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Subtle (and Not So Subtle) Effects of COVID-19 on the Construction Industry

Constructlaw

It is easier to be successful in your claim if it is well-documented. Employee Safety and Unions: Skilled craft persons working side-by-side on a project has always been the cornerstone of construction. This has heightened the health and safety protocols on projects. Sometimes the best project is the one you did not win.

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Alberta Injury Rates 10 Times Higher Than Reported

Safety Services Company

“The reason for the discrepancy,” says the papers author Bob Barnetson, “is that the only injuries the government discusses in public are the disabling injury claims. The fact sheet highlights that what truly makes a difference in reducing injury rates is direct worker participation in Occupational Health and Safety efforts.

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Safe Site Check In’s Touch-Free, Paperless Check In and Health Screenings, Offer Post Pandemic Benefits

Construction Junkie

Historically, it has been pretty difficult to track who enters a construction site or building and when, which can pose a safety and health risk to your jobsite, especially during a global pandemic. This article has been sponsored by Safe Site Check In. For more information, visit safesitecheckin.com.

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OSHA Testing Can Reduce Employer Liability, Saves Companies Money

Construction Law Monitor

million workers suffer serious injury or illness related to their jobs, according to a white paper published by Occupational Safety and Health Administration of the United States Department of Labor (OSHA).While While it’s not possible to prevent every accident, the need to promote safety in the workplace is obvious.

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OSHA Alert: How to Prepare for an OSHA Inspection

FDR Safety

The representative, ideally the Safety and Health Director or Manager or someone in upper management, should be well-versed in OSHA standards applicable to the business, health and safety conditions of the workplace under inspection, location of required records to be kept under OSHA (e.g. Get advice from counsel if you are in doubt.

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4 Best Zero Drop Work Boots

Work Gearz

Zero Drop Boots Uppers Soles Safety Waterproof. Birkenstock QS700 Leather Nitrile Rubber EN ISO 20345: 2011 safety certified, Steel toe cap Water-resistant. Zero Drop footwear claims to help with conditions like. Zero drop footwear claims to . ? These safety boots are slip-resistant and resistant to electrical hazards.

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PlantWorx 2013 taster

Digger Blog

tonne class that offer full-flush compaction on the right and on the left, double traction at front and rear, and double vibration at front and rear – saving time, cost, energy, transportation, labour and the environment,” claims managing director Robert Brown. . “Ammann manufactures the only tandem rollers in the 1- to 2.5-tonne

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