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. of non-fatal accidents due to safety violations took place on construction sites in the EU.

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Safety Services Company

JANUARY 26, 2024

This figure reveals a potential gap in safety and compliance procedures within contractor management. Cooking On Site According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), cooking equipment is one of the leading causes of fire-related incidents on sites, making up 27% of construction fires.

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Construction Marketing

JULY 16, 2021

Here are some safety tips to consider in handling and storing construction materials: 1. Poor handling and storage can affect the quality of construction materials and equipment. Therefore, you should have the appropriate storage tanks to ensure safety. Use The Right Handling Equipment. Select A Storage Area Carefully.

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Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Preventive maintenance (PM): The systematic and cyclic check, inspection, and correction of minor deficiencies, as well as reporting of deficiencies beyond the scope of preventive maintenance. This cost is general provided as a lump sum, for example “XX day inspection and maintenance of 60 ton chiller- $XXXXX.XX What is it?

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Constructonomics

AUGUST 28, 2018

The construction industry is comprised of numerous tools and equipment that are used for some heavy-duty work. Regular maintenance is necessary but you must also know when it is time to upgrade the equipment. What Happens When Equipment Fails? Equipment is constantly being used in the construction business.

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FDR Safety

DECEMBER 8, 2014

OSHA has substantially increased its inspections of worksites where temporary workers are employed, following up on an initiative announced 18 months ago directed at temporary staffing agencies. As Nickole C. Enforcement OSHA'

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 2, 2020

Maintenance of Fall Protection Equipment During COVID-19. The dos & don'ts of equipment care to keep workers & gear both safe & productive. The care and maintenance of safety products are vital to their efficacy and longevity, especially during COVID-19. Pure Safety Group. Greg Ragsdale. Fri, 10/02/2020 - 10:20.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 1, 2022

Safety is foundational to construction. Even with all the focus put on budgets, timelines, and processes, safety still comes first. After all, safety can affect all these aspects of a construction project, and more. 10 Winning Strategies to Enhance Construction Safety. 10 Winning Strategies to Enhance Construction Safety.

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FDR Safety

MARCH 16, 2021

Department of Labor’s (DOL) COVID-19 Workplace Safety Plan to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission to OSHA Compliance Safety and Health Officers (CSHO) during inspections. [2]. To the extent possible, all inspections should be conducted in a manner to achieve expeditious issuance of COVID-19-related citations and abatement.

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Construction Marketing

JANUARY 24, 2024

Structural engineers design and analyze structures for stability and safety. Estimators Analyze project blueprints and specifications to estimate labor, materials, and equipment costs. Health And Safety Professionals Develop and enforce safety protocols to minimize accidents and ensure compliance with regulations.

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Pro Builder

JULY 28, 2022

Excavation and Trench Safety Best Practices for Construction Jobsites. Know the risks and the corrective measures you should take on your jobsites to ensure crew safety and prevent excavation fatalities. Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA). OSHA is making trenching and excavation safety its No.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

AUGUST 23, 2018

When people are busy, though, safety can sometimes take a backseat to speed. But that way of thinking can be pretty detrimental, though, as a safety incident at one of your jobsites can really derail a project and could hurt the business’s bottom line. Common Construction Safety Violations in 2017. Scaffolding (1926.451).

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Work Gearz

JANUARY 22, 2021

If you are in the construction industry and make use of, or supply hard hats to your construction workers, you will want to know how often hard hats should be inspected for safety. The answer is that hard hats should undergo a safety check every six weeks, but this is not set in stone. Who does the Hard Hat Inspection?

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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.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

DECEMBER 7, 2017

When one side of the world is focusing on heat safety, the other is ramping up for cold weather worker exposure. Much like when we talked about the importance of heat safety on the job , employers are responsible and required to protect workers from safety hazards, including cold temperatures and extreme weather.

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Fieldwire

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

For example, in the United States, an astounding one out of every five deaths in the workplace is due to a construction accident , according to statistics published by the country’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Perhaps most fundamentally, there needs to be a safety management system in place. Safety Training.

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FDR Safety

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

The purpose is to target organizations with machinery or equipment that cause or are capable of causing amputations, and organizations where amputations have occurred. This National Emphasis Program – (NEP) instruction applies to General Industry organizations where machinery or equipment that is likely to cause amputation is present.

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Lets Build

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

The warehouse safety is important for your employees and your property. There are many safety hazards that warehouse workers face and with the appropriate preventative measures you can ensure that nothing and no one comes to any harm while under your care. The facility and the equipment meet the warehouse safety standards.

