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Complying With OSHA Silica Safety Guidelines

Construction Business Owner

Complying With OSHA Silica Safety Guidelines. Inhaling silica particles can increase the risk of silicosis, lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Alex Headley. Fri, 09/10/2021 - 07:30. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), more than. and kidney disease.

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Job Order Contracting requirements, specifications, guidelines, and characteristics

Job Order Contracting

OpenJOC – Job Order Contracting requirements, specifications , guidelines, and characteristics that can be used to assure consistency, limit variation, and enable optimal efficiency with respect to material, products, processes and services fit for facilities management… renovation, repair, maintenance, and construction.

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Project Documentation: The Bad Little Email That Got Produced

Best Practices Construction Law

Believe it or not, there are always a wealth of emails and other documents produced in litigation that help “make the case” for the other side. ” Best Practices advises that you should have a written document management policy in place. Risks of informal communications (… see emails above… ).

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The Role of Construction Software Technology in Mitigating Risk

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Conflicts and other project risks can delay work and negatively impact bottom lines. Ironically, many of these issues can be avoided if all project stakeholders are given clear guidelines, communicated to clearly and given the project tools they need to undertake their roles efficiently. This may work for them. Project Issues.

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Maryland Schools will No Longer be LEED Certified

Green Building Law Update

Existing State Finance and Procurement Code Section 4-809(f) was amended adding new section (6), providing in relevant part, the Maryland Green Building Council shall: “(6) develop guidelines for new public school buildings to achieve the equivalent of the current version of the U.S. It was circulated last week as now effective.

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Building science: The process of mitigating mold and moisture

Construction Specifier

Health risks and effects Exposure to airborne mold can have varying effects on building occupants, depending on their individual sensitivities. Those who are affected may have an increased risk for respiratory symptoms, asthma, and respiratory infections in some individuals. Specifically Level 1 (small) would be < 0.9

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From Zero to Hero: Construction Risk Management

Safety Services Company

IS YOUR BUSINESS EFFECTIVELY PRIORITIZING CONSTRUCTION RISK MANAGEMENT? Truth be told, every industry involves risk. Whether the project involves a multi-million-dollar office building or a three-story apartment complex, there are several risks that need to be considered in order to ensure the success of any construction project.

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