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.

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 16, 2023

This piping pierced his side causing internal injuries and he was pronounced dead at the scene. They also failed to adequately identify the risks involved with the use of improvised cable dispensing methods or ensure that the surrounding area was free of material which could cause injury in the event of a fall.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 5, 2023

A person died yesterday at a former Henry Construction site in west London. incident response ambulances”) along Kensington High Street outside a construction site. Henry Construction was originally the main contractor on the job to build 19 apartments above commercial premises on the high street. 12 ambulances (incl.

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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. Title Abstract Offices. Insurance Carriers.

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Construction Junkie

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

Well, I didn’t really intend for Construction Junkie to be filled with a bunch of articles to bum you out , but when dozens of people are injured from a jobsite incident, it’s important for us all to learn from it in order to avoid similar circumstances in the future. via KVUE on YouTube.

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Construction Marketing

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

A series of innovative ideas in construction have been used to bring a remarkable difference in the industry.There is no shortage of tech gadgets for commercial projects as there are a number on offer for various projects. Here is a look at some ways these gadgets are making their way on construction work sites.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 6, 2013

Apprentices and most Journeymen working on a construction job site are better off not thinking but simply following routines and patterns established by management based upon best practices. Our main office is a two story building we purchased at auction for the right price. We experienced no injuries. Don''t Let Them Think!

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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. Title Abstract Offices. Insurance Carriers.

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FDR Safety

MAY 19, 2016

For years, OSHA has been claiming that employers often attempt to discourage the reporting of injuries by disciplining, drug testing, or taking other steps to discourage injured workers from reporting an injury. Inform employees of the procedure for reporting work-related injuries and illnesses. The new rule changes that.

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Construction Marketing

MAY 27, 2022

For instance, you can construct fabric structures for mining operations and storage equipment for landscaping, construction, and automotive businesses. They can even be used as meeting spaces or offices—all you have to do is include electricity. They Require Less Time To Construct. They’re Durable And Safe.

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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. Hazardous conditions can have both short-term and long-term financial consequences along with the possibility of work-related illness or injury. . of all deaths in the construction industry. . Struck-by accidents.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Worker safety, adapting to change and technology and innovation driving the future of the construction industry were some of the themes we saw highlighted in industry news throughout February. Reducing safety incidents is a top priority in the construction industry. Technology Aiding Construction Finance Professionals.

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BD+C

MAY 15, 2014

The improved economy has boosted construction starts, but a shortage of experienced trade workers has led to more on-the-job injuries and construction defects, says Doug Cauti, senior vice president and chief underwriting officer of Liberty Mutual’s construction practice.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

Repetitive stress injury. As a construction worker, I think, you are more prone to a repetitive stress injury that an office worker. As a construction worker, I think, you are more prone to a repetitive stress injury that an office worker. Repetitive stress injuries can be prevented and minimized.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Question: I Needed to Report Injuries on My OSHA Logs. Answer: Keep in mind that injuries and incidents will affect your safety status. With injuries, you’re likely to see a drop in your grades and may have to communicate that if your new submissions remove you from compliance. What are enhanced protections available to you?

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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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Fieldwire

AUGUST 16, 2023

For the last several years I have been opening many of my presentations with the statement that “construction is really hard.” If I am speaking to a bunch of seasoned construction managers, they look at me and say “no kidding.” If it’s a bunch of non-construction people, they look at me and say “really…why?” It really is hard.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 4, 2022

3D printing offers big promises for construction. While clearly, 3D printing technology has proven beneficial in the medical, aerospace, and tool-making arenas since its inception, there’s one other field that’s potentially poised to break out: the construction sector. A History of 3D Printing in Construction.

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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. Startling data from OSHA states that burn-related injuries make up 5% of fatalities in construction sites. Stories like that of the Charlotte construction site should never have to happen.

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Lets Build

AUGUST 8, 2017

Did you know that working in construction you are six times more likely to die from suicide than from a fall from a height? That is a statistic that “ The Construction Industry Helpline ”, an organization to help those in the construction industry on a variety of topics, CEO Bill Hill has discovered. – Nih.gov.

