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We plan to fail by failing to plan

Fieldwire

It’s an interesting topic because I think many people, both in and out of the industry, assume that construction activities are always well planned, assuming that when something goes wrong its in the execution, not the planning. However, it still doesn’t address planning at the individual task level. So how do we plan for that?

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Will your safety incentive plan be OK with OSHA?

FDR Safety

As mentioned in a previous post OSHA is warning companies not to structure rewards programs — whether intentionally or not — so that they encourage employees not to report injuries or illnesses. An example might be offering the chance to enter a prize drawing to all employees not injured in the previous year.

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How to Successfully Plan the Risks Going Into a Construction Project

Fieldwire

workers is in the construction industry - so you should keep your workers safe on the construction site , and here is how: Infection prevention and control (IPC) plans should be adopted. Adopt site preparation strategies to prevent injuries. The Importance of Project Risk Planning. Create a clear communication plan.

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National Fire Prevention Week draws attention to workplace fire prevention plans and emergency action plans

Safety Services Company

National Fire Prevention Week draws attention to workplace fire prevention plans and emergency action plans. Every business needs a fire prevention plan. If you employ 10 or fewer employees, OSHA does not mandate the plan to be in writing; nevertheless, every employee must be protected from fire hazards while at work.

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A Plumbing Contractor’s Guide to Insurance Coverage

Levelset

When you tackle the jobs you’ve secured, it’s also important to plan for the unexpected. Obtaining an insurance policy is a key step in planning for the success of your plumbing business, and we’ve developed a guide to help answer some of your questions. Worker injury. What is plumber’s insurance?

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Carpenter’s Insurance: Who Needs It & Why

Levelset

You can practice safety and use common sense on the job, but there’s no way to predict when accidents or injuries might occur. To minimize any financial damage, a comprehensive carpenter’s insurance plan is a smart bet. . An owner or GC may want you to have this in case you cause an accident or injury on a project.

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Tech Tools for Builders: Mobile Apps

Pro Builder

Using the PlanGrid mobile app enables you to publish amended versions of construction drawings to a cloud server and share them. The app helps keep all design and building team members current with the latest drawing revisions, alerting users if they are viewing an outdated drawing. . . . Build your own.

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