Levelset

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

In the construction industry, a lot can go wrong with the progress and completion of the structure itself. Here’s an overview of eight of the top safety and health hazards in construction — and some preventive measures you can take to avoid these risks. . of all deaths in the construction industry. .

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Construction Law Monitor

DECEMBER 17, 2012

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 Yet many business owners resist mandatory workplace inspections and tighter safety regulations imposed by OSHA.

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Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 9, 2011

Construction Law. Construction Safety. Construction Business Owner Magazine. Construction Business Owner E-Newsletter. -->. David is a construction safety expert for Carolina Safety Consultants with over 20 years of experience. Tags: Carolina Safety Consultants , construction safety , job cost savings.

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Safety Services Company

DECEMBER 4, 2014

A frequently overlooked resource for improving your workplace safety is to take advantage of the OSHA consultation program. In 2013, OSHA consulted with over 30,000 small businesses to assess their safety policies and offer recommendations on ways to improve them. Construction General Industry OSHA OSHA Consultations'

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Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

Whether the company’s’ choice was a failure to provide proper training, protective equipment, or engineering controls, the result for the company is often crippling expenses from workers’ compensation claims, medical expenses, OSHA fines, and the costs of hiring and training replacement workers.

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 26, 2017

It is assumed that all workers are skilled for the particular task in concert with safety (OSHA) requirements. Labor rates are for direct labor, without overhead and profit, however include fringe benefits and allowances for Social Security and Medicare taxes, worker’s compensation, unemployment insurance and employee benefits.

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FDR Safety

AUGUST 29, 2013

Our guest blogger today is Dan Zarletti, who recently joined FDRsafety as a senior advisor specializing in construction safety, scaffolding and systems safety management. Even OSHA has remained silent to the extent of relying on the General Duty Clause to cover this social epidemic. It is Substance Abuse!

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FDR Safety

MAY 12, 2015

Many of our clients credit this training with significant decreases in their OSHA recordable rates, in addition to improving overall safety performance. Prior to joining FDR, Jamie was a Regional Director of Safety for Clark Construction Group, LLC, directing a staff of more than 35 safety managers. Jobs at FDRsafety.

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Chianelli Estimating

AUGUST 6, 2020

Covid-19 and the Impact on Construction Estimating. Construction is resuming but the effects of COVID-19 has drastically altered the industry’s mode of operations forever. As construction workers make their way back to work whether it’s continuing a project left hanging or starting something new, realities must be faced.

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Construction Junkie

DECEMBER 10, 2020

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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Construction Junkie

MARCH 9, 2021

Defying stereotypes is nothing new for these women leaders in construction. Since the 90’s and early 2000’s they’ve paved new paths for women pursuing careers in construction safety. For Women in Construction (WIC) Week 2021 Hilmerson Safety® celebrates women in the field by sharing their stories. How did they start?

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Construction Junkie

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Hilti , known for its wide selection of power tools and fastening applications for the commercial construction industry, recently took a step outside the box when they announced the release of an exoskeleton to help relieve the bodily toll overhead work takes on workers. courtesy of Hilti. courtesy of Hilti.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

For one thing, circumstances can change quickly in today’s uncertain construction industry. Extracting key ratios from financial statements and safety metrics from OSHA filings allows builders to gauge a subcontractor’s short-term and long-term health — and empower estimators with the data they need to make more informed bidding decisions. .

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Constructonomics

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

In Myanmar there was a construction accident that killed two and injured 18. Thousands if not hundreds of thousands saw the consequence of out-dated regulations and OSHA was forced to react. Employees are often compensated after accidents but it is usually by paying the out of pocket workers as the accidents occur.

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Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

According to data released by the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau, there were 367 roofing-related falls from scaffolds, ladders, elevations, and into openings such as skylights in California from 2008-2010. Cal/OSHA roofing regulations can be found in sections 1730 and 1731 of Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

A JSA should be completed for hazardous tasks on a construction project. And since construction work is fluid and the tasks change as the work progresses, JSAs are required more frequently. Benefits of JSAs in construction. JSAs mitigate the risk of loss or injury on a construction jobsite. What are the consequences?

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Building Information Management

AUGUST 11, 2015

Are you keeping up with the healthcare construction requirements? This white paper provides information on: Healthcare Construction and Renovation Requirements Summary with Resource List. Did you know it takes ongoing specialized training to perform construction work in a healthcare facility? Full White Paper.

