Construction Business Owner

MARCH 10, 2016

This statistic doesn't include the amount of injuries that are seen in the field every year, which are regularly numerous and often perilous. Many business owners understand the inherent dangers of working in construction and try to account for this by imposing new rules or leaving the responsibility to workers to fix the problem.

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Construction Business Owner

JULY 8, 2015

he recent preliminary Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries, conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, revealed that in 2013, the number of fatal work injuries in the private construction sector stayed about the same as the year prior. Overall, the trend is improving, with construction fatalities down 36 percent since 2006.

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FDR Safety

DECEMBER 19, 2016

The total of 4,836 fatal work injuries in 2015 was up slightly from the 4,821 reported in 2014. In 2008, the number was 5,214, the bureau’s Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries said.

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Lean Construction

MAY 27, 2020

The construction industry remains one of the most hazardous industries in the United States in terms of the number of occupational fatal and non-fatal injuries. In 2014, 874 fatal work-related injuries were reported in the U.S. Even though construction workers historically account for only about 5% of the overall U.S.

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FDR Safety

MARCH 22, 2019

For ladder safety, “The Why” couldn’t be more clear: In 2017, falls accounted for nearly 21% of all preventable deaths in America. They are also ranked #1 on the preventable injury list, accounting for over 31% of the 28 million non-fatal injuries recorded last year.

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ENR Construction

MARCH 29, 2023

construction workers died of work-related injuries each year from 2011 to 2020, with the industry accounting for 20% of all workplace deaths, even though it made up just 7.3% Nearly 1,000 U.S. of the national workforce.

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Safety Services Company

MARCH 1, 2024

In this blog, let’s break down the major causes of ladder-related injuries, the safety essentials for contractors, and how to ensure safety and compliance for your workers at all times! In 2020 alone, construction sites accounted for over 5,000 of these reports. Why is this the case, and what should contractors look for?

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

DECEMBER 7, 2017

In recent years, upward of 42,000 workplace injuries were caused by snow, sleet, or ice. Cold weather-related illnesses and injuries can be prevented by following the guidelines below. Falls are the number one cause of cold-weather injuries. At Viewpoint, we ensure you’re always on top of what’s happening in your area.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

OSHA reminds employers to post injury and illness summaries. Employers that are required to record work-related injuries and illnesses and haven’t posted their summary of those records yet could be cited by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration for failing to meet their responsibilities as an employer.

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Construction Marketing

MAY 19, 2021

Statistics show that there are over 400 injuries and over 20 fatalities each year related to construction in Ontario alone. A majority of construction-related injuries occur due to a lack of proper personal protective equipment (PPE), such as helmets and gloves. Providing adequate safety gear. Embrace technology.

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Construction Business Owner

MARCH 10, 2016

This statistic doesn't include the amount of injuries that are seen in the field every year, which are regularly numerous and often perilous. Many business owners understand the inherent dangers of working in construction and try to account for this by imposing new rules or leaving the responsibility to workers to fix the problem.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

OSHA reminds employers to post injury and illness summaries. Employers who haven’t posted their injury/illness summaries could be cited by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration for failing to meet their responsibilities as an employer. Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management, and Related Services.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Formula: (Cash and Cash Equivalents + Marketable Securities + Accounts Receivables) / Current Liabilities . Accounts Receivable Turnover . Accounts Receivable Turnover is an activity ratio that measures how efficiently a firm uses its assets. A higher ratio indicates a stronger ability to collect on Accounts Receivable. .

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Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Working with contractor management services can streamline the process, help you set up your accounts, and free up your time so you can focus on what you do best. Factors to Consider When Starting the Prequalification Process Here are a few things you should consider before setting up your accounts and starting the prequalification process.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 6, 2013

At first read this sounds harsh and yet it comes from my own experiences as a contractor operating multiple jobsites with small crews on each from two to ten people this one concept generated a lot of bottom line profits and kept injuries very low. We experienced no injuries. or the worst one "I just wanted to see what would happen if."

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Levelset

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

In 2019, the construction industry accounted for about 20% of all work-related fatalities in the U.S. 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. . Service and update equipment regularly.

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Construction Marketing

JANUARY 13, 2022

If your rigging company is hired to move and install this equipment, you should account for the possibility that something can go horribly wrong during installation. Common insurance policies to consider include: General liability cover – This compensates for property damage and bodily injury that occur during business operations.

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Safety Services Company

JANUARY 5, 2024

You implement our contractor management services to set up your accounts and streamline the process. To prevent falls, you can check out our Winter Slip, Trip, and Fall Prevention Safety Kit. Cold Stress and Its Prevention If your team members are doing outdoor work in winter, they can be in danger of cold stress.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 5, 2022

Consider these elements of a training and awareness program to save lives, mitigate injuries, and reduce liability and costs . Selective Insurance recently released the results of a 10-year study of workplace injury trends , based on 110,000 workers’ compensation claims between 2011 and 2021. Fri, 08/05/2022 - 07:00.