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Pro Builder

JUNE 3, 2020

Doctor Saves Construction Worker’s Life Via FaceTime. In March, Dr. Dan Carlin saved a construction worker’s life via FaceTime and showed how crucial instant access to medical professionals can be, Changing America reports. Workers at the site can call whenever there is an accident or injury. Wed, 06/03/2020 - 10:24.

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Construction Marketing

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

Construction firm owners are beginning to truly understand the benefits of using smartphone and tablet devices for work. Now, even small firms can afford to construct and implement mobile apps into their business. Here are some processes in the construction industry that can make an easy conversion to mobile.

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Mobility Inspections Construction Safety 232

HardHatChat

MARCH 9, 2010

When it comes to current retail and commercial construction trends , we all know there aren’t a lot of new shopping centers under construction right now, or new office buildings under construction for that matter. Sloppy site – Is a construction safety plan in place and is the site clean? Q uiet over there!

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Levelset

JUNE 29, 2022

To those on the jobsite day-to-day, it’s no surprise that construction consistently tops the list of the most dangerous industries in the US. But because of the inherent dangers on construction jobsites, contractors are under close scrutiny for compliance. OSHA standards for construction. Peter Lindborg. View profile.

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Construction Equipment

SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

construction worker died in an accident while working on the rehabilitation of the Bong Bridge in Duluth, Minn., The Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office said the deceased suffered “multiple blunt force injuries due to a pedestrian-forklift mishap.” reports the Duluth News Tribune.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

This fact is true in the construction industry, where connected data can serve as a key method for better collaboration and greater project efficiency. The construction industry is currently swimming in a pool of data. In fact, 95% of all data captured in the construction and engineering industry goes unused. Integrations.

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Fieldwire

MAY 16, 2022

Construction hasn’t always been the most technologically advanced industry, but recent years have shown that technology has been beneficial in nearly every aspect of it. From safety training and accident prevention to AR building assistance, technology does indeed belong on the drafting table and the construction site alike.

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Industrial Accidents Construction Safety 98

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 14, 2018

At Viewpoint and throughout the construction industry, productivity has been a popular topic of discussion. People are right to be concerned, since in 2017, McKinsey Global Institute found the construction industry’s labor productivity only improved 1 percent globally over the past 20 years. Streamline Processes.

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Construction Junkie

APRIL 23, 2020

In an attempt to justify talking about the Chicago Bulls on a construction blog, I’m going to pull some lessons out of the first couple of episodes from the series that contractors can apply to their own business. As Bulls owner Jerry Reinsdorf explained, why would you risk a career ending injury for short term gain? What’s Next?

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Best Practices Construction Law

MAY 18, 2018

Chris is a partner and Cheri Gatlin is Chair of the firm’s Construction and Project Development Practice Group. on safety policies, OSHA and regulatory compliance, contracts, disputes, and all areas where law and construction intersect. “To Mainstream headlines highlight several cases where construction accidents = criminal charges.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 5, 2022

How to Manage Risk in Your Construction Project. According to The Construction Industry Institute , there are about 107 construction risks you should consider when managing a project. What is Construction Risk Management? 3 Primary Classifications of Construction Risks.

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Construction Junkie

JUNE 3, 2020

Many construction sites are open after nationwide shelter-in-place orders slowed the industry due to the Coronavirus Pandemic, but it’s still not business as usual. Social distancing efforts still need to be in place, but that can be hard to manage.

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Safety Services Company

DECEMBER 12, 2023

of budgets are spent on injury while only 2.6% Failure to invest in training puts your teams and organization at risk of injury and loss. How to Sufficiently Train Employees Investing more in safety training doesn’t only ensure prequalification but has sizable impacts on lowering the risk of onsite injury. on training.

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FDR Safety

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

The lost workday case rate describes the number of recordable work-related injuries or illnesses per 100 full time employees that result in lost or restricted days or job transfer. 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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Work Gearz

APRIL 28, 2022

These internal met guards offer the same amount of protection as external met guards in cases of sudden impact injury. This is especially true if part of your work takes place off-site in an office or meetings with clients. Metatarsal Injury Fractures. Pain and swelling are conditions that appear with this type of injury.

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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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FDR Safety

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

It does not matter whether it is an office, data center, factory, warehouse/distribution, laboratory, utility work, etc, the risk assessment process is applicable and should be applied to all types work. Examples of hazards and their current controls that could lead to an injury or a fatality are summarized in Table 1.

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