OSHA head calls on industry to embed safety in culture
Construction Dive
MAY 9, 2024
At a Wednesday event, Assistant Labor Secretary Doug Parker charged industry leaders with creating an environment that expects workers to speak up about hazards.
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Construction Dive
MAY 9, 2024
At a Wednesday event, Assistant Labor Secretary Doug Parker charged industry leaders with creating an environment that expects workers to speak up about hazards.
Lets Build
MAY 12, 2023
Workers are your most valuable asset, and the best way to protect that asset is by implementing a high-quality health and safety program. The key to better managing health and safety in construction is steering away from the traditional reactive approach (taking action after an incident occurs).
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Autodesk Construction Cloud
APRIL 26, 2022
From Chicago to London, May is full of virtual and in-person construction events worth attending. Tip: If an event you’d like to attend isn’t in a city near you, double check to see if virtual tickets are available. This is something some event organizers have started to make available. May 2022 Construction Events.
BD+C
MAY 3, 2024
Advancing Healthcare: Medical Office Buildings at the Forefront of Access and Safety 1 kcichowicz Fri, 05/03/2024 - 07:18 Healthcare Facilities This article explores the pivotal shift from traditional hospital settings to Medical Office Buildings (MOBs), focusing on how these facilities enhance patient access.
Lets Build
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
Attending construction events and trade shows is a great way to grow your business, expand your network, and learn about new methods, materials, and processes. The construction events we’ll discuss in this article are ideal for construction executives, senior managers, and those working on digitalisation.
Lets Build
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
Attending construction events and trade shows is a great way to grow your business, expand your network, and learn about new methods, materials, and processes. The construction events we’ll discuss in this article are ideal for construction executives, senior managers, and those working on digitalisation.
Construction Specifier
JUNE 8, 2022
The design had to be responsive and resilient to coastal weather events while taking advantages of the amenities of beautiful coastal views and tropical surroundings. The post Building healthcare in a coastal environment appeared first on Construction Specifier. Designing within these constraints proved difficult, but not impossible.
FDR Safety
AUGUST 29, 2018
There are good safety signs, bad safety signs and those that don’t tell you anything. An example of a “bad safety sign” is shown to the right. Other signs suggest that the property owner or organization believes the caution provides some degree of indemnification in the event of an injury.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JUNE 28, 2023
Fortunately, 2023 has plenty of exciting events and learning opportunities for people in all sectors of the construction industry. We’ve collected several of the most popular events for you to consider adding to your schedule for this year and beyond. If you’d like to have your event added to the list, please reach out to us.
Safety Services Company
JANUARY 26, 2024
The unfortunate event highlights a looming danger. This figure reveals a potential gap in safety and compliance procedures within contractor management. They advise that portable heaters be UL-approved, having gone through rigorous safety testing. Construction sites face fire-related incidents daily.
FDR Safety
AUGUST 29, 2018
There is good safety signage, bad safety signage and those that don’t tell you anything. An example of a “bad safety signage” is shown to the right. Other signs suggest that the property owner or organization believes the caution provides some degree of indemnification in the event of an injury.
Construction Marketing
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
In multi-family buildings, it acts as a protective shield against the elements, ensuring both the structure’s integrity and the safety of its residents. Here’s why it’s essential: Safety first : Cladding acts as a barrier against environmental factors like rain, wind, and extreme temperatures.
Safety Services Company
JULY 22, 2019
Process Safety vs. Personal Safety. For anyone working in safety or in a high-risk industry such as a refinery or manufacturing plant, you’re probably heard the term process safety. In several key ways, process safety is different from occupational health and safety, so why should you know the difference?
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JANUARY 6, 2022
Construction events, conferences, and trade shows provide dynamic, hands-on moments to stay ahead of trends, opportunities, and risks. 2022 is chock full of can’t-miss events for construction industry professionals across the entire AECO spectrum. Top 2022 Construction Events & Conferences. 2022 is no exception.
Stok
JULY 15, 2020
Here, we’ll dive into the new WELL Health-Safety Rating and LEED Safety First pilot credits —along with a nod to Arc’s Re-Entry tool —to help familiarize project practitioners with their rating system-aligned options for building re-entry and the post-pandemic built environment. WELL Health-Safety Rating. Who should care?
