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. Hire experts.

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Fieldwire

JANUARY 25, 2022

No doubt, construction is a risky business. Every construction project is uniquely different, and the distinctive characteristics of the industry - such as high-cost intensity and lengthy durations - also add an additional layer of complexity to the risk landscape. According to OSHA, one in five deaths among U.S.

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Work Gearz

MAY 29, 2022

Such a job involves risks that can lead to severe injuries. Considering protecting the head is just as important as shielding any other part of the body, OSHA has suggested that even mechanics should wear hard hats as a part of their PPE gear. There is always some sort of risk involved in a mechanic’s day-to-day work.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

So it makes sense to understand where the greatest safety risks lie and to have programs in place to address these risk areas. Most safety hazards fall into one of four main categories, and OSHA, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, targets these with specific precautions.

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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.

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Safety Services Company

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Risk assessments are absolutely integral to implementing safety at the workplace. Simply put, risk assessments are when you analyze your next series of steps in order to evaluate the safest course of action to address the task at hand. In every undertaking, there are going to be risks. Let’s dive right in!

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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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Safety Services Company

JANUARY 9, 2013

OSHA issues plan to target high risk workplaces. 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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Safety Services Company

DECEMBER 20, 2012

OSHA announces stakeholder meetings to discuss prevention of backover injuries. 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 first will take place Jan.

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FDR Safety

APRIL 30, 2012

While appropriate use of lockout/tagout is critical to safe operation, OSHA sometimes has been going too far in ramping up lockout enforcement, as shown in a recent case where a violation was withdrawn. This type of activity actually falls under OSHA’s established exemption for minor servicing. Lockout citation withdrawn.

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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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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. To mitigate the risks and protect workers, safely store them in OSHA-approved containers.

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Safety Services Company

MAY 3, 2021

We’ve put together a list of the top 7 construction safety meeting topics you should be addressing regularly. Each of these topics is highly relevant to the construction industry. They were chosen based on the number of accidents and injuries that occur each year at construction workplaces. Preventing Struck-By Injuries.

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Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

OSHA Top 10 Series: Fall Protection Applications and Innovative Technology. As part of our continued focus on OSHA’s Top Ten most frequently cited violations to its standards, in this article we will focus specifically on Fall Protection as it is the number one most commonly cited standard for 2018. OSHA Regulations.

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Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

OSHA Top 10 Series: Fall Protection Applications and Innovative Technology . As part of our continued focus on OSHA’s Top Ten most frequently cited violations to its standards, in this article we will focus specifically on Fall Protection as it is the number one most commonly cited standard for 2018. OSHA Regulations.

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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. of all deaths in the construction industry. .

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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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Safety Services Company

APRIL 5, 2018

OSHA Safety & Compliance. Welcome to Safe Friday, this week we’re going to cover the ins and outs of OSHA safety and compliance. OSHA Inspections. Workplace inspections and investigations are conducted by OSHA compliance safety and health officers trained in safety and industrial hygiene.

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Safety Services Company

JANUARY 7, 2013

Injury & Illness Prevention Program Highlights OSHA’s 2013 Priorities. 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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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. Here are the top 6 training courses for the construction industry that address high risk activities: 1.

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Fieldwire

AUGUST 6, 2023

In this guest blog post for Fieldwire, Patrick Hogan explains five common challenges project managers face on construction projects. Each construction project poses unique challenges — this is why construction project managers have distinct roles and responsibilities to fulfill from project to project.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 9, 2018

Despite regulations, asbestos is still a real and present danger for construction workers. Though 42 percent of construction deaths involve falls , a surprising 17 percent are attributed to exposure to toxic materials like asbestos. Those who worked in construction toward the end of asbestos’ peak may just be discovering symptoms now.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 29, 2018

Compared to other industries, construction can be pretty dangerous. Yet we’ve also seen practical insights into how construction technology can improve worker safety. Read the following stories from May’s construction news to find out what’s new, what’s changing and what’s worth your attention.

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Work Gearz

DECEMBER 8, 2022

So, for professionals that work in the construction business, are Timberland boots a good choice for construction work? How Do You Choose Good Work Boots for Construction? The quest for a good pair of construction work boots can be quite challenging.   What Kind of Safety Features Do Construction Work Boots Need?

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Safety Services Company

JANUARY 29, 2014

Top OSHA Violations 2013 Whitepaper. Are you confident that your business will survive an OSHA inspection without falling for the same violations that account for 45% more citations for the top 10 in 2013? Construction laborers 17.4. Top 10 OSHA Violations for 2013 Reveal Increase in Citations. Roofers 40.5.

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Work Gearz

DECEMBER 8, 2022

There are tens of dozens of work boots available for construction workers, but you may wonder which type of boot is appropriate for a project engineer or construction project manager. Do Construction Managers Need Steel Toe Work Boots? Are There Specific Legal Safety Requirements for Construction Boots?

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Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Those who do not comply pose a high risk of impacting the hiring client’s project. You must upload 3 years of OSHA logs, Insurance (COI & EMR), and Safety programs (RAVS®). The *ISNetworld® prequalification involves uploading documentation and answering 1,200 questions called an MSQ® or Management Systems Questionnaire®.

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ENR Construction

JULY 19, 2018

Petitioners say agriculture and construction workers face greatest risk of heat-related deaths and injuries.

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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 Equipment

JUNE 3, 2015

Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) found a local contractor, Titan Technologies Inc., putting its workers at risk of serious and fatal injury by having them work in trenches without cave-on protections. In Boise, Idaho, the U.S.

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Work Gearz

JUNE 4, 2021

Hard hats are a must for every worker whose work area consists of any risk of hazard leading from getting hit on the head. 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. Requirements of Hard Hats by OSHA.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

On November 17, 2016, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a Final Rule designed to better protect workers at risk of falls from heights or on the same level. It will not have an effect on Construction or Agriculture standards. Cages and wells are not a ladder safety system.

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Work Gearz

JULY 7, 2020

Construction sites pose a major threat for the workers, be it small injuries or be fatal ones. And construction helmets are just apt for the purpose and are the ones you definitely cannot go without in a construction site. It protects the head from injuries against sharp objects. Things will be messier for you.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

For one thing, circumstances can change quickly in today’s uncertain construction industry. For another, work delays from 2021 are likely to impact the risk of subcontractor default in 2022 and beyond. . RIR describes the rate of employees per 100 full-time employees that have been involved in a recordable injury or illness. .

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

On November 17, 2016, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a Final Rule designed to better protect workers at risk of falls from heights or on the same level. It will not have an effect on Construction or Agriculture standards. Cages and wells are not a ladder safety system.

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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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FDR Safety

APRIL 4, 2018

With the President’s Trillion Dollar Infrastructure Plan, it is likely that the construction industry will see an increase in Megaprojects and other large-scale developments. While undoubtedly an exciting time for business, projects of this size can have a higher risk of safety violations and issues.

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