Construction Law

JANUARY 19, 2024

A Kent scaffolding company has been fined and its director given a suspended prison sentence after a scaffolder suffered life changing injuries from an 11,000-volt electric shock. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details.

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Safety Services Company

APRIL 10, 2015

Protecting employees from electrical hazards is an absolute must, and ensuring electrical safety in the workplace is critical for accomplishing that. Whether they are out in the field, on the factory floor or in the office, employees need to be aware of potential electrical hazards and know how to recognize them.

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Construction Marketing

MARCH 11, 2022

According to the National Safety Council, 12,900 work-related injuries happen every day in the United States. From severe back pain to broken bones, workers across different industries and occupations can become susceptible to a wide range of injuries. 30% of lost-time injury claims come from slips, trips, and falls.

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Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 21, 2013

A recently released report from the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) states that electricity-related deaths in Ontario declined 38 per cent the past five years. Despite the positive trend, the organization cautioned that too many Ontarians — especially electrical workers —are dying from electrical accidents.

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Construction Marketing

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Because of their nature of work, snow removal contractors are usually exposed to many risks, which may include anything from third-party injuries to equipment. In many cases, injuries or property damage may lead to costly expenses. Snow removal insurance can offer a wide variety of policies to protect contractors and their businesses.

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Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Between the potential for accidents and injuries on the job site and the risk of lawsuits, it’s important to have insurance to protect yourself from financial losses, but what kind of insurance do you need? This type of coverage will protect your company from various liabilities , including injury claims, and cover medical expenses.

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Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 6, 2018

Electricity is an important part of your daily life. Most of the devices you use in your homes such as TVs, light bulbs, smart home devices, and heating systems cannot function without electricity. Whenever you recognize an electrical problem in your home, it is always important to call in a reputable and highly qualified electrician.

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Constructonomics

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

Whilst the UK construction industry continues to see growth month on month, it still remains a potentially dangerous industry to be a part of, with the risk of injury apparent every day. In 2012/13, there were 39 fatal injuries to workers within the construction industry. Major Injuries.

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Work Gearz

MAY 29, 2022

Such a job involves risks that can lead to severe injuries. Hard hat as we know is a part of the PPE kit for jobs where there are risks of serious injuries. Electrical hazard protection. Some hard hats are equipped to protect you from getting electrical shocks. Class E Helmets , where E stands for Electrical.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

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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Construction Marketing

JUNE 14, 2021

2) Electrical Hazards. Overhead cranes, most of the time, have electrical hazards with their power lines and wiring. For this reason, safety should be the priority when working with an overhead crane and electric cables. Failing to do so is one of the many workplace injuries that can put you out of business.

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Construction Equipment

OCTOBER 5, 2016

Department of Labor released a safety alert last week concerning the hazards of accidents and injuries due to static electricity while working near vacuum operations. Static electricity-related hazards may result in shock, explosions and secondary injuries. Best practices to stay safe during vacuum operations:

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Safety Services Company

JULY 19, 2021

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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Work Gearz

JUNE 4, 2021

Hard hats save the worker from any head injury do to hit bye above head objects hangings moving machinery’s and while loading and unloading objects. But not every hard hat can save you from the head injuries because the ones that are not approved by OSHA and meets the ANSI standards do not guarantee safety.

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Safety Services Company

JANUARY 26, 2024

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. Working with oil, electrical equipment, and even lingering flammable debris can raise the level of risk.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 6, 2013

At first read this sounds harsh and yet it comes from my own experiences as a contractor operating multiple jobsites with small crews on each from two to ten people this one concept generated a lot of bottom line profits and kept injuries very low. We experienced no injuries. or the worst one "I just wanted to see what would happen if."

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Levelset

OCTOBER 20, 2022

This type of damage may leave electrical contractors unable to foot the bill. Why can an electrical contractor use insurance? Which types of policies are available to electrical contractors? General liability insurance : A GL policy may help cover the cost of bodily injury or property damage that occurs on a jobsite.

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Construction Marketing

MAY 27, 2022

They can even be used as meeting spaces or offices—all you have to do is include electricity. Furthermore, they help prevent accidents and injuries, for they’re made of translucent material that invites natural light into buildings, and they keep heat away by deflecting the sun’s rays. . They’re Energy-Efficient.

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FDR Safety

OCTOBER 15, 2018

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit recently found that OSHA could not expand the scope of an injury-based inspection to a wall-to-wall inspection based on the employer’s OSHA 300 Logs. An employee at Mar-Jac Poultry in Georgia was injured and hospitalized while attempting to repair an electrical panel.

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FDR Safety

OCTOBER 15, 2018

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit recently found that OSHA could not expand the scope of an injury-based inspection to a wall-to-wall inspection based on the employer’s OSHA 300 Logs. An employee at Mar-Jac Poultry in Georgia was injured and hospitalized while attempting to repair an electrical panel.

