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6 Dangers Of Falling Debris In Construction Sites

Construction Marketing

When you see or hear about construction accidents, they usually involve heavy equipment like cranes or scaffolding. Moreover, workers are injured or killed almost yearly by falling objects or equipment. Whoever is responsible for breaching their duty of care should compensate for the injuries.

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Safe Site Check In’s Touch-Free, Paperless Check In and Health Screenings, Offer Post Pandemic Benefits

Construction Junkie

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 makes it extremely easy to determine who may have come into contact with that person, helping to reduce the risk of spreading it further.

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What Happens When You Don’t Wear PPE?

Work Gearz

Your Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) keeps you safe in the workplace from hazardous conditions that pose a threat to your safety. Many employees understand the need of wearing personal protection equipment (PPE) while on the job. Workplace injuries can happen- Injury risk is substantially increased by poor PPE compliance.

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California Increases Enforcement of Roofing Safety Standards

Safety Services Company

“The roofing industry by nature comes with inherent risks, and we want to improve workplace safety for workers and help business owners who play by the rules to thrive,” said DIR Director Christine Baker. 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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Top OSHA Violations in Construction (2021)

Levelset

Along with other construction laws , OSHA regulations seek to protect everyone working in the construction industry. While those two standards are the most commonly cited on construction jobsites, OSHA can issue a citation for a violation of any of its full list of regulations. OSHA standard 1926.20 Head protection – 841 violations.

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Estimating- The New Normal

Chianelli Estimating

social distancing, staggered start times, wide-ranging disinfection for tools, work surfaces, equipment, machinery and hands. Tool & Equipment rentals. Insurances; Workers compensation, General Liability, Risk. longer completion times affecting sequencing and finish dates, additional scheduling & sequencing.

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OSHA Top 10 Series: Fall Protection Applications and Innovative Technology

Safety Services Company

Additionally, according to the National Safety Council , falls amount to roughly $70 billion in both workplace compensation and medical costs in the United States. OSHA Regulations. Special consideration should also be given to work carried out above dangerous equipment or work taking place over water. Warning Line Systems.

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