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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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. Vehicles should also be inspected and maintained.

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Construction Equipment

JANUARY 5, 2016

Michaels revealed that one of the biggest ways to get inspected by OSHA i s to report injuries as worker error rather than finding the root cause. When employers say an injury was a worker’s fault, an inspection will likely take place,” said Michaels.

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Pro Builder

JULY 28, 2022

Excavation and Trench Safety Best Practices for Construction Jobsites. Trenching and excavating are two of the most dangerous activities in the construction industry. Additionally, employers, owners, and managers need to ensure a safe means to enter and exit trenches on jobsites and must keep materials away from trench edges. .

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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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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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Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The labor shortage is an ongoing challenge, and it's an issue that's plaguing construction firms all around the world. Take, for example, Japan , where 60% of construction firms are reportedly experiencing labor shortages. So, how can firms navigate the construction workforce shortage? of people in construction are women 6.7%

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 5, 2022

Construction Jobsite Safety: Strategies and Resources for Worker Well-Being. Consider these elements of a training and awareness program to save lives, mitigate injuries, and reduce liability and costs . More than half of that spending (56%) went toward safety education, a sign that construction remains a potentially dangerous job.

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Safety Services Company

NOVEMBER 22, 2013

Each year OSHA conducts around 50,000 workplace inspections. While the odds of a workplace being inspected are less than 1 percent, it is vital for business owners to understand how to navigate the four steps of an inspection. Step 2 the Inspection. Step 1 Opening Conference.

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Safety Services Company

MARCH 3, 2014

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has issued its annual inspection plan under the Site-Specific Targeting 2014 * program to direct enforcement resources to workplaces where the highest rates of injuries and illnesses occur.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 1, 2022

Safety is foundational to construction. After all, safety can affect all these aspects of a construction project, and more. Read on for 10 key ways you can improve construction safety, and set your team and future projects up for a safer, better end result. 10 Winning Strategies to Enhance Construction Safety.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 14, 2022

Construction safety is essential for a project to go smoothly and, more importantly, get crews home safe. Good construction safety software can make a significant difference in the level of safety at your construction site. What is Construction Safety Management Software? .

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

Estimates suggest that repetitive motion injuries cost United States businesses over $20 billion just in workers’ compensation alone. Business costs aside, Repetitive Motion Injuries (RMIs) are a heavy burden to the individual as well. Business costs aside, Repetitive Motion Injuries (RMIs) are a heavy burden to the individual as well.

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Construction Law Monitor

DECEMBER 17, 2012

million workers suffer serious injury or illness related to their jobs, according to a white paper published by Occupational Safety and Health Administration of the United States Department of Labor (OSHA).While Yet many business owners resist mandatory workplace inspections and tighter safety regulations imposed by OSHA.

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FDR Safety

JUNE 27, 2012

The training requirements for OSHA’s approved 10 and 30 hour safety courses – used by thousands of employers in construction and general industry – have been revised to mandate more instruction on the exercise of employee rights in the workplace, including step-by-step instructions for filing an OSHA complaint. • How to respond.

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FDR Safety

JANUARY 22, 2016

All affected employers need to finalize their OSHA 300 log data about work-related injuries and illnesses that required medical treatment beyond first aid. In this case, you did not count the Monday of the injury, but you would count the four other workdays the employee was scheduled to work, but could not come in.

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Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 22, 2020

All of that thinking has since changed as they have recently stepped up their efforts to enforce healthy workplaces through workplace inspections and subsequent financial penalties. Largely it is the Healthcare and Rehabilitation sector, but it has spilled over into food processing industries, other manufacturing, and general construction.

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Safety Services Company

APRIL 5, 2018

OSHA Inspections. Workplace inspections and investigations are conducted by OSHA compliance safety and health officers trained in safety and industrial hygiene. Inspections are conducted without advance notice. There are circumstances when OSHA may give less than 24 hours’ notice to the employer. Walkthrough.

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FDR Safety

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

Court decisions have made it increasingly clear that employers share responsibility for the actions of contractors when it comes to safety on a worksite, but making sure that contractors follow through can be challenging. A copy of their OSHA 300A log, which summarizes on-the-job injuries and illnesses. Join Our Mailing List.

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Work Gearz

JANUARY 4, 2022

Well isn’t it amazing to watch our favorite Hollywood hunks on screen, donning tank tops and being the sexiest construction workers. Is it ok to wear tank tops to the construction site?? Can construction workers wear tank tops? . Why can’t construction workers wear tank tops? . But is that gonna remain a mere fantasy?

