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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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

With the amount of money you invest in tools and equipment, it’s crucial to protect those assets no matter where you go. Whichever route you choose, you can get some peace of mind by exploring and purchasing coverage through an equipment floater. . What is an equipment floater? Who needs equipment floater insurance?

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Construction Marketing

MARCH 30, 2023

Material Selection Selecting the appropriate materials is essential for designing structures in harsh environments. Advanced composites: Materials like carbon fiber or glass fiber-reinforced polymers provide excellent strength-to-weight ratios and resistance to environmental degradation.

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Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

How Innovation Drives Superior Products Inside the research, development, manufacturing & testing of industry-leading PPE mhodges Thu, 02/02/2023 - 08:37 For over 100 years, Superior Glove has engineered and manufactured innovative, high-quality hand and arm protection and complementary personal protective equipment (PPE) for every major industry.

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Construction Marketing

APRIL 5, 2023

Injuries and, in severe cases, permanent disabilities or deaths can happen if there are very few preventative safety measures in place. It should have clear and concise details such as traffic and pedestrian routes, dedicated loading and unloading and material delivery areas, and travel areas for passersby.

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Fieldwire

JANUARY 25, 2022

Every construction project is uniquely different, and the distinctive characteristics of the industry - such as high-cost intensity and lengthy durations - also add an additional layer of complexity to the risk landscape. Make sure workers are properly trained and equipped. Adopt site preparation strategies to prevent injuries.

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Construction Marketing

JUNE 14, 2021

This is because they’re constantly in use to move heavy materials around the workplace. 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. 3) Risk Of Falling Materials.

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Safety Services Company

JANUARY 5, 2024

As temperatures drop, the risks for contractors and construction workers multiply, from cold stress-related ailments to hazardous working conditions. 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.

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Safety Services Company

JULY 3, 2014

Overexertion Injuries are the most common workplace injury. These are referred to as musculoskeletal disorders or MSD injuries. Overexertion is consistently the number one workplace injury, and the most expensive, costing around $3.4 MSD injuries are often associated with material handling work.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

IS YOUR BUSINESS EFFECTIVELY PRIORITIZING CONSTRUCTION RISK MANAGEMENT? Truth be told, every industry involves risk. Whether the project involves a multi-million-dollar office building or a three-story apartment complex, there are several risks that need to be considered in order to ensure the success of any construction project.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

How Well Does Your Business Prioritize Construction Risk Management? Truth be told, every industry involves risk. Whether the project involves a multi-million-dollar office building or a three-story apartment complex, there are several risks that need to be considered in order to ensure the success of any construction project.

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Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Although concrete seems stark and cold, it may be the perfect material for constructing stairs in commercial buildings. Aside from being a durable material, it could hold the following benefits for commercial spaces: 1. On the other hand, materials like steel and wood may be more challenging to bend in a specific way.

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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. . In this article, we’ll explore the most common jobsite safety risks — and what contractors can do to improve safety for all parties involved. .

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

By the same token, many potential situations pose risk to the health and safety of your employees and others working on the jobsite. Hazardous conditions can have both short-term and long-term financial consequences along with the possibility of work-related illness or injury. . Manual material handling. Electrocution.

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Fieldwire

MARCH 1, 2022

Solid Risk Management. Potential bottleneck: Lack of comprehensive risk management can have grave consequences on a construction site, resulting in a heightened risk profile and, in turn, a higher risk of incidents that may cause bottlenecks. Proper Equipment. The upside is that a construction project is 2.5

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Safety Services Company

JANUARY 26, 2024

Instances of fires can rise due to flammable materials, electrical hazards, oil spills—the list goes on! Startling data from OSHA states that burn-related injuries make up 5% of fatalities in construction sites. The equipment can cause sparks and are combustible if a fire starts. Proper storage and disposal is a must.

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Best Practices Construction Law

JULY 20, 2023

Moreover, AI can be utilized in risk management in construction. With the help of AI, companies can identify potential risks early on and take necessary steps to mitigate them. This can help in reducing the number of accidents and injuries that occur on construction sites.

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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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Work Gearz

APRIL 28, 2022

This shell will cover the boot work upper from the safety toe cap instep, covering work boot laces which is a plus if laces are at risk of getting caught on something. The material employed for shock absorption will tighten up when impacted suddenly. This is positioned on top of the foot behind the work boot tongue.

