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Bird Friendly Building now the Law in Howard County

Green Building Law Update

But there is no authoritative nationwide repository of bird casualties or injuries, so estimating the scope of this is difficult. The County Department of Inspections, Licenses and Permits statistics indicate it would apply to less than 1% of permits issued each year.

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Avoiding common OSHA recordkeeping mistakes

FDR Safety

All affected employers need to finalize their OSHA 300 log data about work-related injuries and illnesses that required medical treatment beyond first aid. In this case, you did not count the Monday of the injury, but you would count the four other workdays the employee was scheduled to work, but could not come in.

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How To Choose The Right Crane For Your Project

Construction Marketing

If the construction is located on a site with unstable or rocky ground or if it’s a rainy season, some cranes may not be able to function or travel to these areas due to the soft ground. The quality of your construction site’s ground can also play a role in choosing the crane for your project.

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Make Crane Safety Priority One!

Constructonomics

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. THE EQUIPMENT. We’ll cover a few of the basics here. Tell Your Friends.

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WALKING WORKING SURFACES: OSHA RULE UPDATE

Safety Services Company

The Rule updates and clarifies standards, and adds training and inspection requirements. OSHA estimates that an average of 202,066 serious injuries and 345 fatalities occur annually as a result of falls from heights or the same level. Maintain, inspect, and store fall protection equipment and systems. Body belts are not a PFAS.

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WALKING WORKING SURFACES: OSHA RULE UPDATE

Safety Services Company

The Rule updates and clarifies standards, and adds training and inspection requirements. OSHA estimates that an average of 202,066 serious injuries and 345 fatalities occur annually as a result of falls from heights or the same level. Maintain, inspect, and store fall protection equipment and systems. Body belts are not a PFAS.

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5 Current Construction Industry Challenges and How Technology Can Help

Fieldwire

Construction waste, fuel, emissions, and travel requirements have all led to a less than favorable view of construction when it comes to the green crowd. Injury and illnesses are 24% higher among construction employees than in any other industry in the US. The Environmental Impact Needs to Be Addressed.