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7 tips for managing health and safety in construction efficiently

Lets Build

Workers are your most valuable asset, and the best way to protect that asset is by implementing a high-quality health and safety program. The key to better managing health and safety in construction is steering away from the traditional reactive approach (taking action after an incident occurs).

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OSHA Drone Inspections: Part 2

FDR Safety

We received such an abundance of feedback, we felt it necessary to dive deeper into the topic of drones and what they can mean for the future of workplace safety. While it’s understandable that the idea of drones may spark fear of more citations, this is not the intention. How do drones change “In Plain View”? More drones.

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11 Safety Tips When Handling And Storing Construction Materials

Construction Marketing

Here are some safety tips to consider in handling and storing construction materials: 1. Therefore, you should have the appropriate storage tanks to ensure safety. It’s not a good idea to store barrels or drums on top of one another because they might become unstable, get damaged, or spring leaks. Provide Proper Training.

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Building a Strong Safety Culture

Safety Services Company

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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ChatGPT for construction companies: A deep dive into its benefits

Lets Build

We’ll explore how you can use ChatGPT in your construction company to improve communication, scheduling, document management, safety, and more. ChatGPT can also make collaborating with off-site teams and SMEs easy by brainstorming ideas and resolutions while evaluating their feasibility for the project. Book a demo or try it free.

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ChatGPT for construction companies: A deep dive into its benefits

Lets Build

We’ll explore how you can use ChatGPT in your construction company to improve communication, scheduling, document management, safety, and more. ChatGPT can also make collaborating with off-site teams and SMEs easy by brainstorming ideas and resolutions while evaluating their feasibility for the project. Book a demo or try it free.

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HAND TOOL SAFETY

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It’s important to remember that exposure to heat and other weather elements can affect hand tool safety. There is always a concern, as there should be, about heat stress affecting workers, but the sun and high temperatures can create safety issues for tools as well. Construction hand tool safety'

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