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Construction Marketing

MARCH 30, 2023

Engineers must account for various loads and stresses, such as wind, snow, seismic, and thermal loads, to prevent potential failure or collapse. This approach ensures quick building and dismantling, minimizing time spent in harsh environments and reducing damage or injury risk.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Hazardous conditions can have both short-term and long-term financial consequences along with the possibility of work-related illness or injury. . According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, falls accounted for more than 1 in 3 jobsite fatalities in 2019. These injuries often result in missed time or permanent incapacity.

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Safety Services Company

MARCH 1, 2024

In this blog, let’s break down the major causes of ladder-related injuries, the safety essentials for contractors, and how to ensure safety and compliance for your workers at all times! In 2020 alone, construction sites accounted for over 5,000 of these reports. Why is this the case, and what should contractors look for?

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FDR Safety

DECEMBER 1, 2017

OSHA recently announced another delay in the deadline for employers to electronically submit their 2016 injury and illness data to the agency. While employers should be optimistic about the prospect of future business-friendly changes to the recordkeeping rules, all of the provisions of the Obama-era recordkeeping rule remain in full force.

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Construction Junkie

JANUARY 18, 2021

Serious, Other-Than-Serious, and Posting Requirements: $13,653 (up from $13,494 in 2019) Failure to Abate: $13,653 (up from $13,494) per day after due date Willful or repeat: $136,532 (up from $134,937) OSHA assesses penalties based upon a combination of the severity and probability that a jobsite injury might occur.

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Safety Services Company

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Per OSHA’s regulation 29 CFR 1904, employers with more than 10 employees are required to keep a record of serious work-related injuries and illnesses. For example, accidentally reporting an injury that did not occur on the jobsite or reporting a cut or scrape that isn’t a recordable accident could have dire consequences. What is TRIR?

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Safety Services Company

MAY 3, 2021

They were chosen based on the number of accidents and injuries that occur each year at construction workplaces. Providing training on each of these construction safety meeting topics can help reduce the number accidents and injuries at your jobsite. Preventing Struck-By Injuries. The Importance of Safety Meetings. “The

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Wolgast Corporation

JULY 6, 2022

They have collected data from years 2014-2021 and have determined that there is an average of 60 vehicle/building impacts daily, 500 deaths annually, and 4,000 injuries each year. Members include architects, risk managers, parking specialists, lawyers, and perimeter safety professionals.

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FDR Safety

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

Ensure responsibilities and accountabilities occur at all levels. Each person has their own safety responsibilities that can be the difference between an on-the-job injury or worse. Mock OSHA Audits give you the necessary test-run to make sure all parties are held accountable. Workplace Safety involves absolutely everybody.

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Work Gearz

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Not wearing PPE can result in severe injury to yourself and to others around you. Experiencing injuries as a result of falling items or debris. Protects you from head injuries. Workplace injuries can happen- Injury risk is substantially increased by poor PPE compliance. It can result in the following things-.

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Safety Services Company

AUGUST 21, 2020

Insurance companies use the number to assess the cost of injuries and future risks. The class rate, for example, is higher for ironworkers, as this is a riskier job class than the class rate for a category, such as “accountant.”. Have you implemented a safety program that has reduced injuries and has lowered your EMR?

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Pro Builder

JUNE 15, 2023

PPE Products for Increased Jobsite Safety ldeakins Thu, 06/15/2023 - 13:14 Falls accounted for just over 35% of all workplace deaths within construction and extraction occupations in 2020, and during that same year, construction laborers saw their highest annual fatal injury count (308) in half a decade, according to the U.S.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 14, 2018

The impact of this is shown in the fact that stress, depression or anxiety accounts for a fifth of all work-related illness, leading to mental health problems or even making existing problems worse. million days are lost in the construction industry due to illness or injury. Every year more than 1.7

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Construction Junkie

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Despite being the leading cause of jobsite injuries and fatalities for a long time, fall protection is still a huge opportunity in the industry. Fall Protection, in total, accounts for 3 of the violations in the top 10. Duty to have fall protection has been at the top of the list for several years, unsurprisingly.

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Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

You must maintain your accounts on the relevant platforms, keep track of regulations, and keep your staff updated with the latest advances in safety protocols. This saves you from expensive material loss, contract terminations, serious injuries, and costly lawsuits. However, a prequalification is not a one and done project.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 5, 2017

Excessive heat can cause heatstroke or heat exhaustion, and just being overheated makes workers more susceptible to accidents or injuries. The heat index takes both temperature and humidity into account, measuring how hot it really feels. Account for acclimation. Understand and use the heat index.

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Construction Marketing

JULY 16, 2021

Aside from those, here are other things you must keep in mind: Take the weather into account. Failure to give employees required training is one of the factors resulting in an increased number of injuries or accidents on construction sites. Some supplies can be stored outside, while others will need to be kept inside at all times.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

When a subcontractor is uninsured, the business can still be liable for any property damage or injury to others. If your business is found to have caused an injury or accident, the other party will seek damages. Liability coverage is also a part of business auto policies if you collide with another vehicle and injuries occur.

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