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. PLAY AT YOUR OWN RISK” is an example of this type of sign. I would estimate that only 5-10% of identified high risk task elements result from the hazards of machine motion.

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FDR Safety

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

The Safety Department interacts with Safety, Manufacturing with manufacturing, and so on. Quality or Manufacturing staffs may see themselves as somehow different from safety or environment staffs and find themselves with differing views of workplace procedures, especially when safety is involved.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Contractors are focused on executing efficiently and safety, while winning new business and staying profitable. . So how can companies optimize for their bottom line without putting their businesses at risk? . Risk management is a multifaceted challenge. Toric: Delivering Data-driven Insights to Improve Decision-making .

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FDR Safety

MAY 22, 2018

But before the group of about 300 workers embark on a day’s work, they gather for a message: safety first. If you have yet to read the above article, this is an excellent example of how the implementation of a Safety Culture can positively impact a project no matter the size or budget.

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FDR Safety

MARCH 11, 2019

I have done hundreds of Task Based Risk Assessments and handled expert cases for OSHA or personal injury where there is no foundation for the worker “training.” I do not like standard safety signs and warnings because they typically mean little to the worker. Use “show me” and improve training aids at Point of Use.

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FDR Safety

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

FDRsafety supports and promotes employers developing strong safety policies, training their employees and enforcing those policies. The good news is that Task Based Risk Assessment offers a viable methodology for deciding what to do. The post Are Your Safety Policies Asking for Trouble? Contact me if you have question.

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FDR Safety

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

FDRsafety continues to encounter situations where worker training is incomplete or lacking, especially in safety. I recently attended the 2 nd Annual Process Safety Summit in Washington DC on Oct 15-16, 2019. I do not like standard safety signs and warnings because they typically mean little to the worker.

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FDR Safety

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

The answers can be determined but only after documented due diligence using Task Based Risk Assessment (past blogs) and assessing feasibility of hazard controls. Most safety professionals are familiar with the Hazard Control Hierarchy shown right. Informative Note 1: Not all potential risk reduction measures are practicable.

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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 .

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FDR Safety

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

TaBRA (Task Based Risk Assessments) is a topic about which FDRsafety has written several times. As we continue to work with clients, we’ve become more aware of how TaBRA can be used as an enabler for culture change regarding safety. Over the past decades, we have trained more than 500,000 employees in FDR’s Safety Awareness class.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 4, 2024

We all know about the three dimensions of our built environment. here are a few reasons you need to invest the time: De-risking projects : Predictive visualisation through 4D sequencing offers stakeholders a comprehensive view of a project's timeline. But it can be so much more. What is 4D construction sequencing?

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FDR Safety

MARCH 11, 2019

I have done hundreds of Task Based Risk Assessments and handled expert cases for OSHA or personal injury where there is no foundation for the worker “training.” I do not like standard safety signs and warnings because they typically mean little to the worker. Use “show me” and improve training aids at Point of Use.

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FDR Safety

MARCH 21, 2013

Whether an employee is talking on a cell phone while working, or not wearing his or her personal protective equipment, many workers have placed themselves and others at needless risk to save time or be more comfortable. First thoughts about safety. Many companies establish safety as a “No. It’s not enough to make safety a “No.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 16, 2022

In April 2022, the UK government’s Building Safety Bill received Royal Assent making it the Building Safety Act. This legislation promises significant change for the whole sector – from construction businesses and building owners and operators through to insurers and public safety organisations. How will this impact my business?

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FDR Safety

DECEMBER 5, 2018

People need to measure all types of safety related aspects to be able to tell when things are working right and when things require correction. If we had a database of near-miss incidents for tasks where hazards could result in serious or fatal injury, we would likely do a better job of addressing those risks proactively.

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FDR Safety

DECEMBER 5, 2018

People need to measure all types of safety related aspects to be able to tell when things are working right and when things require correction. If we had a database of near-miss incidents for tasks where hazards could result in serious or fatal injury, we would likely do a better job of addressing those risks proactively.

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Fieldwire

MARCH 1, 2022

The quality of the build and meeting pre-set safety and health targets may also be important factors in determining the success of construction work. Solid Risk Management. Solution: Set up a solid risk management program that is risk-appropriate and specific to a given construction project/workflow.

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FDR Safety

JANUARY 16, 2020

FDRsafety has unique expertise to guide employers in tackling setup questions using risk assessment, documenting infeasibility of LOTO and developing an effective Alternative Method to LOTO. Mike Taubitz spent many years in top positions at General Motors, including stints as Global Safety Director and Global Regulatory Liaison.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

More visibility into the field workforce means teams can track, measure, and then improve productivity while better mitigating risk.? . Eyrus helps firms increase worker efficiency, jobsite productivity, access control, and site safety. You can read more about the investment news here.? Insights to make safer jobsites .

