Construction Business Owner

MARCH 7, 2024

Transforming Concrete Work: A DEWALT POWERSHIFT Case Study Discover How DEWALT is Revolutionizing Concrete Workflow and Redefining Industry Standards mhodges Thu, 03/07/2024 - 12:31 Explore how DEWALT's innovative electric equipment is redefining concrete workflow. Don't miss out on this opportunity to explore the future of concrete workflow.

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Safety Services Company

JANUARY 26, 2024

A massive fire took hold of a construction site in Charlotte, NC. Construction sites face fire-related incidents daily. Instances of fires can rise due to flammable materials, electrical hazards, oil spills—the list goes on! This figure reveals a potential gap in safety and compliance procedures within contractor management.

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Construction Marketing

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Getting electricity for your construction site isn’t always easy. Think of it like a giant battery that stores plenty of electricity, giving you all the power you need. We’ll cover why your construction site needs a portable power station and everything it can do for you. Supplementary Electricity.

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Work Gearz

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

We are all aware of the hazards that occur in the construction sites like: Falling from the heights. Electrical hazards. You don’t need any special training in learning the preventive measures for the hazards in the construction site. Getting hit by moving objects. Slipping or tripping. Handling chemicals. Noise pollution.

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 20, 2023

SPEAKERS Ryan Meitl President & CEO RIVET Work Ryan Meitl and the RIVET Work team are on a mission to revolutionize labor operations for electrical and subcontractors. Meitl is an electrical engineer who’s grown businesses in lighting controls, an entrepreneur and a proud Detroiter.

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Work Gearz

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020

Water and electricity just do not go hand in hand! Well, there are several risks in working with electricity in the rainy season. The lightning flash charges up water bodies with electric ions and thus, if you happen to step on that water, you are sure to encounter a severe electric shock! The Things You MUST Do.

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GCP Applied Technologies

AUGUST 26, 2020

Is offsite construction the answer to jobsite safety concerns? While some folks commonly think of precast as grey concrete, used for sewer systems or structural elements, it can also be used to construct entire buildings, including schools, office structures, and condominiums. Learn more about precast construction.

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Fieldwire

JANUARY 30, 2024

Electrical contractors face a lot of challenges. Electrical work often requires close coordination with other construction trades, so effective communication and collaboration with plumbing and HVAC contractors on the project are key, as well as with the general contractor.

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Construction Marketing

OCTOBER 19, 2023

There are many benefits to reducing energy on construction sites. Construction companies that use less energy also reduce their business’s carbon footprint and create sustainability throughout the business’s practices. Using more efficient technologies will also help increase the safety of the workers.

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Construction Junkie

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

To help reduce jobsite noise, exhaust emissions, and reduce maintenance, many construction equipment manufacturers have been busy producing all electric versions of their diesel powered machines, such as the 220+ ton electric crawler cranes that Liebherr recently unveiled. image courtesy of Volvo CE.

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Levelset

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Construction is a risky business by almost any measure: It not only has one of the highest business failure rates of any industry, but construction work also sits atop the list of the most dangerous jobs. In 2019, the construction industry accounted for about 20% of all work-related fatalities in the U.S. Make safety a priority.

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FDR Safety

JULY 23, 2018

Working around energized equipment can be very hazardous, it is good to know these helpful tips to prevent yourself from becoming the path to ground electricity is always searching for. Electricity always tries to find the easiest path to ground. The post Safety Around Powerlines: Part I appeared first on FDRsafety.

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 20, 2023

SPEAKERS Ryan Meitl President & CEO RIVET Work Ryan Meitl and the RIVET Work team are on a mission to revolutionize labor operations for electrical and subcontractors. Meitl is an electrical engineer who’s grown businesses in lighting controls, an entrepreneur and a proud Detroiter.

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Safety Services Company

MAY 9, 2024

In May, we celebrate National Electrical Safety Month (NESM) by emphasizing the importance of prioritizing the safety of your team members through strict adherence to electrical safety protocols. Out of those, 81 fatalities occurred from direct contact with electricity, likely causing electrocution.

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Safety Services Company

MAY 3, 2021

No matter what you call them — safety meetings can be an effective way to quickly incorporate safety into your day-to-day operation without interfering with production. We’ve put together a list of the top 7 construction safety meeting topics you should be addressing regularly. The Importance of Safety Meetings.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 30, 2019

New construction technologies to attract younger workers, a push toward green building and the good and bad news in safety — these highlight some of the top stories in April. Joysticks and Simulations: The New Construction Recruiting Tools. Joysticks and Simulations: The New Construction Recruiting Tools.

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Construction Marketing

JUNE 24, 2021

President Joe Biden’s USD$2 trillion housing and infrastructure agenda have been met with mixed reactions from the construction industry. Increasing costs and falling demand for new construction projects have been putting contractors on the back foot. . Waste is nothing less of a hot topic in the construction industry.