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Work Gearz

DECEMBER 8, 2022

A Risk of Foot Injury. Slippery surfaces are one of the foremost reasons for injuries at construction sites. Among the Timberland’s safety features, you’ll find chemical resistant options that will keep feet safe from potentially life-changing injury. This is to avoid electrical charge build-up in the body.

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Safety Services Company

MAY 3, 2021

They were chosen based on the number of accidents and injuries that occur each year at construction workplaces. Providing training on each of these construction safety meeting topics can help reduce the number accidents and injuries at your jobsite. Preventing Struck-By Injuries. The Importance of Safety Meetings. “The

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Work Gearz

JANUARY 15, 2022

One of the most common cause of workplace injuries is rolling or falling objects. So it’s always best to gear up and wear all the necessary personal protection equipment to avoid injuries from such unexpected accidents. What are metatarsal guards and what do they do? . What are metatarsal guards? .

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Levelset

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

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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Work Gearz

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Electrical shocks are one of the worst injuries and painful experiences that a person can go through if not careful. The clothes you wear should be non-flammable and non-conductive if you are going to be working with electricity in any form, be it being exposed to low voltage or extreme high voltage.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Hazardous conditions can have both short-term and long-term financial consequences along with the possibility of work-related illness or injury. . Clothing or jewelry can get tangled up in an unprotected pulley or conveyor system, while unguarded trenches pose risk for collapse and crushing injuries or suffocation. . Electrocution.

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Work Gearz

OCTOBER 6, 2021

On construction sites, hard hats are the greatest way to protect yourself against serious, life-altering injury or death. Contact with electrical wires, . And these are enough reasons why you need a protective gear on your head to avoid fatal injuries. Employees tripping and falling from a height, . According to OSHA.

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Safety Services Company

JULY 20, 2020

Electrical Safety: Qualified and Non-qualified. Construction industry accounted for 54% of all electrical fatalities, the same percentage as in 2017. The good news is that overall electrical fatalities are trending downward. Ground fault electrical shock happens to be the most common electrical hazard in construction sites.

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FDR Safety

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

Identify and mark potential electrical and trip hazards. Slip, trip, and fall hazards are the leading cause of workplace injury when snow isn’t involved. You should have a detailed plan including individual responsibilities, tools needed, and potential hazards one could encounter while removing snow.

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Work Gearz

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021

Or you might be someone who is interested in fixing the electrical wirings of your own house! What you need is a good pair of electrical insulation gloves to save you from getting electrocuted in case you come in contact with live wires! Choose a leather glove that has a rubber lining within for protection against electrical hazards.

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Construction Specifier

JULY 30, 2022

IT began in an apartment when an electric space heater ignited a mattress nearby. Seventeen people died—including eight children—and 44 people suffered injuries. NFPA’s research shows these fires caused 350 civilian deaths, 2900 civilian injuries, and $1.6 Fires in multifamily residential buildings are not uncommon.

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Work Gearz

JUNE 14, 2020

However, if you’re one who wants 100% safety and are worried about heat and spark produced during the welding work may cause burns or electric shock and want to avoid these risks. I think the overall risk of burn injury was low even if sparks fell on your boot, after all some people work without safety boots.

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Work Gearz

JULY 7, 2020

Construction sites pose a major threat for the workers, be it small injuries or be fatal ones. Each helmet belonging to a particular color is designed to protect your head from a particular type of injury. It protects the head from injuries against sharp objects. It should be able to protect against electrical shocks.

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Work Gearz

OCTOBER 17, 2020

Workplaces invite several risks and hazards related to foot injuries. Also there are several others injuries related to the foot such as the broken toes, injuries of the metatarsals, slipping, wounds from puncture in the soles, chemical burns, etc. These types of footwear are suitable for electrical hazards work sites.

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Work Gearz

JANUARY 15, 2022

Since rubber gloves are insulators, they offer protection from electric current. When you’re wearing an OSHA-certified and ASTM-approved rubber glove, you’re guarded against electric hazards. As someone who’s aware of the dangers of working with electricity, you might want to know more about rubber gloves. Yes, very much!

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Work Gearz

AUGUST 14, 2020

If you work at the construction site, be it in any field, whether as a worker or an engineer or a supervisor; you need to protect your head from injuries from falling objects or collisions with stationary objects or hit by a sharp object and electric shocks. It also does an exceptional job of protecting you from electric shock.

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Work Gearz

JUNE 19, 2020

A diabetic patient is always advised by doctors to wear protective footwear because diabetics are prone to catch ailments from foot injuries which can be even fatal. The OSHA safety guidelines require every employee working under hazardous conditions to wear safety shoes in order to prevent the chances of foot injuries.

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