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OSHA Alert: How to Prepare for an OSHA Inspection

FDR Safety

The most important step to take before an OSHA inspection even takes place is selecting a company representative. The company representative is the individual charged with representing the company’s interests during an OSHA inspection. Determining the type of inspection being conducted and the intended scope.

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Top OSHA Violations in Construction (2021)

Levelset

In this article, we’ll look at the top 10 violations found during OSHA inspections in 2021, the cost of OSHA violations, and how to prevent them. OSHA averages more than 30,000 inspections annually , including many unscheduled visits arising from employee complaints or injuries. Citations: 5,465 Inspections: 5,327 Penalties: $28.8

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Cob on Wood Homeless Community in Oakland, California

Natural Building

The structures were placed on state right of way without a permit or without any safety inspections,” Caltrans spokeswoman Janis Mara wrote in an emailed statement. He expects the new rules will come before the Planning Commission in the coming weeks. A GoFundMe page dedicated to the cob community has raised more than $22,000.

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Facilities Maintenance Checklist and Procedures

Job Order Contracting

Inspect electrical power panel. Inspect control panel for loose connections. Inspect Bollard/Barricade coatings, decals and paint. Visually inspect for corrosion. Inspect general arrangement of door and mechanism, mountings, standards, wind locks, anchor bolts, counterbalances, weather stripping, door sweeps etc.

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7 Steps to Successful Project Closeout

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Meet with any code or inspection authorities and obtain COE and other documentation. Learn more about how asset and equipment tracking can help enhance your commissioning and handover workflows! . You should also draft a note to each subcontractor thanking them for their contribution and providing any feedback you have for the job.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

01 21 19 Testing and Inspecting Allowances. 01 43 26 Testing and Inspecting Agency Qualifications. 01 45 23 Testing and Inspecting Services. 01 45 26 Plant Inspection Procedures. 01 45 33 Code-Required Special Inspections and Procedures. 01 21 19 Testing and Inspecting Allowances. 01 91 00 Commissioning.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

01 21 19 Testing and Inspecting Allowances. 01 43 26 Testing and Inspecting Agency Qualifications. 01 45 23 Testing and Inspecting Services. 01 45 26 Plant Inspection Procedures. 01 45 33 Code-Required Special Inspections and Procedures. 01 21 19 Testing and Inspecting Allowances. 01 91 00 Commissioning.