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What Certifications Does A Crane Need To Operate On Construction Sites?

Construction Marketing

Crane certifications are crucial for construction site operations due to their critical role and potential risks. A solid commitment to safety can help reduce legal liabilities resulting from accidents or non-compliance with safety regulations. They demonstrate the crane operators’ proper training, knowledge, and machine operation.

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Top OSHA Violations in Construction (2021)

Levelset

OSHA averages more than 30,000 inspections annually , including many unscheduled visits arising from employee complaints or injuries. This standard ( 1926.100 ) requires all employees to wear head protection anytime there is a risk of head injury from “impact, or from falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns.”

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Rigger Boots Vs Wellies: What’s The Difference?

Work Gearz

  The First Duke of Wellington, a British nobleman by the name of Arthur Wellesley, commissioned his shoemaker to create a pair of comfortable and cozy riding boots.  Your workforce will be protected by these safety boots from a variety of risks, including slips, falls, and impact injuries

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LEED can Mitigate Legal Risks in ESG Disclosures

Green Building Law Update

ESG has become such a large component of my law practice that I am now collaborating with a fabulous group attorneys in ESG Legal Solutions, LLC, a new non-law consulting firm. Securities and Exchange Commission is conducting an investigation requiring selected companies to articulate their basis for ESG disclosures.

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Understanding NFPA 110 Chapter 7: Tips for installing a compliant emergency power system

CK Power

National Fire Protection Association standard 110 —the standard for emergency and standby power systems— outlines requirements for the installation and performance of backup power systems in emergency and legally required applications, where an outage would pose a life safety risk. A few important caveats about NFPA 110.

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Construction quality management 101: Everything you should know

Lets Build

More importantly, it helps to minimise the risk of costly fines due to errors. As such, you must define quality procedures to ensure a smooth transition from planning, commissioning, and execution to completion. To that end, project mangers must have a construction quality management system.

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constructionattorneyblog: Copyright Infringement costs $6 Million

Construction Lawyer

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. The cases with which he has been involved are varied and wide-ranging and include personal injury, breach of contract, criminal defense, commercial disputes, and consumer fraud. A Legally Inclined Weblog. >.