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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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Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

From ensuring worker safety and material use efficiency to winning big projects, contractor compliance can get you far, indeed. This saves you from expensive material loss, contract terminations, serious injuries, and costly lawsuits. High-risk contractors who do not meet the right criteria are swiftly eliminated.

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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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Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Construction sites these days have no shortage of data: design and BIM data from the planning stages of a project, jobsite data collected by wearables, mobile devices and sensors on equipment/materials, accounting and job progress data from the office, project management data and much more. Reducing Risk and Increasing Safety.

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Safety Services Company

DECEMBER 20, 2012

OSHA announces stakeholder meetings to discuss prevention of backover injuries. The Occupational Safety and Health administration announced Monday that they have scheduled meetings to discuss backover injury prevention. Backover injuries were responsible for 79 worker deaths in 2011, primarily in the construction industry.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 9, 2018

Though 42 percent of construction deaths involve falls , a surprising 17 percent are attributed to exposure to toxic materials like asbestos. It is estimated that more than one million construction workers are exposed to asbestos-containing materials every year. Employee Protection and Injury Prevention.

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Wolgast Corporation

MARCH 2, 2022

Furthermore, an accident when using equipment would cause a delay in progress if that machinery was important for the next phase and an new unit has to be ordered and delivered beyond any site damage needing repair. An example would be improper hoisting and installation of an HVAC unit.

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Work Gearz

DECEMBER 8, 2022

A Risk of Foot Injury. Heavy materials and equipment, power tools, and more are all common to construction sites. If you’re at risk to walk over nails, glass or metal shards, and anything sharp. The Risk of Slipping and Falling. The Risk of Chemical Burn. Construction sites are hazardous.

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 8, 2022

Bioburden travels on equipment, materials, bags, tools, and anything being transferred from point to point. Sanitization or cleaning with an effective disinfectant is critical to all surfaces and equipment. It is spread by people touching, moving, and working. Not all germicidal lighting is created equal.

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Work Gearz

JANUARY 15, 2022

One of the most common cause of workplace injuries is rolling or falling objects. So it’s always best to gear up and wear all the necessary personal protection equipment to avoid injuries from such unexpected accidents. What are metatarsal guards and what do they do? . What are metatarsal guards? .

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Work Gearz

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

It requires a person to constantly work with concrete blocks, bricks, stones, and any other such materials that are needed for building a particular structure. Each of these tasks or jobs requires a specialized or particular type of glove to give you an adequate amount of protection from injuries and other possible dangers. .

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Fieldwire

APRIL 24, 2023

The sharp rise in prices has made essential materials such as steel, lumber and insulation unaffordable for many professionals, especially independent contractors. BIM provides real-time data on material costs and availability, helping you stay up-to-date on deliveries despite high prices and material shortages.

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Levelset

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Plumbing contractor’s insurance may help your business stay afloat if accidents or injuries occur on the job. Worker injury. If your business were found responsible for the injury, paying out of pocket for a worker’s medical bills could cause financial harm. . What is plumber’s insurance?

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Work Gearz

JULY 7, 2020

Construction sites pose a major threat for the workers, be it small injuries or be fatal ones. Each helmet belonging to a particular color is designed to protect your head from a particular type of injury. It protects the head from injuries against sharp objects. Yellow: For caution statements with minor risks.

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Construction Marketing

MAY 11, 2022

Cranes are essential to any major construction project, providing safe and efficient on-site transportation of heavy materials. The weight and size of the materials will determine what type of crane you will get and how it will be set up. Additionally, you must take note of the type of load you’re moving or lifting.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

General contractors know these risks when they take the role. However, with the amount of risk involved in a standard construction project, general contractors typically need to hold multiple policies. Builder’s risk insurance. Verdict: Builder’s risk insurance may cover subcontractor damage in some situations.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

Under ideal conditions, the equipment used in the industrial and manufacturing industry is safe to operate and requires almost no supervision. Similar to power sources, injuries that arise from hazardous energy vary. Consequently, Tagout devices are warning equipment that informs workers when to energize the machine.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Under ideal conditions, the equipment used in the industrial and manufacturing industry is safe to operate and requires almost no supervision. Similar to power sources, injuries that arise from hazardous energy vary. Consequently, Tagout devices are warning equipment that informs workers when to energize the machine.

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