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Pros And Cons Of Using Concrete In Commercial Stairs

Construction Marketing

Commercial stairs could carry high volumes of foot traffic daily so they need to be strong enough to withstand trampling. Although concrete seems stark and cold, it may be the perfect material for constructing stairs in commercial buildings. This is why many commercial property owners prefer pre-cast concrete. It Is Versatile.

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Demolition worker hurt in platform collapse

Construction Enquirer

Henry Construction Projects Limited has been fined £234,000 after a demolition worker suffered serious injuries after falling from a platform in Kensington in London. He sustained serious injuries to both legs which has left him with ongoing long-term difficulties with movement, basic functions, and ability to work.

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How to Successfully Plan the Risks Going Into a Construction Project

Fieldwire

Every construction project is uniquely different, and the distinctive characteristics of the industry - such as high-cost intensity and lengthy durations - also add an additional layer of complexity to the risk landscape. Health and Safety Hazards. Adopt site preparation strategies to prevent injuries. Workflow of Risk Planning.

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Protecting Your Investment from Vehicle-into-Building Crashes

Wolgast Corporation

The Storefront Safety Council is a group of volunteers that are “passionate about ending vehicle-into-building crashes.” Members include architects, risk managers, parking specialists, lawyers, and perimeter safety professionals. The main cause of these accidents are operator error, happening 20% of the time.

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Does UK Fire Safety Need Hammering Home?

Constructonomics

An illegal extension has left a landlord with a £24,000 and a criminal record, after local council safety officers deemed it to be in an “appalling condition” with numerous safety issues – including a slew of fire safety offences which put the building’s occupants at a very real risk of injury or death.

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Electrical Workers Taking Deadly Safety Risks

Safety Services Company

A recently released report from the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) states that electricity-related deaths in Ontario declined 38 per cent the past five years. They continue to get critically injured on the job, particularly when they’re working around energized panels or commercial lighting systems.

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Technology Trends In Construction Improving Job Site Safety

Construction Marketing

A series of innovative ideas in construction have been used to bring a remarkable difference in the industry.There is no shortage of tech gadgets for commercial projects as there are a number on offer for various projects. Drones possess a tremendous potential to help mitigate job site risks and enable smarter ways of construction.

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