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Hilti Unveils Semi-Autonomous Overhead Drilling Robot, Called Jaibot

Construction Junkie

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.

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

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By the same token, many potential situations pose risk to the health and safety of your employees and others working on the jobsite. 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. . Electrocution.

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6 Dangers Of Falling Debris In Construction Sites

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Regardless of the type of injury in the workplace, whether due to falling debris or poor safety practices, someone is always liable. Whoever is responsible for breaching their duty of care should compensate for the injuries. Incorrect stacking of materials puts them at risk of toppling over. .

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OSHA Top 10 Series: Fall Protection Applications and Innovative Technology

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Additionally, according to the National Safety Council , falls amount to roughly $70 billion in both workplace compensation and medical costs in the United States. Fall Protection, like most types of workplace safety, has evolved significantly since the early 1900s where fall protection was unregulated. OSHA Regulations.

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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. Fall Protection, like most types of workplace safety, has evolved significantly since the early 1900s where fall protection was unregulated. OSHA Regulations.

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Estimating- The New Normal

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Safety has always been a vital part of building however now the added expense needed to comply with the new normal will wreak havoc. Insurances; Workers compensation, General Liability, Risk. A typical Residential Contractor will insert profit and overhead to their bottom-line. Tool & Equipment rentals. Legal expense.

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A glossary of terms with reference to Construction Cost Estimating

Construction Cost Estimating

These uncertainties are risks to the project. Some refer to these risks as "known-unknowns" because the estimator is aware of them, and based on past experience, can even estimate their probable costs. See also Overhead, Indirect cost. See also, Overhead, General & Administrative Cost, Distributable.