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5 Hoisting And Rigging Hazards To Watch Out For

Construction Marketing

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. Overhead cranes, most of the time, have electrical hazards with their power lines and wiring. Failing to do so is one of the many workplace injuries that can put you out of business.

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What Certifications Does A Crane Need To Operate On Construction Sites?

Construction Marketing

They offer mobile, tower, and overhead crane certifications. Crane accidents can have severe consequences, including injuries, fatalities, property damage, and project delays. They’re a highly regarded organization in the construction industry. It requires crane operators to pass both written and practical examinations.

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Avoiding common OSHA recordkeeping mistakes

FDR Safety

All affected employers need to finalize their OSHA 300 log data about work-related injuries and illnesses that required medical treatment beyond first aid. In this case, you did not count the Monday of the injury, but you would count the four other workdays the employee was scheduled to work, but could not come in.

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Door Closer Hinges: A New Approach

Construction Specifier

Innovative engineering has made closer hinges more compact and functional; the new generation of products provides unique combinations of features and benefits to address door closing challenges that are not satisfactorily met by overhead surface-mounted door closers. Performance. The closer hinges have built-in door stops. Aesthetics.

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What Type of Hard Hats are Not ANSI Approved?

Work Gearz

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. Are bump hats ANSI approved?

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Construction Safety Meetings: 7 Key Topics You Need to Address

Safety Services Company

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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Make Crane Safety Priority One!

Constructonomics

This post was written by SPANCO, an industry leader in overhead cranes since 1979. Moving heavy loads around a work environment demands careful attention to safety. When working with overhead and gantry cranes, be alert for excessive drift or irregular stopping distances. THE EQUIPMENT. We’ll cover a few of the basics here.

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