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Safety Tips: Prevent Fires and Burns on Your Construction Site

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Instances of fires can rise due to flammable materials, electrical hazards, oil spills—the list goes on! Startling data from OSHA states that burn-related injuries make up 5% of fatalities in construction sites. The equipment can cause sparks and are combustible if a fire starts.

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PREVENTING REPETITIVE STRESS INJURIES

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Repetitive strain injuries (RSI) are those which affect nerves, joints, tendons, tendon sheathes, and muscles. Estimates suggest that repetitive motion injuries cost United States businesses over $20 billion just in workers’ compensation alone. If so, how can you alter the workstation or equipment design to accommodate the worker?

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National Electrical Safety Month: Key Workplace Safety Tips

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In May, we celebrate National Electrical Safety Month (NESM) by emphasizing the importance of prioritizing the safety of your team members through strict adherence to electrical safety protocols. Out of those, 81 fatalities occurred from direct contact with electricity, likely causing electrocution.

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5 Hoisting And Rigging Hazards To Watch Out For

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On the other hand, rigging refers to the assembly of equipment such as cables, wire rope, and related hardware used in construction for lifting heavy objects, like girders, into place. 2) Electrical Hazards. Overhead cranes, most of the time, have electrical hazards with their power lines and wiring. 4) Unstable Crane.

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Everything You Need to Know About the 2021 NFPA 70E Update

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If you need a reminder as to what NFPA 70E is, it’s the national standard for electrical safety in the workplace. According to the NFPA website , “NFPA 70E requirements for safe work practices is used to protect personnel by reducing exposure to major electrical hazards. What Changes Were Adopted to NFPA 70E in 2021?

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Key’s to Preventing Repetitive Motion Injury

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Estimates suggest that repetitive motion injuries cost United States businesses over $20 billion just in workers’ compensation alone. Business costs aside, Repetitive Motion Injuries (RMIs) are a heavy burden to the individual as well. Business costs aside, Repetitive Motion Injuries (RMIs) are a heavy burden to the individual as well.

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7 Ways to Improve Construction Site Safety

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Because this line of work has a greater chance of injury or death than others, contractors must take great care to make sure work zones are safe and workers are protected. . Electrocution : Contact with overhead power lines and electrical power boxes presents risks that can lead to serious injury or death during the construction phase. .

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