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.

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Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

In a widely accepted definition, Zero Waste is, The conservation of all resources by means of responsible production, consumption, reuse, and recovery of products, packaging, and materials without burning and with no discharges to land, water, or air that threaten the environment or human health.”. yes, this blog will continue).

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FDR Safety

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

This blog complements past blogs and my most recent blog about the OSHRC overturning OSHA citations regarding LOTO on Matsu presses. The answers can be determined but only after documented due diligence using Task Based Risk Assessment (past blogs) and assessing feasibility of hazard controls.

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Construction Marketing

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Leverage Online Industry Tools Online industry tools are a must-have if you seek to lower construction project turnaround time and the risk of human error. As the project manager, developing a safe and healthy work environment that empowers all team members to share their concerns and ideas without intimidation is essential.

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Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

Home » Blogs. Whether or not you plan to do away with your PC and adopt a tablet-only way of life, one thing is certain: software must adapt to the new environment. I’ve mentioned in previous blogs that cloud computing isn’t really cloud computing if the software is just being accessed from a remote computer.

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Construction Marketing

MARCH 31, 2023

Prolonged exposure to toxic chemicals and substances can increase the risk of severe diseases like cancer, pneumonia, tuberculosis, and tetanus. It also poses a threat to wildlife and the general environment. Proper waste disposal plays an integral role in human health and environmental conservation.

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Construction Business Owner

MARCH 1, 2012

Home » Blogs. According to my friend Eric Carter, President of Approach Technology , simplistic passwords are the biggest security risks. Your risk will decrease significantly. Security in these environments is very tight. David Brown Blog. Fred Ode Blog. Jaron Stone Blog. John Chaney Blog.

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Construction Business Owner

MARCH 29, 2012

Home » Blogs. The Business of Construction Risk Management » The Fundamentals of Building Information Modeling (BIM). Because very detailed models can be created and test-fit in the computer, more building components can be constructed off-site in controlled environments and brought to the job site for assembly.

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Construction Marketing

JULY 5, 2022

These findings made the agency declare indoor air quality among the top five risks affecting public health. The main goal of ventilation is to provide an indoor environment with quality air. If you don’t open the flue, smoke and other combustion gasses will pollute your indoor environment. Monitor Indoor Humidity Levels.

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Green Building Law Update

JULY 25, 2021

The initial draft includes: What purports to be an only modest change to REC definition is proposed, but this modification to that ultimate defined term risks negatively impacting the value of hundreds of millions of dollars of real estate each year. A de minimis conditions is not a recognized environmental condition.”.

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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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Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 22, 2021

Nancy Hudes and I are now publishing a new blog at www.ESGLegalSolutions.com (. yes, this blog will continue). This post originally appeared in that blog. As an option, we can further assist them with an independent third party certification to mitigate any risk in showcasing their ethical sourcing credentials.

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Safety Services Company

DECEMBER 1, 2023

In this blog, we’ll explore precisely how safety and compliance and its management can help you win contracts. A Good Safety Record Presents You as a Lower Risk Liability Contractors frequently operate in risky and hazardous environments. Naturally, companies are likely to pursue bids from contractors who are at a lower risk.

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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. Ensuring operators are competent and trained reduces the risks and consequences of crane accidents. appeared first on Construction Marketing Association Blog.

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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. Understanding and mitigating these risks is crucial for ensuring the safety and well-being of you and your team if you’re working in such environments.

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Natural Building

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

The following is a recent blog post that Laura made at www.plenitudpr.org. Our infrastructure is thus faced with the task of both integrating and responding to the duality of the island’s environment–natural abundance and natural risk–and this is a task it very rarely achieves.

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FDR Safety

AUGUST 29, 2018

PLAY AT YOUR OWN RISK” is an example of this type of sign. Over the past years, I have performed hundreds of Task Based Risk Assessments (See past blogs for a description of the TaBRA methodology). I would estimate that only 5-10% of identified high risk task elements result from the hazards of machine motion.

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FDR Safety

AUGUST 29, 2018

PLAY AT YOUR OWN RISK” is an example of this type of sign. Over the past years, I have performed hundreds of Task Based Risk Assessments (See past blogs for a description of the TaBRA methodology). I would estimate that only 5-10% of identified high risk task elements result from the hazards of machine motion.

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Construction Marketing

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

The risk greatly increases during house repairs, remodeling or renovation, and in case no measures are taken, residents and workers may be exposed to asbestos. In order to assess the risk asbestos may pose, a duty holder in charge of the building must conduct a survey to collect information and help provide a clear risk assessment.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Today, we are continuing the series of Autodesk product blogs that are tackling how technology can help owners, main contractors, subcontractors and architects better prepare their teams for the changes coming with the introduction of the Building Safety Act.

