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Top OSHA Violations in Construction (2021)

Levelset

To those on the jobsite day-to-day, it’s no surprise that construction consistently tops the list of the most dangerous industries in the US. The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) is the federal agency responsible for maintaining workplace safety across all industries. OSHA standards for construction.

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Top 8 Construction Health and Safety Hazards — and Ways to Protect Your Jobsite

Levelset

In the construction industry, a lot can go wrong with the progress and completion of the structure itself. By the same token, many potential situations pose risk to the health and safety of your employees and others working on the jobsite. You must be wary of these hazards and make prevention a part of your formal safety program. .

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FAQs About Contractor Management Platforms

Safety Services Company

may be wondering how to make 2024 the best year yet for health, safety, and compliance. After all, safety first, bidding next. Answer: Each year, contractors must complete an annual update to remain compliant with safety regulations and qualified to perform work. Question: I Needed to Report Injuries on My OSHA Logs.

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Key Financial & Safety Metrics for Subcontractor Qualification 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

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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Hard Hats & Crafts – Celebrating Women Leaders in Construction Safety

Construction Junkie

The following article has been sponsored by Hilmerson Safety and also appeared first on HilmersonSafety.com. 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. How did they start?

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Construction Site Fall Protection Made Simple

Pro Builder

Construction Site Fall Protection Made Simple. Do you want workers to take jobsite safety seriously? Are you aware that a 200-pound worker wearing a safety harness and lifeline who free-falls 5 feet will generate 2,500 pounds of force on an anchor point? 1 cause of injury and death on construction jobsites. John Koenig.

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WORKPLACE SAFETY

Safety Services Company

At this year’s National Safety Council (NSC) expo, it was reported that workplace injuries and fatalities cost businesses an estimated $198.2 Breaking this down, it means that workplace accidents caused by the lack of workplace safety programs, costs companies hundreds of millions of dollars every day. billion a year.

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