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Construction Junkie

MARCH 9, 2021

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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Work Gearz

JANUARY 2, 2022

Almost every type of job that is physically demanding requires you to wear proper safety gloves to avoid severe accidents and injuries. Electric shocks are one of the most dangerous hazards, as they can harm your nerves directly. Leather gloves are widely used as safety work gloves in several workplaces.

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Safety Services Company

APRIL 10, 2015

Protecting employees from electrical hazards is an absolute must, and ensuring electrical safety in the workplace is critical for accomplishing that. Whether they are out in the field, on the factory floor or in the office, employees need to be aware of potential electrical hazards and know how to recognize them.

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Construction Business Owner

MAY 22, 2019

Topics like telematics, hybrid-powered equipment, electric power and autonomous operation usually get all of the attention and glory, but the safe operation of machinery has been, and continues to be, the top priority for equipment manufacturers.

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Work Gearz

JANUARY 22, 2021

When you are involved with construction work that includes electrics you need to ask what class of hard hat for electrical work is needed. Given that construction and electrical work can be dangerous, it is important that workers are well protected at all times. Class E hard hats, electrical hard hats.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

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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Safety Services Company

JANUARY 17, 2024

As the winter season sets in, it’s possible you will face unique challenges due to harsh weather conditions on your construction sites. Each year, weather delays 45% of construction projects, leading to a loss of revenue. To prepare for icy conditions, install fences or lay down erosion control blankets before the ground freezes.

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GCP Applied Technologies

AUGUST 26, 2020

Is offsite construction the answer to jobsite safety concerns? While some folks commonly think of precast as grey concrete, used for sewer systems or structural elements, it can also be used to construct entire buildings, including schools, office structures, and condominiums. Learn more about precast construction.

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HardHatChat

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

With Baby Boomers aging, it is no surprise that Senior Housing construction and renovation are… well…BOOMING. In recent years, we’ve been working with Senior Housing developers and operators to update existing facilities, add new amenities, and retool common areas to be more competitive with new-construction senior housing options.

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Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

_. The key to making safety a priority is having a top-down approach. When field crews see that all company representatives — from CEO to supervisors — are adopting a culture of safety, they will feel more accountable to perform safely. Safety commitment comes from the top. “It’s Ever heard this line: Safety?

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BD+C

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Construction tools manufacturer Hilti has unveiled a BIM-driven construction jobsite robot, Jaibot. . The semi-autonomous robot is designed to assist mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) contractors with ceiling-drilling, and help tackle productivity, safety, and labor shortage challenges. .

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Work Gearz

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Soft safety toe boots are meant to be worn in working conditions where there is minimal to no risk of falling or rolling or penetrating objects. Whenever you hear safety toe, the first thought that would pop up in your mind would be a strong and sturdy protective reinforcement that would keep your toes safe and sound. . Regular shoes

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Construction Equipment

JANUARY 20, 2020

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has fined Rhobina Electric $37,318 after a trench collapsed and killed a worker at a Taylor, Mississippi, job site. Rhobina, based in Batesville, Mississippi, is a commercial and plumbing contractor. The worker had been installing sewer pipe…

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Construction Equipment

APRIL 2, 2014

OSHA will issue a final rule to improve workplace safety and health for workers performing electric power generation, transmission and distribution work.

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 9, 2023

Construction firms are being called up to bid for a new Parliamentary Construction Works Framework to carry out interim repairs and improvements to the House of Commons and Lords estates. The £750m framework is being set up as a successor to the existing MEPFS (Mechanical, Electrical, Public health, and Fabric Safety) framework.

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Safety Services Company

JULY 20, 2020

In 2018, the construction industry led all industries with 1,008 fatal work industries. If you’re a construction safety veteran, your safety program is well established and falls in line with OSHA requirements. When your program serves up the right information to employees, you create a culture that highlights safety.

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Work Gearz

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Can you imagine life without electricity? We use electricity on an everyday basis without knowing its consequences. Similarly, there are certain professions in which workers are exposed to electrical wires everyday and that is why their safety becomes extremely important. Can you get electric shock with rubber boots on?

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Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 1, 2023

Understanding the Fundamentals of Arc Flash-Resistant Hand Protection How arc flash rated gloves protect hands mhodges Tue, 08/01/2023 - 10:45 An arc flash occurs when there is a sudden release of electrical energy between two conductors, causing an explosion. Click here to read more.

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Safety Services Company

MAY 21, 2024

Swift Current is known for developing, constructing, and operating projects in North America. With their extensive experience, they can manage each stage of the project lifecycle, from siting and design, to construction and operation. They provide natural gas and electrical energy to the Puget Sound Region.

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Safety Services Company

DECEMBER 10, 2019

CLIMBING THE LADDER OF SUCCESS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT LADDER SAFETY. Whether you are gearing up for Christmas, training to be a craftsman or managing a construction firm, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has laid out ladder safety guidelines to ensure your workers stay safe when using this tool.

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