safety, business risk, insured risk, market risk, etc.,

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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. on 12 August last year, resulting in the deaths of the driver, a conductor and a passenger.

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Construction Marketing

JUNE 14, 2022

All these pose risks to the health of these workers. . They can lead to accidents or injuries. When recruiting new workers, ensure they know all the risks they may encounter with their work. Training workers on safety measures give them enough knowledge to avoid or eliminate risks. Store Chemicals In The Proper Way.

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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. Manage the accident documents.

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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. Risk can be reduced or traded but not eliminated.

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Lets Build

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Safety violations on construction sites aren’t uncommon—just look at these statistics: Over 20% of all fatal workplace accidents in the EU during 2019 took place in the construction industry, making it the top industry for fatal injuries. of non-fatal accidents due to safety violations took place on construction sites in the EU.

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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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Construction Marketing

APRIL 5, 2023

Individuals will know when to stay away from the construction site at risk of getting hurt. Potential construction dangers must be identified too. If you have team members with basic first aid training, you can assign them to the accident response team to attend to injured individuals once an accident occurs.

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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. The first level of risk assessment comes from the worker. It was clearing jams. Why not get their perspective?

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 13, 2021

Even TradeTapp ingests data to compare subcontractor risk levels and proactively mitigate against project risk. We spoke with Michael Murphy, Digital Construction Operations Manager at BAM Ireland, to understand how Construction IQ is helping to drive safer, higher-quality projects for its teams with less risk.

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Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 11, 2023

Network Rail also failed to provide an adequate risk assessment for this type of maintenance. HSE inspector Amanda Huff said: “This tragic accident was wholly avoidable, caused by the failure of the company to implement safe systems of work.

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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.

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Construction Marketing

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Having snow removal insurance is important, considering the risks and dangers of snow removal and deicing. Because of their nature of work, snow removal contractors are usually exposed to many risks, which may include anything from third-party injuries to equipment. Usually, more business means more liability risks.

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FDR Safety

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

Over 5,190 fatal accidents occurred in the United States as recently as 2016, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Some accidents are simply that, accidents, while others are avoidable. One of the main causes of these avoidable accidents is our desire to save time by taking shortcuts on the job.

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Construction Marketing

MAY 17, 2023

Safety and Risk Management Safety and risk management are paramount in the construction industry. Implementing robust safety measures and effective risk management strategies are essential for protecting workers, minimizing accidents, and ensuring project success.

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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. There is much more work to be done.

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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.

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FDR Safety

APRIL 15, 2019

These studies include terrifying statistics on accidents, injuries, deaths, age groups most likely to be hurt, and suggestions on how to drive safer. Through those miles I’ve been fortunate to be accident free, but I also get in my car remembering why I’m driving safely and more importantly for whom.

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Constructonomics

JANUARY 29, 2014

Working at height is still one of the largest causes of workplace accidents; in the year 2012-2013, a total of 5,274 major falls from height were reported in the UK, and it was the biggest cause of fatal accidents in the workplace. Carry Out Thorough Risk Assessments. Can you get rid of the hazard altogether? Plan Access Routes.

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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. Once you have identified the tasks and risks, I strongly encourage you to ask preventive maintenance-related questions. . •

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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. Organize post-accident activities.

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