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Why PPE is the Last Line of Defense

Construction Business Owner

mhodges Wed, 07/05/2023 - 09:33 Every year, millions of workers get injured on the job, and a significant number of reported occupational injuries are hand related. Depending on the severity, not only do these injuries have a huge medical cost associated with them but are also expensive in terms of lost productivity and wages.

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5 Design Considerations When Building In Harsh Environments

Construction Marketing

Engineering in harsh environments poses a distinct set of challenges that call for innovative and robust design solutions. Material Selection Selecting the appropriate materials is essential for designing structures in harsh environments. When designing military shelter systems , the material choice becomes even more critical.

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The Myth Of Zero Energy And Its Adverse Impact On Prevention Through Design

FDR Safety

THIS ARTICLE IS FOCUSED ON prevention through design (PTD) and why use of the term “zero energy” lockout/tagout (LOTO) for all service and maintenance tasks creates a range of adverse impacts. Examples of such impacts are: •impeding efficient and effective equipment designs when tasks (e.g., national consensus standards (e.g.,

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Why Another Tool Is Needed to Reduce Safety Risks

FDR Safety

Total rate (Case rate for days away Since 1992, US businesses, governmental agencies, and industry have substantially reduced the number of recordable injuries. equipment, training, programs), we may not be identifying and targeting the hazards and exposures that can most often lead to serious injuries and fatalities (SIFs).

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Construction Risk Management: How to Reduce Top Construction Risks

Autodesk Construction Cloud

How to Manage Risk in Your Construction Project. According to The Construction Industry Institute , there are about 107 construction risks you should consider when managing a project. Before you start panicking about the 90 plus risks on the list you’re probably not completely aware of at this moment, let’s take a step back.

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Altec Recalls Crane Jibs for Injury Risk

Construction Equipment

According to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports the cranes are at risk for unexpected movement when the limiting pin is not inserted in the correct position. Such unrestricted movement increases the risk for operator injury, NHTSA said. There will be no charge for the kit installation.'

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A simple way to do risk assessments

FDR Safety

Recently I’ve done dozens of Task Based Risk Assessments (TaBRA) for clients, and the experience always reinforces for me the importance of worker input and the relative speed in which an assessment can be performed. The first level of risk assessment comes from the worker. It was clearing jams. Why not get their perspective?

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