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Building Information Management

AUGUST 11, 2015

Are you keeping up with the healthcare construction requirements? This white paper provides information on: Healthcare Construction and Renovation Requirements Summary with Resource List. Did you know it takes ongoing specialized training to perform construction work in a healthcare facility? Full White Paper.

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FDR Safety

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

Documentation of their Experience Modification Rating, which measures Workers Compensation claims experience. A copy of their OSHA 300A log, which summarizes on-the-job injuries and illnesses. Require that contractors provide you with documentation of their safety performance and safety program.

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NH Construction Law

MAY 24, 2020

For everyone’s protection, construction contracts often contain provisions for suspending work when a hazardous substance is encountered at a job site, with companion clauses governing extensions of time and extra compensation. § 10.3.2 Then there is the difficulty of figuring out who introduced the virus into the site.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 5, 2022

Construction Jobsite Safety: Strategies and Resources for Worker Well-Being. Last year, members of Associated Builders and Contractors , a national trade association representing the nonunion construction industry, invested $1.6 Construction Worker Suicide: A Fragile Balance. Fri, 08/05/2022 - 07:00.

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Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 10, 2012

This article was written by Safety Consultants with Safety Services Company , we provide Construction, Manufacturing, and General Industry Safety Programs to over 100,000 clients across the United States and Canada. WILG president talks workplace injuries. What is a common fallacy about workplace injuries?

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Safety Services Company

MAY 15, 2013

Who is Covered (Or Not) by OSHA. This article was written by Safety Consultants with Safety Services Company , we provide Construction, Manufacturing, and General Industry Safety Programs to over 100,000 clients across the United States and Canada. ” The caveat is that OSHA does not cover workers who are not employees.

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Work Gearz

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Workplaces like construction sites can be dangerous and accidents can happen in a few seconds time, and if an employee is not equipped well, then it can be life-threatening as well. On construction sites, hard hats are popular. When passing by a construction site, you can generally tell who is working by their hard helmets.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

Estimates suggest that repetitive motion injuries cost United States businesses over $20 billion just in workers’ compensation alone. Canada Construction General Industry OSHA' Factor in the costs of employee replacement, productivity loss, and other related expenses, and we’re talking upwards of another $100 billion.

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Work Gearz

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

The brand offers newer styles release after release and their construction focuses on one and the only thing which is the protection of your feet. If you are tired of wearing thick socks in order to compensate for the lack of comfort or fit in other boots then just chill because you won’t need to do that with Keen. Performance.

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Fieldwire

JANUARY 16, 2024

Effective construction project management requires you to balance multiple moving parts. Embracing technology in the construction project life cycle In order to use today’s technology to improve your project management strategies, you must understand how it can assist you through each stage of the construction life cycle.

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Pro Builder

JULY 30, 2021

If OSHA is active in your area, all builders are forced to pay attention to site conditions, which helps even the playing field. But even without OSHA enforcement, maintaining safe sites sends a message to your trades that you care. Provide final plans with construction drawings. Have a fully reliable construction schedule.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JUNE 22, 2016

Eldor is expected to begin construction shortly on its 250,000-square-foot facility, which will sit on 53 acres in the sprawling Greenfield industrial park located off U.S. The Roanoke Regional Partnership estimates Eldor will have an annual economic impact of $246.5 220 in Daleville. The project should be completed by August 2017.

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Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

via Four BT, LLC – 4BT enables owners to consistently deliver quality facilities repair, renovation, and minor new construction projects on-demand, on-time, and on-budget. All fall protection equipment is required by OSHA to be checked prior to each use. OSHA 1910.66, CALOSHA, AISC, AWS and local code requirements.

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Building Information Management

APRIL 24, 2016

Job Order Contracting enables a pre-qualified contractor(s) to perform repair, renovation, or minor construction of a facility or other form of built structure based on pre-described and pre-priced tasks as defined within a Unit Price Book – UPB. Asbestos and similar abatement may also be included if part of an overall project.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 15, 2014

It allows for the construction of roads, bridges, etc. Industrial Revenue Bonds: May be used as long-term financing of up to 100% of a project for: Acquisition of land, buildings, site preparation and improvements; Construction of buildings; Acquisition and installation of furnishings, fixtures and equipment; Capitalizable soft costs (e.g.,

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