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Pros And Cons Of Using Concrete In Commercial Stairs

Construction Marketing

There is no denying that many new commercial projects incorporate concrete structures into their designs. Due to this characteristic, builders are able to design structures of various sizes and styles. Construction crews may have to employ various methods and techniques to ensure that their concrete stairs adhere to safety regulations.

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COVID-19 Liability for Building Owners

Green Building Law Update

courts have never addressed a pandemic like SARS-CoV-2 (the current designation for what had been the Novel Coronavirus 2019). Moreover, an invitee cannot maintain a negligence suit merely from a showing that an injury was sustained in the defendant’s building. With Covid-19 spreading across the U.S.

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OSHA Testing Can Reduce Employer Liability, Saves Companies Money

Construction Law Monitor

million workers suffer serious injury or illness related to their jobs, according to a white paper published by Occupational Safety and Health Administration of the United States Department of Labor (OSHA).While Yet many business owners resist mandatory workplace inspections and tighter safety regulations imposed by OSHA.

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OSHA Top 10 Series: Fall Protection Applications and Innovative Technology

Safety Services Company

Fall Protection is not something that should be taken lightly by any company because the consequences of a breach in policy can result in death or serious injury to workers engaging in work at heights. Fall Protection encompasses all categories that define controls used to prevent injuries resulting from a fall. OSHA Regulations.

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OSHA Top 10 Series: Fall Protection Applications and Innovative Technology

Safety Services Company

Fall Protection is not something that should be taken lightly by any company because the consequences of a breach in policy can result in death or serious injury to workers engaging in work at heights. Fall Protection encompasses all categories that define controls used to prevent injuries resulting from a fall. OSHA Regulations.

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Are Timberland Boots Good for Construction?

Work Gearz

A Risk of Foot Injury. Slippery surfaces are one of the foremost reasons for injuries at construction sites. This is where technology can take a leading role in the creation of both materials and designs that contribute to the creation of slip-resistant outer soles. When looking for safety features, keep these needs in mind: 1.

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2013 Interpretations of OSHA Regulations

Safety Services Company

Even while creating new regulations and amending current ones to fit the workplace’s changing safety standards, OSHA is hard at work providing guidance material to help employers follow their rules, and answering questions and providing guidance on existing rules. Representatives of employers and employees. May 2, 2013.

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