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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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7 Construction Trends That Will Propel the Industry in 2022

Lets Build

Apart from mapping, drones provide a cost-effective measure for overseeing work zone safety and theft prevention. Over time, this leads to injuries, time off work, and workers’ compensation claims. Uptick in the equipment rental. Construction equipment and technology are advancing at an accelerated pace. billion in 2022.

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Strategies to Keep Your Restaurant Open during Construction

Wolgast Corporation

Some popular strategies include: Set up work in phases so all functions aren’t shut down at once – work in one area of the restaurant while using other existing areas to compensate for the portion that is shutdown. The key is planning ahead of time with restaurant staff to find the best solution.

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A Plumbing Contractor’s Guide to Insurance Coverage

Levelset

In this respect, general liability insurance or workers’ compensation could help cover those costs if an incident should occur. . Construction zones are busy areas where workers can get hurt. Workers’ compensation insurance should be in place to help defray the costs of employee medical treatments. Worker injury.

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Oregon Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Oregon Business Development Fund (OBDF): A revolving loan fund that provides term fixed-rate financing for land, buildings, equipment, machinery and permanent working capital. They provide long-term financing for land, buildings and equipment. There are currently 68 enterprise zones in Oregon: 53 rural and 15 urban. .

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Pennsylvania Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Pennsylvania Capital Access Program (PennCAP): (newpa.com/penncap) Loan guarantee through participating banks to be used to support a wide variety of business purposes such as land, building, equipment and working capital. Unless otherwise indicated, the term “Zone” or “Zones” refers collectively to a KOZ, KOEZ and KOIZ.

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Facilities Maintenance Checklist and Procedures

Job Order Contracting

Recommended Tools, Materials, and Equipment: 1. This standard is not intended to address all fall protection related equipment. In addition to the procedure(s) outlined in this standard, the equipment manufacturer’s recommended maintenance procedure(s) and/or instruction(s) shall be strictly adhered. Tool Group A. Lubricants.