Levelset

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Because this line of work has a greater chance of injury or death than others, contractors must take great care to make sure work zones are safe and workers are protected. . In this article, we’ll explore the most common jobsite safety risks — and what contractors can do to improve safety for all parties involved. .

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 1, 2022

Safety is foundational to construction. Even with all the focus put on budgets, timelines, and processes, safety still comes first. After all, safety can affect all these aspects of a construction project, and more. 10 Winning Strategies to Enhance Construction Safety. 10 Winning Strategies to Enhance Construction Safety.

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Wolgast Corporation

MARCH 2, 2022

Safety is an important aspect of any business but especially in construction, where a little accident can have serious impacts to those involved; the trades people on site, the owner, and the contractor. All work sites are subject to OSHA and governmental inspections.

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FDR Safety

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

7 Tips for Building a Strong Contractor Safety Program. See you at the National Safety Council Congress. 7 Tips for Building a Strong Contractor Safety Program. Require that contractors provide you with documentation of their safety performance and safety program. Join Our Mailing List.

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Levelset

JUNE 29, 2022

The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) is the federal agency responsible for maintaining workplace safety across all industries. But because of the inherent dangers on construction jobsites, contractors are under close scrutiny for compliance. Top 10 OSHA violations by contractors. Peter Lindborg.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Safety is a contractor’s number one priority. In order to keep workers safe, contractors must first identify potential hazards, then determine how to control or prevent them. A job safety analysis, also called a JSA, identifies potentially hazardous tasks and provides controls to mitigate or eliminate those hazards.

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Safety Services Company

MAY 9, 2024

In May, we celebrate National Electrical Safety Month (NESM) by emphasizing the importance of prioritizing the safety of your team members through strict adherence to electrical safety protocols. Below, we’ll go beyond the basic electrical safety protocols and offer key workplace safety tips to help you stay proactive.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Many contractors are practically drowning in data and don’t have the right tools to parse and analyze the data in ways that would have meaningful impacts on their projects. We’ve heard our customers discuss it at both our Digital Contractor Roadshows and our Collaborate 2018 user conference this year. That, however, is changing.

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Constructonomics

JANUARY 21, 2014

An illegal extension has left a landlord with a £24,000 and a criminal record, after local council safety officers deemed it to be in an “appalling condition” with numerous safety issues – including a slew of fire safety offences which put the building’s occupants at a very real risk of injury or death.

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FDR Safety

APRIL 27, 2017

Reports of amputations lead to improved workplace safety through employer settlements. Illinois contractor fined $267K after continuing to expose workers to fall hazards. USPS faces $111K in fines after OSHA inspection again finds hazards at Maryland facility. 3M recalls fall prevention device over safety concerns.

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Safety Services Company

JULY 8, 2019

Technology-Based Improvements in Occupational Health and Safety. As HSE professionals, we’re always looking for a way to continually improve the health and safety of our worksites. Digital Recordkeeping for Safety Data. Smart Safety Clothing.

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BD+C

MAY 1, 2023

Utilizing computer vision, AI technology for visual jobsite tasks 0 qpurcell Mon, 05/01/2023 - 09:32 AEC Tech Burns & McDonnell breaks down three ways computer vision can effectively assist workers on the job site, from project progress to safety measures. nonfatal injuries or illnesses that required days off in 2020.

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Construction Junkie

MARCH 9, 2021

The following article has been sponsored by Hilmerson Safety and also appeared first on HilmersonSafety.com. 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.

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Construction Marketing

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

Site Inspections. Paper forms can produce several vulnerabilities and inefficiencies for site inspections. One problem with using paper forms for site inspections is that workers could report inspecting a site they never visited. Switching to a mobile app for site inspections will greatly improve efficiency.

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Safety Services Company

MARCH 16, 2018

How to Promote Employee Safety in the Workplace. Welcome to Safe Friday, this week we’re going to cover employee safety. On the job safety is a program of proactive participation between employers, supervisors, and employees; safety is everyone’s business. Everyone needs to be involved in company safety.

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Safety Services Company

APRIL 12, 2018

Process Safety Management. Welcome to Safe Friday, this week we’re going to cover the ins and outs of process safety managment. Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals prevents or minimizes the consequences of catastrophic releases of toxic, reactive, flammable or explosive chemicals. Working with Contractors.

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Construction Junkie

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

The list gives a glimpse into what contractors struggle the most with and also what OSHA inspectors focus the most on. Despite being the leading cause of jobsite injuries and fatalities for a long time, fall protection is still a huge opportunity in the industry.

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ENR Construction

JULY 29, 2015

Contractors with strong safety cultures enjoy more than just significantly lower injury rates.

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Work Gearz

OCTOBER 13, 2021

If yes, are you fully equipped to ensure your safety at the workplace? . Head injuries are one of the most common accidents that occur at construction sites. Safety caps are must at construction sites and if you are a construction worker you must have come across a wide variety of safety caps and hats. .