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FDR Safety

DECEMBER 10, 2014

Many of you may be wondering why, all of a sudden, OSHA is spending an inordinate amount of time inspecting the machines and equipment in plant maintenance areas. Most safety pros will react with, “You have to be kidding me.” Typically, these machines are used for low-risk tasks performed by skilled workers. We are not.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 5, 2022

Construction Jobsite Safety: Strategies and Resources for Worker Well-Being. Jobsite safety is critical for workers and for your home building company. More than half of that spending (56%) went toward safety education, a sign that construction remains a potentially dangerous job. Fri, 08/05/2022 - 07:00.

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Construction Equipment

AUGUST 23, 2019

EHS Today reports that The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is stepping up the use of drones to inspect worksites. OSHA reportedly used drones with cameras to conduct nine inspections of employer facilities in 2018, along with an additional nine in 2019. The group has…

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Levelset

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

In this article, we’ll explore the most common jobsite safety risks — and what contractors can do to improve safety for all parties involved. . Common jobsite safety risks. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), almost 3 out of 100 full-time workers were injured on the job in 2019.

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Safety Services Company

APRIL 5, 2018

OSHA Safety & Compliance. Welcome to Safe Friday, this week we’re going to cover the ins and outs of OSHA safety and compliance. OSHA Inspections. Workplace inspections and investigations are conducted by OSHA compliance safety and health officers trained in safety and industrial hygiene. Walkthrough.

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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. The employer shall permit only those employees qualified by training or experience to operate equipment or machinery. Self Supporting Ladders.

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Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 4, 2022

Manufacturer’s schedule for routine preventive maintenance, inspections, condition monitoring (predictive tests) and adjustments required to ensure proper and economical operation and to minimize repairs. Delineate procedures for preventive maintenance, inspection, adjustment, lubrication and cleaning necessary to minimize repairs.

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GCP Applied Technologies

MAY 2, 2019

What to expect from a cement ball mill inspection. without prior stopping of mill feed) for internal inspection. Such a mill audit requires mutually agreed upon targets and benefits and pre-audit preparation for safety (including isolation, access, confined space working, etc.), Phillip.fry@gc…. Thu, 05/02/2019 - 14:43.

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Wolgast Corporation

MARCH 2, 2022

Safety is an important aspect of any business but especially in construction, where a little accident can have serious impacts to those involved; the trades people on site, the owner, and the contractor. 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.

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Safety Services Company

JUNE 11, 2021

In recent years, many companies have started to realize the importance of building a strong safety culture within their workplace. The term “safety culture” can be defined as a company’s values, attitudes and beliefs about safety. We all must make safety a priority. Characteristics of a Strong Safety Culture.

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HardHatChat

APRIL 18, 2016

But while many longstanding construction techniques are still the best way to do business, one area where construction firms have a responsibility as employers to continually evolve, change and adopt new standards is worker safety. Chuck Taylor. Director of Operations. Tel: 847-233-9200 x712.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JANUARY 31, 2018

As a contractor, the thought of an OSHA inspection and possible violations probably makes you a little nervous. The government doesn’t take incidents like this lightly, as evidenced by the fact that the cost of penalties levied by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is rising. Safety is a serious matter.

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Construction Cost Estimating

MARCH 3, 2020

Safety first! A proper plan that observes safety protocols strictly will let you avoid undesirable circumstances arising in work. Work supervision, equipment utilization and construction procedures all must ensure the safety of the workers. The age-old construction motto has never wavered even in modern days.

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The Constructor

MAY 29, 2012

Hence, the bridge must be regularly inspected and maintained for the benefit of its users. There are three levels of inspection: 1. General inspection: Usual inspection of representative parts of a structure. General inspection: Usual inspection of representative parts of a structure.

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FDR Safety

MARCH 9, 2023

1, 2019, the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission (OSHRC) reversed an OSHA citation issued to Suncor Energy Inc. The Commission vacated the citations for two primary reasons: Suncor had implemented a robust safety program that met and exceeded OSHA standards. as the controlling employer for a fall protection violation.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

Workplace Safety. Welcome to Safe Friday, this week we’re going to cover workplace safety. Freedom from danger is a wonderful concept, but to make that goal a reality requires considerable planning, training, commitment, management skills, and above all THINKING about workplace safety. Thinking About Workplace Safety.

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Construction Equipment

APRIL 11, 2019

OSHA inspections exceeded 32,000 in fiscal year (FY) 2017 and 2018, Secretary of Labor R. According to Safety and Health Magazine, Acosta also mentioned the decrease of 43… Alexander Acosta told a congressional appropriations hearing on April 3. This surpassed the 31,948 total in FY 2016, he said.

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FDR Safety

JANUARY 16, 2020

OSHA Area Offices may add, based on local evidence, manufacturing establishments (regardless of the NAICS codes) to the master list where amputation injuries or fatalities related to machinery and equipment have occurred in the five years preceding the effective date of this Instruction.

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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. Here’s an overview of eight of the top safety and health hazards in construction — and some preventive measures you can take to avoid these risks. . Electrocution.

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