Construction Marketing

JUNE 7, 2021

With all the hustle and bustle happening in loading docks, it shouldn’t surprise you that they’re a hotbed for injuries and accidents; countless dangers could occur in a typical dock. Here are more key precautions that you must consider to minimize, if not eliminate, accidents and injuries at the loading docks. Final Thoughts.

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Construction Marketing

AUGUST 5, 2015

Investing in the equipment that makes your business functional, is possibly one of the smartest investments you can make as these valuable assets can reduce downtime, limit the number of accidents in the workplace and improve company efficiency. Limit Accidents in the Workplace. Improve Employee Morale.

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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

MAY 19, 2021

Statistics show that there are over 400 injuries and over 20 fatalities each year related to construction in Ontario alone. Training your employees on safety measures and equipment. A majority of construction-related injuries occur due to a lack of proper personal protective equipment (PPE), such as helmets and gloves.

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Construction Marketing

JANUARY 13, 2022

For those installing properties using rigging equipment, the complexities of these job sites are even worse. Items such as telecom equipment, generators, and air conditioning units are very expensive. The cover provides medical benefits and lost wages to employees who suffer workplace injuries.

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Lets Build

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Safety violations on construction sites aren’t uncommon—just look at these statistics: Over 20% of all fatal workplace accidents in the EU during 2019 took place in the construction industry, making it the top industry for fatal injuries. This can mean workers being hit by machinery or falling materials, equipment, etc.

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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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Construction Marketing

JUNE 19, 2023

Promoting safety in construction sites involves ensuring operators understand standard procedures, equipment inspections, load calculations, and hazard identification. Training involves teaching crane operations, safety protocols, equipment handling, load calculations, rigging techniques, and job site management.

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Safety Services Company

APRIL 14, 2014

Although it’s impossible to discern exactly what led to this overturned skid steer, an experienced operator can tell you that it can be easy to upset earthmoving equipment like this. The employer shall permit only those employees qualified by training or experience to operate equipment or machinery. Self Supporting Ladders. 1926.20'

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FDR Safety

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

In an excellent article, attorneys Rod Smith , Pat Miller and Matt Morrison of Sherman & Howard explained the implications of a recent OSHA announcement that it was seeking comment on proposed rules that would allow it to issue citations to employers who retaliate against employees who report injuries. Enforcement OSHA Recordkeeping'

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Safety Services Company

JANUARY 5, 2024

Understanding and mitigating these risks is crucial for ensuring the safety and well-being of you and your team if you’re working in such environments. Ultimately, these foster a work environment where workers feel secure, valued, and equipped to handle the challenges of winter construction.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

DECEMBER 7, 2017

In recent years, upward of 42,000 workplace injuries were caused by snow, sleet, or ice. Cold weather-related illnesses and injuries can be prevented by following the guidelines below. Falls are the number one cause of cold-weather injuries. At Viewpoint, we ensure you’re always on top of what’s happening in your area.

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Construction Marketing

MAY 27, 2022

For instance, you can construct fabric structures for mining operations and storage equipment for landscaping, construction, and automotive businesses. This design makes them especially beneficial for agricultural purposes: Warm moist air is raised and kept away from machinery, commodities, livestock, or equipment. Conclusion.

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Safety Services Company

JANUARY 7, 2013

Injury & Illness Prevention Program Highlights OSHA’s 2013 Priorities. The implementation of a new standard requiring employers to adopt and Injury and Illness Prevention Program (I2P2) highlights OSHA’s 2013 regulatory agenda. For more information on a custom safety program for your company, please contact us by clicking here.

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Safety Services Company

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

However, the industry is exposed to many risks that can significantly impair operations, the environment, and the safety of people. Consequently, risk management is crucial to identify and mitigate damages while guaranteeing the safety of workers, the general public, and the environment.

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FDR Safety

JANUARY 16, 2020

OSHA Area Offices may add, based on local evidence, manufacturing establishments (regardless of the NAICS codes) to the master list where amputation injuries or fatalities related to machinery and equipment have occurred in the five years preceding the effective date of this Instruction.

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Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 10, 2012

WILG president talks workplace injuries. Boyd, president of the Workers Injury Law and Advocacy Group. What is the Workers Injury Law and Advocacy Group? The Workers’ Injury Law and Advocacy Group (www.wilg.org) has grown into an important, national voice for workers.

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Work Gearz

MAY 29, 2022

This means they have to work with all kinds of tools, objects, equipment, etc. Such a job involves risks that can lead to severe injuries. However, you will not see every mechanic out there wear a hard hat because not each type of mechanic works in an accident-prone environment. What are the benefits of wearing a hard hat?