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Lets Build

MAY 23, 2022

Any construction project is a complex web of targets, opportunities, challenges, and risks. Advances in manufacturing and the growing importance of sustainability have allowed companies to develop prefabricated solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial buildings across the continent, and indeed around the world.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Five essential construction KPIs to focus on improving are winning more business, minimizing costs, maximizing quality, optimizing project schedules, as well as promoting health, safety, and sustainability. Health, safety, and the environment. With connected construction, you can have safer and more sustainable projects.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 12, 2023

Tell me about yourself and what you specialize in?  I’m a global risk management practitioner with over 20 years of cross-industry experience in leadership roles in construction, technology, management consulting, and national authorities. We must also recognize that sustainability is about people as much as anything else.

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Pro Builder

MAY 12, 2021

This legacy approach to building, along with a growing labor shortage and extended approval processes, has led to a sustained housing shortage. To improve health and safety . COVID-19 brought a renewed focus to individual health and safety. Off-site construction introduces a host of unique worker safety benefits.

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Building Information Management

OCTOBER 16, 2013

Is BIM the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology? How important are collaborative construction delivery method to efficient life-cycle management of the built environment. What are Facility/Infrastructure Life Cycle Costs? What is life-cycle management? How important is a standardized ontology?

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Building Information Management

OCTOBER 16, 2013

Is BIM the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology? How important are collaborative construction delivery method to efficient life-cycle management of the built environment. What are Facility/Infrastructure Life Cycle Costs? What is life-cycle management? How important is a standardized ontology?

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Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

Over the past few years real property owners are being pressured more than ever to transition sustainable economic and environmental facilities management policies and programs. Many commercial real property owners and facilities managers will require building competencies in all aspects of built environment life-cycle management.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 24, 2023

Building sustainability with digital twins Twins plan out more resilient projects which leads to better use of finite resources. More efficient projects are, generally, more sustainable. The construction sector is doing its bit to bring down emissions and build a more sustainable industry.

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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. This ultimately leads to a more streamlined and sustainable design process. Register Today — We Can’t Wait to See You!

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ENR Construction

JULY 22, 2012

Environment. Sustainability. Safety & Health. Contractors Should Beware of Recovery Risks. Description: Contractors face recovery risk when they take on too much work after they’ve depleted their staff, cash and other resources. Risk management. Safety and health. Search our site: Infrastructure.

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BD+C

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

An increasing number of retailers have decided that opening or maintaining locations in high crime areas is not worth the risk. Between theft and violent crime in retail environments, it remains to be seen just how much loss retailers can sustain before finally concluding, enough is enough. The resolve of retailers is eroding.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 30, 2023

As SVP of Commercial Markets, Salla uses her expertise to advance the use of technology in the commercial sector to transform the built environment.  Originally from Finland, Salla holds a master’s in architecture and structural engineering. Have you always been interested in industrialized construction?

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 30, 2023

As SVP of Commercial Markets, Salla uses her expertise to advance the use of technology in the commercial sector to transform the built environment.  Originally from Finland, Salla holds a master’s in architecture and structural engineering. Have you always been interested in industrialized construction?

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 9, 2022

The past two years have demonstrated how critical the need is for employers to ensure a safe and healthy work environment for its staff. As a result, a critical part of re-entry is for employers to prove they are providing a safe, healthy indoor environment to meet occupants’ ongoing needs now and for the long-term.

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Green Building Law Update

MARCH 20, 2016

Despite great strides over the last 50 years, mosquito borne illnesses continue to pose significant risks to parts of the population in the United States.” EPA, as well as the CDC and many mosquito control professionals, believe that a combination of approaches is most effective at combating mosquito populations in the built environment.

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Fieldwire

APRIL 24, 2023

It enables you to mitigate security threats, safety hazards, equipment damage and even human error. BIM can even be a personal safety monitor for independent subcontractors. You can use connected sensors and actuators to monitor every aspect of the built environment, including the conditions of your tools and equipment.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 24, 2023

Focusing on wellbeing and financial security To create a sustainable talent pipeline, it will also be important to ensure that construction careers remain attractive over the longer term, through a greater focus on employee wellbeing. Safety is also a problem; in total, injuries and ill-health are estimated to cost over £16.2bn a year.

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Constructlaw

MAY 30, 2023

This convergence of the IIJA’s ambitious objectives with the inherent advantages of P3s presents an extraordinary opportunity to revitalize our water systems, creating infrastructure that is resilient, sustainable, and capable of meeting future challenges. USACE Funding for Water Infrastructure In a decisive move, the IIJA allocated $17.1

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