Construction Business Owner

JULY 5, 2023

mhodges Wed, 07/05/2023 - 09:33 Every year, millions of workers get injured on the job, and a significant number of reported occupational injuries are hand related. Depending on the severity, not only do these injuries have a huge medical cost associated with them but are also expensive in terms of lost productivity and wages.

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FDR Safety

JULY 12, 2016

OSHA’s new, misguided requirement for detailed electronic reporting of injury and illness data by employers has come under legal challenge by a coalition of trade associations, employers and an insurance company. OSHA contends that such programs may encourage the under-reporting of illnesses and injuries.

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 9, 2021

Of the 5,333 workplace fatalities that occurred in 2019, nearly 20% of victims were in the construction industry. Serious injuries and fatalities (SIFs) in the construction industry have remained consistently high in recent years, and safety continues to be a top priority for employers in 2021. Alex Headley.

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Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

For the past 2 decades, the construction industry has experienced a steady decline in both recordable injuries and lost workday cases. Yet, the rate of serious injuries and fatalities (SIFs) has remained steady without an associated decrease. 6 Steps to Prevent Substance Abuse in Your Workforce. Elizabeth Manning.

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Construction Equipment

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

million nonfatal injuries or illnesses occurred in private industry workplaces… The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) responded to 2018 safety numbers by calling for private employers to look more closely at their safety practices. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2.8

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 9, 2021

Of the 5,333 workplace fatalities that occurred in 2019, nearly 20% of victims were in the construction industry. Serious injuries and fatalities (SIFs) in the construction industry have remained consistently high in recent years, and safety continues to be a top priority for employers in 2021. Alex Headley.

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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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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 4, 2022

Keep employees safe & compliant when operating powered industrial trucks. Powered industrial trucks (PITs) like forklifts are widely used throughout many industries, but they can also be the source of serious injuries. Free White Paper – Forklifts: Safe Operation & Training. Greg Ragsdale. Mon, 04/04/2022 - 14:31.

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Construction Business Owner

MAY 17, 2022

While heavy construction consistently ranks among the top industries for injuries and fatalities, the increased use of technology is helping to turn the tide and make jobsites safer. Reducing worker injuries has taken on additional urgency following the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

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Construction Today

AUGUST 15, 2023

Construction sites are hazardous places and have the second highest number of occupational deaths, making it one of the most dangerous industries in which to work. However, new 360° video telematics with real-time data can help reduce one of the common causes of construction site injuries: incidents involving vehicles.

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Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

As much as you’d like to assume safety is always top of mind in the construction industry, it’s important not to take anything for granted. These are among the costliest causes of business injury claims and can be detrimental to your company’s financial standing and reputation. Understanding Risk on the Road. Alex Headley.

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Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

As much as you’d like to assume safety is always top of mind in the construction industry, it’s important not to take anything for granted. These are among the costliest causes of business injury claims and can be detrimental to your company’s financial standing and reputation. Risk on the Road. Alex Headley. Mon, 11/08/2021 - 07:30.

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Construction Junkie

JANUARY 6, 2021

image via OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application web page. By March 2nd, 2021, all non-exempt construction companies must submit their OSHA Form 300A for the year 2020, which is the Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses, to OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application (ITA). OSHA began accepting form submissions on January 2.

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Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 7, 2019

The increase in construction injury rates is likely endemic to broader growth within the industry. As construction grows on a global level to accommodate new building demands and the swell of commercial and residential development, so does the potential and risk for injury. .

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Construction Equipment

OCTOBER 4, 2016

an industrial-truck dealership in Woburn, Mass., has been cited by OSHA in the injury of an employee hit by a split rim tire when the tire exploded during servicing. Crown Equipment Corp., The citations covered the company’s failure to:

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Construction Equipment

MAY 18, 2017

Yesterday, OSHA suspended the 2016 Final Rule to Improve Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesse s requiring companies to electronically report their injury and illness records.

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Construction Business Owner

MARCH 23, 2023

The construction industry is notably high-risk; according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, construction has the second-highest occupational fatality rate. The Travelers 2022 Injury Impact Report found that injured construction workers spend an average of 98 days away from work.

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Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 1, 2023

It is a serious hazard in industries such as electrical utilities, construction, oil & gas, and manufacturing, where workers are working around high voltage switches and grounding gear, panel boards, switchboards, and transformers. Click here to read more.

