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The 7 Biggest Construction Safety Stories of 2020

Construction Junkie

2020 was a challenging year in many respects, but none greater than from a safety standpoint. While the pandemic was a large part of the construction safety conversation last year, there were several other developments to take note of for your projects in the future. Below are the 7 biggest construction safety stories of 2020: 1.

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Construction Cost Estimate

Job Order Contracting

To estimate, per the Merriam-Webster dictionary, is to produce a statement of the approximate cost. Construction cost estimators know there is a more to it than this definition indicates. Site, Weather, Time, Safety, Security, Factors. Contractor Overhead & Profit. Estimate Considerations. Scope of Work. Quantities.

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Do Roofers Have to Wear Hard Hats?

Work Gearz

It is no where guaranteed that the roofers don’t have to climb down under roofs to load and unload materials that are required in the building of the roofs and get exposed to overhead objects. Also, there remains the chance that there might be an electric line hanging overhead when the roofers are building on the roofs! That said, .

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No Anchorage Point, No Problem with This Mobile Fall Protection Solution

Construction Junkie

Finding anchorage points can definitely be a struggle in certain circumstances, which is why I was intrigued when I found the Malta Dynamics Mobile Grabber recently. The Malta Dynamics X Series Mobile Grabber is a mobile fall protection device that provides an overhead anchorage point for those exact situations.

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How Much Does Rework Really Cost Your Job and What Can You Do to Stop It?

Construction Junkie

Unsatisfied with stopping at direct cost, the researches at Navigant then turned their attention to overhead costs, which include managerial, supervisor, and site safety costs. The full article is definitely worth a read and can be found on the Construction Manager’s Asscoaition of America’s website.

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Can Bump Caps be Worn Backwards?

Work Gearz

When you are working in constrained spaces where head protection is a must, yet there are no chances of getting hit by falling or flying object, but instead you can hit your head yourself against overhead hanging objects or low-ceilings, that is when you have to choose a bump cap instead of a hard hat. Pros of wearing bump caps backwards: ?

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What Type of Hard Hats are Not ANSI Approved?

Work Gearz

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. OSHA and ANSI approved hard hats meet all the requirements that are needed for your safety in the hazardous environment. They also do not offer any electrical resistance.

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