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Legal and Ethical Issues in the Construction Industry

The Constructor

The construction industry is a complex web of laws, regulations, ethics, and policies that must always be followed. From the health and safety of workers to environmental regulations and contracts, there is no shortage of legal and ethical considerations to consider.

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Hard Hats on the Job: Why Construction Workers Wear Them

The Constructor

The hard hat is essential safety equipment for all construction workers. It provides: In this article, we’ll explore what a hard hat is, why construction workers wear it, the standards and regulations that govern their use, and the benefits of it.

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Tools for Building a Foundation in Safety

FDR Safety

This blog utilizes research and data from a range of professional safety journals (i.e., Professional Safety) and research reports, and blends it with economic realities and common company leadership expectations. It is written as a series for those who are new to safety or have an expanded role within safety.

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The Myth Of Zero Energy And Its Adverse Impact On Prevention Through Design

FDR Safety

THIS ARTICLE IS FOCUSED ON prevention through design (PTD) and why use of the term “zero energy” lockout/tagout (LOTO) for all service and maintenance tasks creates a range of adverse impacts. The term “zero energy” is not the same as the control of hazardous energy, and is not found in any OSHA regulations or materials or in U.S.

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Advancing Healthcare: Medical Office Buildings at the Forefront of Access and Safety

BD+C

Advancing Healthcare: Medical Office Buildings at the Forefront of Access and Safety 1 kcichowicz Fri, 05/03/2024 - 07:18 Healthcare Facilities This article explores the pivotal shift from traditional hospital settings to Medical Office Buildings (MOBs), focusing on how these facilities enhance patient access.

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Construction Law Guide to: the new building safety regime

Construction Law

Our latest CL Guide series article comes from Rachel Chaplin of DLA Piper who examines implications of the new building safety regime. This story is only available to subscribers to the printed edition of Construction Law. If you have a subscription please log in to read the rest of the story.

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Your Favorite Construction Junkie Articles in 2020

Construction Junkie

Throughout the year, I worked hard to find helpful resources to help contractors navigate through the pandemic, like safety guides, webinars, deals on software, technology updates, and more. Click here to see the coronavirus resources for contractors… 3.

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