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Construction Marketing

JUNE 20, 2022

Construction is one of the most hazardous industries, with injuries occurring almost every year. Who’s Liable For Falling Debris Injuries? Regardless of the type of injury in the workplace, whether due to falling debris or poor safety practices, someone is always liable. What Are The Common Types Of Falling Debris?

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Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 11, 2014

Injury reporting. The change requires most employers to notify OSHA when an employee is killed, or suffers an injury requiring hospitalization, an amputation, or loss of an eye on the job. By electronic submission using a fatality/injury/illness reporting application that will be located on OSHA’s website.

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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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Construction Dive

JULY 23, 2019

The construction industry has begun to shift from reactive to proactive when it comes to safety performance. Still, with three construction-related fatalities happening every day, there still remains room for improvement.

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ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The Bureau of Labor Statistics report indicates improvement in a key industry safety indicator, even as construction employment has continued to rise.

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BD+C

MAY 30, 2017

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has suspended an Obama-era rule requiring that companies electronically report their injury and illness records. The action prevents these records from being publicly disclosed for the immediate future.

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Safety Services Company

JULY 1, 2021

Seeing a Work Site Through an Injury. When you sign up for a career in the safety industry, you inadvertently agree to a couple of things. And you may be signing up to witness firsthand, or at least be present in the aftermath, some sort of workplace incident, maybe involving injury or worse. Navigating an Injury.

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Construction Dive

JULY 23, 2019

The construction industry has begun to shift from reactive to proactive when it comes to safety performance. Still, with three construction-related fatalities happening every day, there still remains room for improvement.

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Construction Business Owner

JUNE 18, 2018

Construction remains one of the most dangerous industries to work in. According to a 2016 Bureau of Labor and Statistics (BLS) report, construction led all other industries in fatal work injuries at 991—a rate of 10.1 per 100,000 full-time equivalent workers.

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Construction Marketing

JUNE 14, 2022

Machines form an integral part of the construction industry. They can lead to accidents or injuries. Some construction injuries happen because of ignorance or lack of knowledge among your workers. These are clothes or equipment that protect workers’ bodies from injuries. . Inspect Your Machines Regularly.

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Construction Junkie

MARCH 9, 2021

Women in Construction Week is in full swing after starting on Sunday, March 7 and continuing through March 13th, helping to raise awareness of the opportunities that are available for women in the industry and highlighting those making a positive impact. To help amplify the voices of that 10.9%

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 29, 2018

To get ahead, it’s also important for contractors to keep up with what’s going on throughout the construction industry. Bureau of Labor Statistics just released February employment data, which shows the construction industry added 61,000 net new jobs in February, bringing the industry’s unemployment rate to 7.8

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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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ENR Construction

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Industry's workplace fatalities dip 5% in 2020, but fatality rate is up to 10.2 per 100,000 workers from 9.7.

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Construction Equipment

JUNE 7, 2019

The Construction Industry Research and Policy Center (CIRPC) at… Nearly half of the construction workers in Tennessee who were injured over a recent two-year period had been on the job less than a year, according to a case study report from the Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR).

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 29, 2018

Compared to other industries, construction can be pretty dangerous. Speaking of jobsite safety, ForConstructionPros.com pointed out that construction sites pose many safety hazards like musculoskeletal injuries, slips, falls and vibrating tools and equipment. Another key benefit: It can attract new, younger workers to the industry.

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BD+C

JULY 15, 2019

The exoskeleton industry is being held back by a lack of standards, according to Forbes contributor Borislav Marinov. Exoskeleton technology can augment construction workers physical ability and potentially reduce injuries. Exoskeleton technology can augment construction workers physical ability and potentially reduce injuries.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

2023 was a year of resilience, pressure, and economic uncertainty for our industry. Question: I Needed to Report Injuries on My OSHA Logs. Answer: Keep in mind that injuries and incidents will affect your safety status. Answer: Safety and compliance are top priorities in the construction, gas, and fuel industries.

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Constructonomics

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

Whilst the UK construction industry continues to see growth month on month, it still remains a potentially dangerous industry to be a part of, with the risk of injury apparent every day. It’s not a nice place to start yet the fact that there are fatal accidents within the construction industry can’t be hidden.

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