Construction Marketing

MAY 19, 2021

Despite being one of the leading employment sectors in many countries, the construction industry is one of the most dangerous sectors. Statistics show that there are over 400 injuries and over 20 fatalities each year related to construction in Ontario alone. Training your employees on safety measures and equipment.

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ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The Bureau of Labor Statistics report indicates improvement in a key industry safety indicator, even as construction employment has continued to rise.

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Construction Equipment

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) responded to 2018 safety numbers by calling for private employers to look more closely at their safety practices. million nonfatal injuries or illnesses occurred in private industry workplaces… According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2.8

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Construction Junkie

JANUARY 6, 2021

image via OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application web page. By March 2nd, 2021, all non-exempt construction companies must submit their OSHA Form 300A for the year 2020, which is the Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses, to OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application (ITA). OSHA began accepting form submissions on January 2.

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Construction Marketing

JUNE 19, 2023

Crane certifications are crucial for construction site operations due to their critical role and potential risks. Certifications protect construction companies and employers when they hire certified crane operators. Certifications protect construction companies and employers when they hire certified crane operators.

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Construction Marketing

APRIL 5, 2023

Construction takes place in various areas, ranging from rural areas with little to no traffic to cities with high foot and vehicle traffic. Thus, as an employer or construction company entrepreneur, you’re responsible for ensuring the safety of your employees, pedestrians, and motorists whenever you have construction work in progress.

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Construction Equipment

JANUARY 4, 2019

The study encouraged employers to monitor worker fatigue levels to reduce injury and increase productivity. The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) has released a fatigue research report detailing the value of wearable technology in the workplace. According to ASSP, the study…

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FDR Safety

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

Small employers may not realize that they may be exempt from “programmed” OSHA inspections if they employ 10 or fewer employees and operate in a low-hazard industry. When working in commercial or industrial building construction, the industry’s DART rate must be less than the all-industry national average, which was 1.7

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Construction Equipment

JANUARY 24, 2018

As part of the OSHA reporting regulations, employers with more than 10 workers are required to track workplace injuries and illnesses, then send a summary of that information to OSHA each year.

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Construction Today

JUNE 12, 2023

Every year, thousands of accidents occur on construction sites, resulting in injuries and fatalities. It is the employer’s responsibility to ensure that their workers are safe, and to help them do so, there are several ways in which this can be achieved.

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Lets Build

MAY 12, 2023

The key to better managing health and safety in construction is steering away from the traditional reactive approach (taking action after an incident occurs). Instead, project managers and foremen must find and fix hazards before they cause injury or illness. Establishing simple procedures for reporting injuries, hazards, etc.:

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ENR Construction

JUNE 23, 2022

Unidentified employee died from injuries sustained while removing large piping at the San Jose plant construction site on June 14.

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Construction Equipment

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) show a 2-percent increase in fatal work injuries in 2018, prompting the American Society of Safety Professionals to renew a call for employers to act. Specifically, ASSP is urging employers to adopt voluntary national… Newly released fatality data from the U.S.

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Employment Statistics Injury Safety 62

Constructonomics

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

Whilst the UK construction industry continues to see growth month on month, it still remains a potentially dangerous industry to be a part of, with the risk of injury apparent every day. It’s not a nice place to start yet the fact that there are fatal accidents within the construction industry can’t be hidden. Major Injuries.

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Lets Build

MARCH 24, 2022

Between the construction labour shortage and the challenges brought on by COVID-19 , construction companies are looking for new ways to operate more efficiently. Construction robotics is one solution that some firms are adopting to combat these challenges, so let’s break down how it’s affecting the industry.

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Safety Services Company

JANUARY 23, 2013

Employer Deadline to Publish Injury Summaries February 1. This article was written by Safety Consultants with Safety Services Company , we provide Construction, Manufacturing, and General Industry Safety Programs to over 100,000 clients across the United States and Canada. Also employers with fewer than 10 employees are exempt.

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 21, 2023

Henry Construction Projects Limited has been fined £234,000 after a demolition worker suffered serious injuries after falling from a platform in Kensington in London. Ovidiu Dobra was working for Henry Construction Projects Limited at a building site on Kensington High Street when the incident happened on 2 March 2021.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

OSHA reminds employers to post injury and illness summaries. This article was written by Safety Consultants with Safety Services Company , we provide Construction, Manufacturing, and General Industry Safety Programs to over 100,000 clients across the United States and Canada.

