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What Certifications Does A Crane Need To Operate On Construction Sites?

Construction Marketing

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. It also helps minimize accidents and uphold professionalism within the construction industry.

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What Does It Take to Work Around Power?

Construction Business Owner

Between 1992 and 2006, 102 construction workers died as a result of crane-related, overhead power line electrocutions. To help reduce these needless deaths, in 2010, OSHA spelled out the steps necessary for cranes to work around power lines in the updated Cranes and Derricks in Construction Standard OSHA 1926 Subpart CC.

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Your Favorite Construction Junkie Articles in 2020

Construction Junkie

Below were your favorite 10 Construction Junkie posts from 2020: 1. 2020 Best Construction Podcast Competition The sixth annual Best Construction Blog contest was a huge success, with more nominations and more overall votes than ever before. Click here to check out the full list of best podcasts… 2.

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What’s in a JOC Coefficient

Job Order Contracting

Here’s a listing of what is typically included in a construction contractor’s Job Order Contract coefficient… Contractor’s overhead and profit. Subcontractors’ overhead and profit. What’s in a JOC Coefficient should be specifically detailed in the Job Order Contract Request for Proposal.

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OSHA Safety

Safety Services Company

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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7 Ways to Improve Construction Site Safety

Levelset

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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OSHA Top 10 Series: Fall Protection Applications and Innovative Technology

Safety Services Company

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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