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Fieldwire

JANUARY 11, 2023

When determining the objectives and key results for the year ahead, general contractors and subcontractors must think of their own goals and constraints, and take into account the challenges and issues that affect the sector as a whole. Bureau of Labor Statistics , there were 5,190 fatal work injuries recorded in the United States in 2021.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 5, 2022

Construction Jobsite Safety: Strategies and Resources for Worker Well-Being. Jobsite safety is critical for workers and for your home building company. Consider these elements of a training and awareness program to save lives, mitigate injuries, and reduce liability and costs . Fri, 08/05/2022 - 07:00.

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Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 8, 2013

Third–party prequalification is a rapidly-growing business model providing companies with a convenient way to ensure contractors meet safety, fiscal, and other requirements before being hired to work on a jobsite. If a contractor wants to work for an Owner Client, they must ensure they meet all of the needs of the Owner Client.

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Fieldwire

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

This is the advanced planning that needs to be addressed individually, by each trade contractor , in order to ensure success out at the job site. I hear this constantly, it’s describes perfectly why our industry lacks in safety, quality, and productivity, and it is absolutely not true. The initial response was to blame the field crew.

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Pro Builder

JULY 27, 2020

As builders and trade contractors start to get back on track following the impact of COVID-19 and its restrictions, there are legal concerns to consider. They’ll need training, at the very least to recognize the general symptoms of COVID-19 and to answer employee questions about the company’s workplace safety practices , Travers says.

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Pro Builder

JULY 28, 2022

Excavation and Trench Safety Best Practices for Construction Jobsites. Know the risks and the corrective measures you should take on your jobsites to ensure crew safety and prevent excavation fatalities. Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA). OSHA is making trenching and excavation safety its No.

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NH Construction Law

JANUARY 1, 2019

The implied warranty of habitability attending new construction, affording consumers a minimum level of protection against latent defects that are not readily identifiable from inspection of the premises, is itself a creature of public policy. Healthsource New Hampshire , 140 N.H. 770, 775 (1996). ” Id. Cambridge Point, LLC , 478 Mass.

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Lets Build

MAY 19, 2023

The contractor must adhere to the project specifications while considering quality standards, such as ASTM, ANSI, ACI, and AWS. So, contractors must establish a process that imbues professionalism and supports collaboration. More importantly, poor-quality construction impacts the project’s safety.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 6, 2019

Improving collaboration between contractors and clients is key to building long-term relationships. Simply getting the job done isn’t enough for today’s leading contractors. Contractors know that creating a positive culture — combining real-time collaboration with excellent execution — that breeds happy clients.

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Work Gearz

AUGUST 25, 2021

Well, because as a roofer you have to work in harsh conditions and therefore, you require the right outfit for your safety. Below is a chart curated by OSHA (The Occupational Safety and Health Administration) so that we have an understanding of the importance of humidity in the roofing profession : Heat Index. Risk Level.

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Julian Construction

APRIL 1, 2011

JulianConstruction.com: ‘California’s Most Trusted Contractor’ » 04/01/2011. Older structures can collapse completely, trapping loved ones, and creating lasting injuries and even in the most extreme cases, death. Older house rarely meet existing safety standards and almost always need retrofitting. Inspection Consultation.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 9, 2018

If there’s one thing all contractors are interested in, it’s cutting costs. Prevent Safety Issues with Drones and Automation. But today’s new technologies make it easier to monitor safety and avoid common injuries. This helps identify safety hazards quickly. Monitor safety and progress with drones.

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Construction Lawyer

MAY 30, 2012

He is a partner in the law firm of Sabo & Zahn, concentrating in construction law and representing owners, contractors, architects, developers, engineers and other parties in the construction process. Unlimited liability for designers and contractors. Zahn is a licensed architect and attorney in the State of Illinois.

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FDR Safety

MARCH 9, 2023

1, 2019, the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission (OSHRC) reversed an OSHA citation issued to Suncor Energy Inc. The Commission vacated the citations for two primary reasons: Suncor had implemented a robust safety program that met and exceeded OSHA standards. as the controlling employer for a fall protection violation.

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Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Preventative maintenance is critical to facilities occupant health and safety, as well as meeting an organization’s fiduciary responsibilities. Check Bollard/Barricade safeties (proximity, Photo, infra red, pressure etc) 7. Inspect electrical power panel. Inspect control panel for loose connections. Tool Group A.

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Construction Junkie

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

One of the key components to building a proper safety culture is first building awareness. The good news is that construction companies don’t need to come up with safety topics and information by themselves, there are actually a lot of fantastic resources available online and many of them are free.

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Work Gearz

JULY 3, 2020

Still, on the fence about getting fire safety training, you have landed on the right page! Proper fire safety training educates you of the actions needed to be taken in times of an emergency. Proper fire safety training educates you of the actions needed to be taken in times of an emergency. Why Fire Safety Training is Smart?

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Safety Services Company

MARCH 29, 2018

PPE for Industrial Safety . Welcome to Safe Friday, this week we’re going to cover the ins and outs of PPE for industrial safety. Let’s review the most common categories and types of PPE available: Eye and face protection: Industrial safety glasses, goggles, face shields, welding helmets. Industrial Safety for Back Health.

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