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Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 15, 2021

That is why AI-based systems come in handy for well-thought workflows and a highly-managed environment. Among the main benefits of artificial intelligence and machine learning for construction are: Improved safety; Reducing potential risks; Increased productivity of all the departments; Better decision-making properties.

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Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 21, 2021

If yes, you have probably built several establishments in a different environment. This is the most common question by several companies and establishments that want to add another construction site in a different environment. Aside from that, this negligence can also put the lives of your contractors at risk.

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Construction Marketing

JANUARY 6, 2023

Keep reading as we delve into the top 2023 security trends for construction site security and how these trends can fortify your security against the modern threat environment. Your site is home to many valuable items, and an intruder on site could risk your workers’ safety. Integrated Security Camera Systems.

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 15, 2020

a) knows or by the exercise of reasonable care would discover the condition, and should realize that it involves an unreasonable risk of harm to such invitees, and. (b) I did write an earlier blog post about a concomitant matter, A Force Majeure Decision during the Covid-19 Pandemic. including because some require warning signs).

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FDR Safety

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

TaBRA (Task Based Risk Assessments) is a topic about which FDRsafety has written several times. Our previous blogs describe the “what,” “how, ” and “why” of the TaBRA method from a technical perspective. Missing steps could result in missing things that create hazard and risk as well as impact operational performance.

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Green Building Law Update

JUNE 17, 2018

Green building is a low risk geoengineering solution to many of the environmental issues of the day. And there is not room in this brief blog post to talk about the junk science and other unsupported science found in many green building credits (e.g., think non-roof urban heat island effect).

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 8, 2020

admittedly very widely read) blog post on April 29, COVID-19 and the Risk from Recirculated Air in Buildings , but I must acknowledge, while this may refresh your recollection, there is little if any new guidance. becoming common in courtrooms and restaurants) for reducing risk of airborne transmission.

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Construction Marketing

MAY 19, 2021

Before starting a construction project , you should train workers operating in medium and high-risk areas on safety measures and standards. The post 7 Ways Construction Companies Can Keep Their Workers Safe appeared first on Construction Marketing Association Blog. Training your employees on safety measures and equipment.

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Construction Marketing

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

A construction site is a loud environment, especially true when working in close quarters where loud generators could require hearing protection. There’s no need to risk hearing loss by adding another noisy device. Many portable power stations are stackable, meaning you can buy multiple units, giving you more storage capacity.

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Green Building Law Update

APRIL 17, 2022

From the new law, To facilitate the development of building emissions standards under this section, the Department [of the Environment] shall require the owners of covered buildings to measure and report direct emissions to the Department annually beginning in 2025.”. yes, this blog will continue).

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Green Building Law Update

JUNE 14, 2020

This blog post is an update to my June 6th post, Two New LEED Pilot Credits Respond to COVID-19 , describing that the U.S. Green Building Council has announced that LEED will play a role in confronting risk in the coronavirus pandemic era. You may reasonably infer that I have posted an update (. LEED BD+C: New Construction v4.1

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Construction Marketing

JUNE 14, 2021

Many hazards can endanger the lives of those who work in these environments, and it’s essential to be aware of them before they become an issue. 3) Risk Of Falling Materials. One of the hazards that must be carefully managed is the risk of falling materials. 4) Unstable Crane.

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Green Building Law Update

JUNE 24, 2018

A Democratic campaign shop that advises candidates across America tells candidates in 2018, this is not a year to lead with environmental issues, “the environment is not on the top 10 list of issues” that will drive a voter. If you are regular reader of this blog you will notice there will be a hiatus in postings.

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Construction Law Monitor

MAY 8, 2013

Green building practices do more than protect the environment, and smart homeowners have more than energy savings to gain when they strive to comply with LEED requirements. One way you could realize that value is by lowering your home insurance risk, which could mean lower home insurance premiums.

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Green Building Law Update

JULY 18, 2021

As I described in an earlier blog, PFAS in a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment? , a peer reviewed study cited approvingly by the EPA describes 99.7% of Americans have a detectable PFAS in their blood! The EPA reports, “there is evidence that exposure to PFAS can lead to adverse health outcomes.

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BD+C

APRIL 8, 2024

Photo courtesy KTGY Strategically locating projects within walkable and transit oriented urban environments has a ripple effect beyond the building site. Preserving natural features, to a feasible extent, is crucial, even in urban environments. We must also identify risks such as flooding, soil contamination, or seismic activity.

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BD+C

APRIL 30, 2024

Schlage Safer school design encompasses many elements of the built environment—from the property line to classroom door openings. Often cited as one of the more difficult elements of the built environment to specify—there is even an entire blog dedicated to answering common questions around these systems.

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