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Construction Junkie

MARCH 2, 2021

In the construction industry, falls from height are continuously the leading cause of jobsite injuries, fatalities, and, as a result, OSHA citations. From March 3-March 7, OSHA invites construction employers and stakeholders to take part in their 8th annual National Safety Stand Down to Prevent Falls in Construction.

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Safety OSHA Injury FAQ 98

Safety Services Company

JUNE 19, 2014

Workers at the greatest risk of UV injuries or illness are construction workers, agricultural workers, landscapers, and gardeners. Avoiding UV Injury. Employers need to protect workers from UV injuries by: Scheduling outside work when the danger of exposure to the sun is the lowest. Construction UV Danger'

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BD+C

APRIL 8, 2019

Poorly fitting equipment is a leading cause of injury in service members, according to a recent Department of Defense report. The military has had difficulty supplying women with correctly fitted equipment, and construction companies face the same challenge.

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Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 11, 2014

Injury reporting. The change requires most employers to notify OSHA when an employee is killed, or suffers an injury requiring hospitalization, an amputation, or loss of an eye on the job. The rule change also updates the list of employers partially exempt from OSHA record-keeping requirements.

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Construction Equipment

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

To allow affected employers additional time to become familiar with a new electronic reporting system launched on August 1, 2017, the U.S.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

OSHA reminds employers to post injury and illness summaries. This article was written by Safety Consultants with Safety Services Company , we provide Construction, Manufacturing, and General Industry Safety Programs to over 100,000 clients across the United States and Canada.

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Injury OSHA Employment Regulation 48

Construction Marketing

JULY 16, 2021

Material handling and storage efficiency are especially critical in the construction industry. If you’re running a construction business, you’ll need to learn how to properly store and manage different materials on construction sites. Here are some safety tips to consider in handling and storing construction materials: 1.

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Construction Equipment

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

To allow affected employers additional time to become familiar with a new electronic reporting system launched on August 1, 2017, the U.S.

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BD+C

JANUARY 10, 2018

A New York City Council proposal that would mandate a sliding-scale system be used when awarding civil damages for construction-related injuries or fatalities has drawn fire from two prominent unions.

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Construction Equipment

OCTOBER 18, 2018

The Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is launching a program aimed at targeting high injury and illness rates in manufacturing and non-manufacturing sectors for inspection. The Site-Specific Targeting program will inspect employers it believes should have…

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Inspections Injury OSHA Employment 48

Safety Services Company

JANUARY 5, 2024

As temperatures drop, the risks for contractors and construction workers multiply, from cold stress-related ailments to hazardous working conditions. Most of these incidents could have been avoided if employers had more safety precautions put in place during the winter months.

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Safety Services Company

AUGUST 13, 2013

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has issued a final rule requiring all federal agencies to annually submit injury and illness data to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Construction General Industry' Information on the final rule can be found in the Federal Register notice.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

DECEMBER 7, 2017

In recent years, upward of 42,000 workplace injuries were caused by snow, sleet, or ice. Much like when we talked about the importance of heat safety on the job , employers are responsible and required to protect workers from safety hazards, including cold temperatures and extreme weather. Frostbite is when body tissues freeze.

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Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Employers are placed in a difficult position. While slips, trips and falls are among the most reported and costly injuries, confusion surrounds the definition of slip resistance as well as the accepted method for evaluating slip-resistant footwear.

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Construction Junkie

MARCH 2, 2021

In the construction industry, falls from height are continuously the leading cause of jobsite injuries, fatalities, and, as a result, OSHA citations. From May 3-May 7, OSHA invites construction employers and stakeholders to take part in their 8th annual National Safety Stand Down to Prevent Falls in Construction.

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Safety OSHA Injury FAQ 72

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 13, 2015

Investing in equipment and systems to keep employees safe is a key concern for all construction firms. The National Safety Council estimates that a workplace injury costs employers $30,000 on average.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 29, 2018

To get ahead, it’s also important for contractors to keep up with what’s going on throughout the construction industry. Contractors Turning to Alternative Construction Solutions Amid Workforce Shortage. The ongoing labor shortage in construction is leading some contractors to try out new ways to boost efficiency.

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Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 22, 2018

Employers are placed in a difficult position. While slips, trips and falls are among the most reported and costly injuries, confusion surrounds the definition of slip resistance as well as the accepted method for evaluating slip-resistant footwear.

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Construction Marketing

MARCH 11, 2022

According to the National Safety Council, 12,900 work-related injuries happen every day in the United States. From severe back pain to broken bones, workers across different industries and occupations can become susceptible to a wide range of injuries. 30% of lost-time injury claims come from slips, trips, and falls.

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