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What are the common safety violations in construction work and how can you avoid them?

Lets Build

Safety violations on construction sites aren’t uncommon—just look at these statistics: Over 20% of all fatal workplace accidents in the EU during 2019 took place in the construction industry, making it the top industry for fatal injuries. of non-fatal accidents due to safety violations took place on construction sites in the EU.

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6 Ways to Improve Machine Operators’ Safety on Construction Sites

Fieldwire

For example, in the United States, an astounding one out of every five deaths in the workplace is due to a construction accident , according to statistics published by the country’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Perhaps most fundamentally, there needs to be a safety management system in place. Safety Training.

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The Power of Augmented Reality (AR) in Construction

Autodesk Construction Cloud

a piece of furniture or appliance) might look like in their own environment. When leveraged properly, augmented reality can help you win more projects, collaborate with team members, and even improve safety. Enhanced safety. AR technology can also improve safety on the jobsite. What is AR?

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Top construction events and trade shows to attend in Europe for 2023-2024

Lets Build

Supported by hundreds of partners and sponsors, professionals from every construction sector will find demos and events helpful to their organisation at UKCW Birmingham. You’ll hear lectures from diverse industry experts and policymakers tackling topics from social value and the skills crisis to building safety and regulation.

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Top construction events and trade shows to attend in Europe for 2023-2024

Lets Build

Supported by hundreds of partners and sponsors, professionals from every construction sector will find demos and events helpful to their organisation at UKCW Birmingham. You’ll hear lectures from diverse industry experts and policymakers tackling topics from social value and the skills crisis to building safety and regulation.

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5 Current Construction Industry Challenges and How Technology Can Help

Fieldwire

From safety training and accident prevention to AR building assistance, technology does indeed belong on the drafting table and the construction site alike. Safety Incidents and Recordables. The best action is to plan ahead to ensure your employee’s safety and health. Supply Chain Issues.

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How to Prevent Common Bottlenecks in Construction Project Workflows

Fieldwire

The quality of the build and meeting pre-set safety and health targets may also be important factors in determining the success of construction work. These will tend to wear better with time, particularly in harsh weather or difficult environments. To learn more about Fieldwire, please register for a live demo. Schedule Demo.

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