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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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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Construction Marketing

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

In multi-family buildings, it acts as a protective shield against the elements, ensuring both the structure’s integrity and the safety of its residents. Here’s why it’s essential: Safety first : Cladding acts as a barrier against environmental factors like rain, wind, and extreme temperatures.

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Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 4, 2022

Facilities Preventive Maintenance requires the following information to minimize downtime and unscheduled maintenance and repairs. 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.

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Construction Marketing

JANUARY 24, 2024

Structural engineers design and analyze structures for stability and safety. Health And Safety Professionals Develop and enforce safety protocols to minimize accidents and ensure compliance with regulations. Conduct safety training and inspections to create a secure work environment.

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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

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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FDR Safety

APRIL 9, 2014

OSHA last year cleared the way for union representatives to accompany OSHA compliance officers on worksite inspections even if the union doesn’t represent the company’s workers, and now the consequences are being felt. All this potentially provides an opening for union organizers to get a presence in a non-union workplace.

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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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Lets Build

JULY 7, 2023

The AI platform created by OpenAI can generate text, provide information, and assist users with various tasks. We’ll explore how you can use ChatGPT in your construction company to improve communication, scheduling, document management, safety, and more. Free eBook: Quick guide to Lean practices for construction professionals 1.

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Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 23, 2014

Too often companies are told that they need to have a safety manual to protect them from OSHA violations, and while that’s true, understanding how that works is just as informative to a safely run company as having all the right words and regulations in a policy. Do you inspect the worksite and enforce the policy?

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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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Julian Construction

JULY 7, 2012

Professional Inspector Calls For Inspections For Home Safety. Mr. Kyles has inspected over 15,000 structures in his career, working with both engineering firms and local departments of building and safety. Regular inspections can help minimize upkeep expenses by preventing serious structural problems from occurring.

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Lets Build

JULY 7, 2023

The AI platform created by OpenAI can generate text, provide information, and assist users with various tasks. We’ll explore how you can use ChatGPT in your construction company to improve communication, scheduling, document management, safety, and more. Free eBook: Quick guide to Lean practices for construction professionals 1.

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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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Julian Construction

JANUARY 24, 2012

Julian Construction Urges Foundation Safety Inspections of Homes. Foundation Repair Company Dedicated to Home Foundation Safety LOS ANGELES, CA: Julian Construction Inc., If a home has an unstable foundation it needs to be fixed at once for the safety of the home.” Your Information. Inspection Consultation.

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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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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

The Building Safety Bill is fast-approaching the UK construction sector, and promises widespread change. Although the Fire Safety Act is now in place, the Building Safety Bill is still being finalised and it may be difficult to know how to get ready. An overview of the Building Safety Bill .

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Safety Services Company

NOVEMBER 22, 2013

Each year OSHA conducts around 50,000 workplace inspections. These investigations are typically triggered by an accident at the workplace, an employee complaint or an OSHA initiated industry specific safety blitz. This material will help define the focus on an inspection, so the representative can appropriately guide the inspector.

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Construction Marketing

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

Site Inspections. Paper forms can produce several vulnerabilities and inefficiencies for site inspections. One problem with using paper forms for site inspections is that workers could report inspecting a site they never visited. Switching to a mobile app for site inspections will greatly improve efficiency.

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Construction Equipment

JANUARY 5, 2016

At a recent conference, David Michaels, administrator, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), shared a very telling piece of information. Michaels revealed that one of the biggest ways to get inspected by OSHA i s to report injuries as worker error rather than finding the root cause.

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Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Improved safety Modern technology can help to monitor construction sites and improve safety. Teams can easily access safety checklists on the go and identify risks to prevent incidents. Also, technology can eliminate manual processes through automation and simplify inspections using drones to enhance safety.

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Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Improved safety Modern technology can help to monitor construction sites and improve safety. Teams can easily access safety checklists on the go and identify risks to prevent incidents. Also, technology can eliminate manual processes through automation and simplify inspections using drones to enhance safety.

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Work Gearz

APRIL 29, 2022

Do you wear safety glasses while woodworking ? So it’s a must to wear safety glasses for woodwork.   Safety Glasses. Safety glasses guard your eyes from usual levels of dust and debris. Carefully inspect the glass and make sure that your glass meets ANSI’s standards.

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Julian Construction

MARCH 28, 2012

Julian Construction Provides Online Sources Of Safety Information. The list reads: [link] Established in 1975, the Seismic Safety Commission advises the governor, state legislature, and state and local governments on ways to reduce earthquake risk. link] Los Angeles and Southern California earthquake preparedness information.

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Constructonomics

JULY 15, 2011

Moving heavy loads around a work environment demands careful attention to safety. A fundamental knowledge of inspection, maintenance, and operating procedures can make the difference been smooth operation and a tragic mishap. Second, controls must be inspected regularly to be sure that all motions agree with the controls as marked.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 19, 2023

What is the Forms tool and how do you use “in review” for approvals? Teams using Autodesk Build’s Forms gather critical information about projects, using the flexibility of the tool to collaborate on everything from safety programs to daily report checklists.

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Safety Services Company

JULY 8, 2019

Technology-Based Improvements in Occupational Health and Safety. As HSE professionals, we’re always looking for a way to continually improve the health and safety of our worksites. Digital Recordkeeping for Safety Data. Smart Safety Clothing.

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Constructonomics

JANUARY 21, 2014

An illegal extension has left a landlord with a £24,000 and a criminal record, after local council safety officers deemed it to be in an “appalling condition” with numerous safety issues – including a slew of fire safety offences which put the building’s occupants at a very real risk of injury or death. What Does The Law Say?

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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. Employee Participation.

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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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Lets Build

JUNE 23, 2023

So we’ll explore how to choose the right KPIs and how you can gain a full view of your projects to gather the information you need to improve your organisation’s profits and productivity. The most important construction KPIs indirectly relate to profit by looking at things like labour productivity, worker safety, and quality control.

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Construction Marketing

JANUARY 17, 2023

Therefore, it’s equally crucial to inspect your roof so you can decide where to put the solar panels. Nonetheless, you should be wary of vendors who make ‘generic’ solar offers without first evaluating them; they’re probably just trying to make a quick sale, making assumptions, and leaving out crucial information. .

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Construction Junkie

MARCH 9, 2021

The following article has been sponsored by Hilmerson Safety and also appeared first on HilmersonSafety.com. Since the 90’s and early 2000’s they’ve paved new paths for women pursuing careers in construction safety. For Women in Construction (WIC) Week 2021 Hilmerson Safety® celebrates women in the field by sharing their stories.

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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. Air contaminants.

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FDR Safety

JANUARY 16, 2020

If you are targeted for an inspection, the CSHO will look for machinery or equipment associated with amputations paying particular attention to employee exposure to nip points, pinch points, shear points, cutting actions, and other points of operation. For more advice on safety, please call us at (615) 628-8746.

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Lets Build

JUNE 23, 2023

So we’ll explore how to choose the right KPIs and how you can gain a full view of your projects to gather the information you need to improve your organisation’s profits and productivity. The most important construction KPIs indirectly relate to profit by looking at things like labour productivity, worker safety, and quality control.

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