Equipment Injury Inspections Regulation 
Construction Marketing
JUNE 19, 2023
A solid commitment to safety can help reduce legal liabilities resulting from accidents or non-compliance with safety regulations. Promoting safety in construction sites involves ensuring operators understand standard procedures, equipment inspections, load calculations, and hazard identification.
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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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. OSHA forklift regulations explain the training required in 1910.178(l). All Spotting Safety Articles: Earthmoving Equipment Training. 1926.20'
Levelset
JUNE 29, 2022
In this article, we’ll look at the top 10 violations found during OSHA inspections in 2021, the cost of OSHA violations, and how to prevent them. OSHA averages more than 30,000 inspections annually , including many unscheduled visits arising from employee complaints or injuries. Citations: 2,096 Inspections: 1,782 Penalties: $5.7
Wolgast Corporation
MARCH 2, 2022
That’s why it’s important to have a General Contractor who is not only following the codes and regulations, but has incorporated a culture of safety into their operations. In many instances, work would be put on hold because that equipment or material had to be in place to move forward with the schedule.
Pro Builder
JULY 28, 2022
Fran Smith safety director for Cavan Construction , in the greater Philadelphia area, advises workers to never enter a trench unless it has been properly inspected. The risk of injury or death,” she says, “is just too high.”. Keep all equipment away from the excavation site. Utilizing equipment for water removal.
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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