BD+C
MARCH 24, 2023
School Safety is In the Making 1 kcichowicz Fri, 03/24/2023 - 10:24 Designing safer schools may involve providing protection where multiple life-safety threats overlap. They can stand strong during a security breach or defend against flames, smoke and heat during a fire event. Are voluntary security practices enough?
Construction Enquirer
MAY 17, 2023
To showcase the next stream of package work opportunities due out this summer, HS2 and its main contractors are inviting firms to the event being held in Manchester or online for those unable to attend. A series of online events will also be held for those unable to attend in-person. To secure a place, visit hs2.org.uk/MTC23.
Pro Builder
NOVEMBER 10, 2022
Employee safety is a top concern for builders not only looking to prevent injuries on the jobsite, but also workers’ compensation risk, something which, according to NAHB, can be avoided through employee staffing partnerships. Jobsite Safety. Jobsite Safety. Thu, 11/10/2022 - 10:44. Labor + Trade Relations.
Constructonomics
NOVEMBER 21, 2013
Building safety is at the forefront of the minds of every building contractor, site manager, architect, designer and building owner from a project’s start to completion. Under The Fire Safety Order for England and Wales (full details of which can be found of the Gov.uk Immediate Legal Compliance.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
NOVEMBER 24, 2021
The Building Safety Bill is fast-approaching the UK construction sector, and promises widespread change. Although the Fire Safety Act is now in place, the Building Safety Bill is still being finalised and it may be difficult to know how to get ready. An overview of the Building Safety Bill .
Levelset
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
Safety is a contractor’s number one priority. A job safety analysis, also called a JSA, identifies potentially hazardous tasks and provides controls to mitigate or eliminate those hazards. What is a job safety analysis (JSA)? What is a job safety analysis (JSA)? Who is responsible for completing a JSA form?
Constructonomics
JULY 15, 2011
Moving heavy loads around a work environment demands careful attention to safety. Operators and workers should be trained in the crane’s capabilities, movements, speed, control settings, and safety devices. The best asset in crane safety is having trained and qualified personnel. are in working order.
Construction Enquirer
JULY 24, 2023
Eddie Tuttle, Director of Policy, External Affairs and Research at CIOB, said: “The safety of residents and emergency services workers is paramount and can never be understated. “We “Not only does it make exiting buildings in the event of an emergency easier, but it also allows emergency workers to avoid interruption.”
Pro Builder
AUGUST 5, 2022
The construction industry is finally paying attention to this issue and including mental health in the conversation about construction jobsite safety. Those data points set off alarms that have moved mental health more urgently into the conversation about construction jobsite safety. John Caulfield, senior contributing editor.
BD+C
JULY 20, 2023
Passing Marks: Transferring Safer School Design to Other Applications 1 kcichowicz Thu, 07/20/2023 - 08:43 The benefits of safer school design can improve the safety and security of more general-use projects—especially with the use of passive protection. So, what has the building industry learned about enhancing safe school design?
Safety Services Company
APRIL 12, 2018
Process Safety Management. Welcome to Safe Friday, this week we’re going to cover the ins and outs of process safety managment. Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals prevents or minimizes the consequences of catastrophic releases of toxic, reactive, flammable or explosive chemicals. Operating Procedures.
BD+C
APRIL 30, 2024
The right lock can support access control for improved school safety. Schlage Safer school design encompasses many elements of the built environment—from the property line to classroom door openings. All these pieces need to work together properly to enhance school safety and security.
Safety Services Company
MARCH 23, 2018
Safety Training. Welcome to Safe Friday, this week we’re going to cover the ins and outs of safety training. Good pre-job safety training can help reduce the risk, but it is not always readily available or adequate. It is equally important to emphasize safety and health. Helping New Workers. Start with the Basics.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Today, we are continuing the series of Autodesk product blogs that are tackling how technology can help owners, main contractors, subcontractors and architects better prepare their teams for the changes coming with the introduction of the Building Safety Act. This is where Bridge addresses this gap.
