Safety Services Company

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

However, the industry is exposed to many risks that can significantly impair operations, the environment, and the safety of people. Consequently, risk management is crucial to identify and mitigate damages while guaranteeing the safety of workers, the general public, and the environment.

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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 5, 2024

Most of these incidents could have been avoided if employers had more safety precautions put in place during the winter months. 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. It can lead to unconsciousness and death.

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Construction Business Owner

MAY 24, 2018

Increasingly, they are also looking to technology to improve the overall safety of workers, equipment operators and project managers while on construction sites and around heavy equipment.

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Construction Marketing

JANUARY 24, 2024

Project Managers Responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and completion of construction projects. Collaborate with clients, construction managers, and other professionals to bring architectural visions to life. Structural engineers design and analyze structures for stability and safety.

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The Constructor

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

While the use of heavy machinery is beneficial to the construction process, proper safety protocols must be in place to ensure the safety of everyone on the job site.

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Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Every hiring client seeks suppliers that meet and exceed expectations regarding safety , work ethics, and project management. You must maintain your accounts on the relevant platforms, keep track of regulations, and keep your staff updated with the latest advances in safety protocols. Let’s explore this in detail: 1.

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Construction Marketing

JULY 16, 2021

If you’re running a construction business, you’ll need to learn how to properly store and manage different materials on construction sites. 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.

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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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FDR Safety

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

This article is apart of our “Tools For Building a Foundation in Safety” series by Luke Contos. Well let’s repeat the question, does every maintenance procedure, equipment down time, etc. If you have questions or need help regarding distracted driving or anything safety related, please reach out to FDRsafety.

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Construction Marketing

MAY 17, 2023

These tools enable construction professionals to rethink every aspect of project planning, execution, and collaboration, whether it be through the use of project management software, virtual reality (VR), or building information modeling (BIM). Safety and Risk Management Safety and risk management are paramount in the construction industry.

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Construction Business Owner

MARCH 17, 2016

Proper tire care contributes enormously to the overall safety of a construction fleet, and managers should pay attention to what does (and what doesn’t) constitute good tire safety practices within their fleet. A focus on tire safety is something that should be present on any jobsite.

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BD+C

MAY 3, 2024

Advancing Healthcare: Medical Office Buildings at the Forefront of Access and Safety 1 kcichowicz Fri, 05/03/2024 - 07:18 Healthcare Facilities This article explores the pivotal shift from traditional hospital settings to Medical Office Buildings (MOBs), focusing on how these facilities enhance patient access.

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Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Personal protective equipment (PPE) is one of your workers’ most important lines of defense against hazards on the job. From hard hats to safety glasses, protective footwear and more, employers must choose the right PPE for their employees while making sure they’re trained on how to properly use them. Equipment Management.

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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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FDR Safety

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Effective safety and health measures must be integrated within the planning stages of these projects and strictly enforced until completion. Other mitigation recommendations include: Employers need to require effective and concise safety and health training for all employees before commencing the job. Management of Change.

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Construction Marketing

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Now, in order to secure a contract, it’s important to choose a solid approach, and few are ever as important as safety. Why Safety? Whether it’s a health-related concern such as COVID-19 or protecting property from threats like the widespread riots, safety is a paramount and constant element for many these days.

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Construction Business Owner

JULY 5, 2023

How to build a safe working space for your workers The hierarchy of controls identifies the safety controls many industries use to protect workers by minimizing or eliminating exposure to hazards. When viewed through the lens of the hierarchy of controls, personal protective equipment is the least effective safety measure.

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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). Management System. Perhaps most fundamentally, there needs to be a safety management system in place.

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Kids don’t have the same access to heavy equipment their parents did. More importantly, the immersiveness is based on actual equipment and performance data. Central The avenues that used to bring in construction recruits are being choked off. The younger generation has been streamed into white collar jobs for decades now. The result?

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FDR Safety

SEPTEMBER 27, 2013

Our guest blogger today is Mike White , a new senior advisor for FDRsafety who comes to us after a great career at GM, where he was most recently Global Safety Director. If you manage for risk, you also manage for compliance. I spent more than 30 years in operations before going into safety and wondered, “How did I get here?”

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Safety Services Company

APRIL 12, 2018

Process Safety Management. Welcome to Safe Friday, this week we’re going to cover the ins and outs of process safety managment. Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals prevents or minimizes the consequences of catastrophic releases of toxic, reactive, flammable or explosive chemicals.

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 29, 2019

As projects become even more manifold, the number of workers, equipment and materials that need to be tracked and managed increases. Under pressure to deliver work on time and within budget, safety can often become compromised. This nine technologies can lower safety risks on-site. . .

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HardHatChat

MARCH 26, 2024

Here are some of the critical considerations for choosing a national contractor: Reputation and Track Record Developers and property management companies look for a contractor with a strong reputation and a proven track record of delivering high-quality commercial projects. Our safety record is stellar. We put a premium on training.

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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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Construction Business Owner

MARCH 17, 2016

Proper tire care contributes enormously to the overall safety of a construction fleet, and managers should pay attention to what does (and what doesn’t) constitute good tire safety practices within their fleet. A focus on tire safety is something that should be present on any jobsite.

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FDR Safety

MAY 13, 2024

Maybe there was an injury, and you added a guard, but the guard made it difficult or impossible to unjam the equipment or operate the machine. OSHA, NIOSH, ANSI, and safety professionals recognize the hierarchy as an effective method of reducing risk. A feasibility assessment usually takes less than an hour.

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FDR Safety

MAY 13, 2024

Maybe there was an injury, and you added a guard, but the guard made it difficult or impossible to unjam the equipment or operate the machine. OSHA, NIOSH, ANSI, and safety professionals recognize the hierarchy as an effective method of reducing risk. A feasibility assessment usually takes less than an hour.

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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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FDR Safety

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

Bureau of Labor Statistics Safety Data. As shown by the Bureau of Labor Statistics data in Figure 1 and Table 1, most all of the major safety metrics from work + Case rate for days of job transfer or restriction). Safety Metric Rate Change. Below have demonstrated substantial improvement over the past 25 years. Percent Change.

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 4, 2019

Construction is booming, yet miscommunication, equipment and crew management slip-ups, jobsite safety and certification issues, last-minute added costs, and delays are still rampant on the jobsite.

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 20, 2023

Adam Elsasser EL Field Operations Manager Miller Electric With 24 years of electrical industry experience, Adam Elsasser has overseen field operations at Miller Electric since 2013. Miller Electric has grown a great team with more than 1,000 electricians in the field.

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Construction Marketing

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Using more efficient technologies will also help increase the safety of the workers. Have an Energy Management Plan Setting up an energy management plan is a sure way to ensure that energy is saved on-site. Managing energy can help construction reduce heating and cooling costs.

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Construction Equipment

OCTOBER 12, 2020

Occupational safety and health professionals can learn how to effectively assess and manage the risks their organizations face by attending SafetyFOCUS: Risk Assessment and Management, a two-day virtual event offered by the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP). The sessions on Oct.

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 30, 2022

So, the question then is : How can safety and quality managers trust that work is on schedule and still meeting the necessary quality standards ? Too many project photos to manage. Project photos enable your teams to document events, track progress, and even improve health and safety on the jobsite. Request a demo today.

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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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