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Assessing the Design and Build Risk

Construction Law

Our regular expert insurance market commentary from John D Wright of JD Risk Associates looks at the available design and build risk cover available. Expect greater information requirements from underwriters in the wake of Grenfell before cover is provided, he warns.

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4 Ways To Improve Construction Safety In High-Traffic Areas

Construction Marketing

Thus, as an employer or construction company entrepreneur, you’re responsible for ensuring the safety of your employees, pedestrians, and motorists whenever you have construction work in progress. Injuries and, in severe cases, permanent disabilities or deaths can happen if there are very few preventative safety measures in place.

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Traditional construction procurement methods can endanger building safety

Job Order Contracting

Traditional construction procurement methods can endanger building safety, while an integrated, less adversarial approach can consistently improve safety and quality, while significantly reducing cost and delivery time. 2017, Building a Safer Future, Independent Review of Building, Regulations and Fire Safety: Interim Report. “The

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Why Another Tool Is Needed to Reduce Safety Risks

FDR Safety

Bureau of Labor Statistics Safety Data. As shown by the Bureau of Labor Statistics data in Figure 1 and Table 1, most all of the major safety metrics from work + Case rate for days of job transfer or restriction). Safety Metric Rate Change. The Need for Task Based Risk Assessment (TaBRA). Rate Change Over Time Period.

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Why PPE is the Last Line of Defense

Construction Business Owner

How to build a safe working space for your workers The hierarchy of controls identifies the safety controls many industries use to protect workers by minimizing or eliminating exposure to hazards. When viewed through the lens of the hierarchy of controls, personal protective equipment is the least effective safety measure.

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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., Download the full article here.

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Protecting students from modern security risks with rolling door and grilles

Construction Specifier

A rolling grille in a school to provide protection from modern security risks. By Jason Millard In recent years, the safety of students in schools has emerged as a paramount concern for districts across the United States. Photos courtesy Clopay® Corporation. However, preparedness goes beyond school officials and administrators.