BD+C
APRIL 27, 2023
Passing The Test for Safer School Design 1 kcichowicz Thu, 04/27/2023 - 09:59 Knowing testing protocols can help us understand how to better provide protection in areas that need to address multiple types of life safety threats. There are best-practice guidelines for designing safer schools, which are a great starting point.
BD+C
JUNE 29, 2023
We build schools that create supportive learning environments, and campuses that serve students and the local community for generations to come. Our success on these projects largely relies on developing a good relationship with local stakeholders to ensure the safety of all students, while delivering projects on time and on budget.
Construction Marketing
JANUARY 6, 2023
Keep reading as we delve into the top 2023 security trends for construction site security and how these trends can fortify your security against the modern threat environment. Your site is home to many valuable items, and an intruder on site could risk your workers’ safety. Integrated Security Camera Systems.
BD+C
JUNE 12, 2023
Though current conversations have tended to focus on exterior doors and windows, multifunctional fire-rated glazing can be incorporated throughout the built environment to improve security without compromising a building’s ability to guard against fire. Fire alarms can be triggered (deliberately or inadvertently) during active shooter events.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
The Building Quality Assurance Act, Wet Kwaliteitsborging voor het Bouwen , is set to be introduced in mid 2023 and will radically change the building system regulations for the Dutch built environment. It’s critical to create a safe and supportive environment, where people with any level of experience can ask questions. Join us here.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
Eyrus helps firms increase worker efficiency, jobsite productivity, access control, and site safety. Site safety remains one of the highest priorities for our industry, yet it continues to be a major area of risk. And with the new Covid-era of protocols, site safety programs have become increasingly complex to manage.? .
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JANUARY 16, 2022
a piece of furniture or appliance) might look like in their own environment. When leveraged properly, augmented reality can help you win more projects, collaborate with team members, and even improve safety. Enhanced safety. AR technology can also improve safety on the jobsite. What is AR?
Construction Cost Estimating
JULY 23, 2014
For this reason, it is important that homeowners create a safer home environment. General safety : In general, it is important to ensure that the home has everything that it needs to promote the well-being of the people living in it. General safety typically applies to the entire home, regardless of the room.
Safety Services Company
JANUARY 6, 2020
Thankfully, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration ( OSHA ) has outlined safety guidelines to ensure the safety of both employees and employers. To ensure occupational safety, OSHA regularly updates its occupational safety rules and regulations. After all, your workers’ safety is always the top priority.
Safety Services Company
JANUARY 7, 2020
Thankfully, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration ( OSHA ) has outlined safety guidelines to ensure the safety of both employees and employers. To ensure occupational safety, OSHA regularly updates its occupational safety rules and regulations. After all, your workers’ safety is always the top priority.
BD+C
FEBRUARY 23, 2023
The roofing industry is a critical market in construction and the International Roofing Expo presents solutions to constant needs, including enhanced safety, sustainability and durability.” Community Service Day is sponsored by Carlisle, Centimark, GAF, OMG® Roofing Products, Roofing Supply Pro and Sika Sarnafil (primary sponsor). “A
Autodesk Construction Cloud
AUGUST 30, 2023
Thanks to the Autodesk Construction Cloud platform’s robust Data Connector, this data does now exist—and if it’s managed well, it can boost safety, quality, and productivity on current and future projects. With so much to do and see, this year’s event is shaping up to be our most exciting one yet.
BD+C
MARCH 6, 2023
Ingrid Krueger, AIA, LEED AP K-12 Schools School Construction Architects Well-designed spaces foster feelings of safety and certainty for all who use them. What that means, though, and what it implies for the physical environment can vary widely depending on who those users are. to avoid erecting obstacles to future flexibility.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
Gone are the days of dealing with the headaches of risky mechanical keys, manual logging of amenity usage, coordinating resident events, or the need to physically unlock doors. For most residents, this dynamic translates into a heightened sense of community, empowerment, and overall satisfaction with their living environment.
Safety Services Company
OCTOBER 2, 2014
This reinforces why accident investigation needs to be an integral part of any company’s health and safety program. The National Safety Council provides the following definitions: • ACCIDENT – An undesired event that results in personal injury or property damage. Analyze data (determine sequence of events). Environment.
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