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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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Construction Marketing

JUNE 29, 2015

The best way to avoid injury is to follow these important safety tips that every construction worker should know. Time is of the essence when dealing with injuries, especially cuts. Malfunctioning equipment is one of the greatest risks in a work place. Malfunctioning equipment is one of the greatest risks in a work place.

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Construction Marketing

JUNE 14, 2021

Many hazards can endanger the lives of those who work in these environments, and it’s essential to be aware of them before they become an issue. 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.

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Constructonomics

DECEMBER 23, 2013

As temperatures start to plummet, work on construction and industrial sites can become more hazardous and dangerous by several orders of magnitude – whether it’s frozen equipment and supplies, bitter cold hampering your workers or the weather making even the simplest tasks a potential accident nightmare.

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Work Gearz

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Your Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) keeps you safe in the workplace from hazardous conditions that pose a threat to your safety. Many employees understand the need of wearing personal protection equipment (PPE) while on the job. Not wearing PPE can result in severe injury to yourself and to others around you.

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Best Practices Construction Law

JULY 20, 2023

This can help in reducing the number of accidents and injuries that occur on construction sites. AI can also help in predicting and preventing equipment breakdowns, which can result in significant delays and additional costs. With the help of AI, companies can identify potential risks early on and take necessary steps to mitigate them.

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Work Gearz

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Starting from working with heavy machineries to carrying heavy loads to working at heights to working with temporary structures, construction sites pose a serious threat of accidents and injuries to the workers! that are required to be worn in the construction sites for saving you from injuries ad hazards. So, let’s get started!

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 8, 2022

The role of the environment in disease transmission through contaminated surfaces or contaminated air is well established as a matter of general principle, beginning with the father of modern surgery, Joseph Lister (“It is not the air, it is something in the air”). Each of these methods are impactful.

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Safety Services Company

JANUARY 26, 2024

Startling data from OSHA states that burn-related injuries make up 5% of fatalities in construction sites. Cooking On Site According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), cooking equipment is one of the leading causes of fire-related incidents on sites, making up 27% of construction fires.

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Work Gearz

DECEMBER 8, 2022

To select the best pair of work boots, it’s important to consider your work environment so that you get the features necessary for your specific profession.  A Risk of Foot Injury. Heavy materials and equipment, power tools, and more are all common to construction sites. Construction sites are hazardous. Absolutely!

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Fieldwire

MARCH 1, 2022

Proper Equipment. Potential bottleneck: Improper or unfit-for-purpose machinery, equipment and tools can have serious consequences on any construction site. Every financially viable effort should be made to ensure investments in equipment made of good quality materials.

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BD+C

MAY 1, 2023

Jeff Danley Contractors 360 Camera AEC Tech Innovation Drones Building Automation Building Tech Building Technology Project + Process Innovation The Changing Built Environment Artificial intelligence is causing a stir in most industries, and construction is no different. nonfatal injuries or illnesses that required days off in 2020.

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Construction Marketing

APRIL 30, 2018

In some cases, there’s even industrial equipment to prepare products before they go on to the next stage of their journey. Wires and cables, pools of liquid or uneven surfaces can be a huge issue in this environment. Slips and trips in such an environment can leave businesses with a big issue. Human cost…. and stock cost too.

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Safety Services Company

APRIL 27, 2020

With that said, if you want operations to run efficiently, taking the time to familiarize yourself with every process can ensure that there would be no delays brought upon by injury. Equipment failure as a result of an electrical shortage. ? Equipment failure that results in broken bones and damaged limbs. ?

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Constructonomics

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

However health and safety also extended to making sure that floors are treated in the right way to prevent every day slips, trips and falls, especially in environments with hard floors and high foot traffic such as hospitals or care homes. Anti-Slip Products.

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Safety Services Company

JULY 20, 2020

With the appropriate training, your employees are equipped to use safe work practices. It’s up to you and your employer to provide a safe work environment and ensure that workers follow safety procedures, but it’s also up to your employees to follow safety regulations and safe work procedures. Heavy Equipment-Earthmoving and Cranes.

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Fieldwire

MAY 16, 2022

There is no substitution for timely materials and equipment. Injury and illnesses are 24% higher among construction employees than in any other industry in the US. Wearable smart PPE is highly responsive to both the body of the worker and to the surrounding environment. Tracking Equipment and Material on and Off-Site.

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FDR Safety

JUNE 30, 2016

Yet the consequences of not doing so can be enormous – injuries or fatalities in the workplace, OSHA fines and/or third-party lawsuits, and severe damage to the reputation of the small business that the owner worked so hard to build. Provide appropriate personal protective equipment. This is a path that may cause huge problems.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

The analysis focuses on the workers performing the task, the task itself, the tools used, and the environment, to improve safety. JSAs mitigate the risk of loss or injury on a construction jobsite. Injuries and illnesses can cause lost time and reduced productivity, which can delay projects and increase costs. JSA example.

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