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Pro Builder

JULY 27, 2020

Construction is an industry where general contractors regularly hire third parties, or subcontractors, to do the bulk of the on-site work, so home builders sometimes are deemed the primary contractor. Travers, a labor and employment attorney and partner in the Jacksonville, Fla., Mike Beirne, Senior Editor. office of Akerman. .

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FDR Safety

APRIL 30, 2012

OSHA said in a 2002 bulletin that the lockout/tagout standard applied to the control of hazardous energy “when employees are involved in service or maintenance activities such as constructing, installing, setting up, adjusting, inspecting, modifying, and maintaining or servicing machines or equipment.”.

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Work Gearz

JUNE 4, 2021

Hard hats save the worker from any head injury do to hit bye above head objects hangings moving machinery’s and while loading and unloading objects. But not every hard hat can save you from the head injuries because the ones that are not approved by OSHA and meets the ANSI standards do not guarantee safety. They protect against burns.

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Safety Services Company

JANUARY 9, 2013

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. In addition, OSHA implements both national and local “emphasis” inspection programs to target high-risk hazards and industries.

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Safety Services Company

JUNE 26, 2014

In order to ensure that hard hats are safe employers and employee alike should use the following practices. Inspect hats regularly. Inspect the inside suspension for fraying, cuts, tears, and dirt. This will be different from the manufacture date, and may be important information in case of an injury or accident.

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FDR Safety

MARCH 9, 2023

as the controlling employer for a fall protection violation. One of Suncor’s subcontractors had two employees scheduled to inspect the welds, requiring them to enter the heater and climb to the third level of the scaffold where the guardrails were missing. There was a tag attached to the scaffold in the heater.

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Safety Services Company

APRIL 14, 2014

It’s up to the employer to ensure their operators have successfully completed a training program under an instructor who has the knowledge, training, and experience to teach and evaluate the operator. The employer shall permit only those employees qualified by training or experience to operate equipment or machinery. 1926.20'

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Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

At this year’s National Safety Council (NSC) expo, it was reported that workplace injuries and fatalities cost businesses an estimated $198.2 The NSC further reports that most workplace accidents and fatalities are preventable, and occur because employers made conscious decisions not to take the necessary steps to protect their workers.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

The Rule updates and clarifies standards, and adds training and inspection requirements. It will not have an effect on Construction or Agriculture standards. The idea is to get General Industry caught up to the fall protection procedures already in place in Construction and improved upon by industry best practices.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

The Rule updates and clarifies standards, and adds training and inspection requirements. It will not have an effect on Construction or Agriculture standards. The idea is to get General Industry caught up to the fall protection procedures already in place in Construction and improved upon by industry best practices.

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Construction Junkie

MARCH 9, 2021

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. For Women in Construction (WIC) Week 2021 Hilmerson Safety® celebrates women in the field by sharing their stories. How did they start?

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Safety Services Company

JULY 10, 2014

Heat illness from exposure to high temperatures and humidity, as well as UV exposure, can lead to serious injuries/illnesses. Employers should minimize outdoor work during peak heat hours when possible. Other weather-related conditions can result in hazards that both employers and employees should be prepared to deal with.

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Safety Services Company

JANUARY 16, 2013

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. The Bureau reports to have cooperated with OSHA throughout the inspection and promises it will address all deficiencies.

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Safety Services Company

JULY 8, 2019

One of the ways this can be achieved is through using new innovations in technology that not only make work easier and more efficient, but help professionals reduce the number of incidents at a worksite through data analytics as well as useful tools to prevent injuries. Digital Recordkeeping for Safety Data. Smart Safety Clothing.

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Safety Services Company

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

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. Ohio Chemical Company fined $545k following chemical release.

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Work Gearz

OCTOBER 6, 2021

On construction sites, hard hats are the greatest way to protect yourself against serious, life-altering injury or death. And these are enough reasons why you need a protective gear on your head to avoid fatal injuries. Employees tripping and falling from a height, . Contact with electrical wires, . According to OSHA.

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Safety Services Company

DECEMBER 17, 2017

An incident report is one of the most valuable tools an employer can have in their commitment to a safe and healthful workplace. If any workers were injured during the incident, they must receive the appropriate first aid, plus medical attention or transportation to a medical facility if the injuries are severe.

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