Construction Today

MAY 26, 2023

Key areas for proactive injury and hazard elimination have been identified in the organisation’s latest report Associated Builders and Contractors released its 2023 Safety Performance Report, an annual guide to safety best practices on construction jobsites and comprehensive study of the impact of the STEP Safety Management System.

Safety 40

Safety Injury Construction Contractors 40

FDR Safety

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

Recent cases (both OSHA and personal injury) suggest that industry’s quest to mandate employee performance may ignore the real world where workers encounter variables, and strict interpretation of the policy would literally prevent the work from being done. However, some policies are so strict that they create potential legal issues.

Safety 136

Safety OSHA Injury Feasibility 136

Construction Junkie

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

Two cranes collided at a jobsite in Austin, Texas on Thursday morning causing panic on the jobsite and resulting in 22 injuries, 16 of which were transported to the hospital. The good news is that none of the injuries are believed to be life threatening. ATCEMS PIO responding to the incident for media briefing.

Austin 61

Austin Accidents Injury Site 61

Construction Enquirer

JULY 24, 2023

There was also inadequate planning, a lack of selection of equipment for working at height and inadequate site management arrangements. Work at height needs to be properly planned and managed to ensure that appropriate precautions are used. “We We are fortunate that the injuries resulting from these failings were not more serious.”

Injury 77

Injury Plans Concrete Contractors 77

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 29, 2018

Additionally, the news suggests technology will play some other key roles for contractors, both now and in the future, if they get on board with it. Read the following stories from May’s construction news to find out what’s new, what’s changing and what’s worth your attention. One of their top concerns? Infrastructure.

Industrial 158

Industrial Construction Safety Infrastructure 158

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 30, 2022

management. Journal of Management in Engineering, 10(6), 26-29. management in the UK construction industry. Management, 6(3), 159-168. International Journal of Project Management, 25(4), 386-393. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 133(3), 225-234. Management Institute. Akintoye, A.,

Construction 223

Construction Project Management Engineering Management 223

Construction Junkie

JANUARY 18, 2021

Serious, Other-Than-Serious, and Posting Requirements: $13,653 (up from $13,494 in 2019) Failure to Abate: $13,653 (up from $13,494) per day after due date Willful or repeat: $136,532 (up from $134,937) OSHA assesses penalties based upon a combination of the severity and probability that a jobsite injury might occur.

OSHA 71

OSHA Debt Injury United States 71

FDR Safety

JULY 16, 2018

OSHA sees great opportunity because your industry does realize finger injuries and amputations that are not realized in other companies where operators have automation and/or engineered safeguards to protect the point of operation. The good news is that FDRsafety can help. Even better is that our process is simple.

OSHA 149

OSHA Feasibility Fabrication Risk 149

FDR Safety

AUGUST 27, 2015

FDRsafety names three regional business managers. The latest edition of the annual Injury Facts book published by the National Safety Council is out, and while company CEOs and safety directors might not take the time to read all 210 pages, there is one set of statistics worth special attention. Join Our Mailing List. By Fred Rine.

Accidents 120

Accidents Safety Statistics Injury 120

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 29, 2012

MANAGEMENT |. General Management. People Management. Equipment Management. Industry News. « Better Project Management through Better Communication. I can say that the courts in most areas would hold at least the contractor liable for this accident and serious painful injury. STRATEGY |.

Construction 120

Construction Safety Software Software 120

Safety Services Company

JANUARY 26, 2024

According to ABC News , the fire started accidentally in a spray insulation foam trailer. Startling data from OSHA states that burn-related injuries make up 5% of fatalities in construction sites. Startling data from OSHA states that burn-related injuries make up 5% of fatalities in construction sites.

Safety 54

Safety Site Permits Electrical 54

Construction Junkie

APRIL 23, 2020

What that typically means is that management is too scared or lazy to hire and train a new person to fill the role. What Happened: Michael Jordan Was Held Out of Games Longer Than Necessary Due to Injury Lesson: Don’t Bet Against Your Company In Jordan’s second year, he suffered a pretty serious ankle injury early in the season.

Injury 78

Injury Construction Drafting North Carolina 78

Lets Build

AUGUST 8, 2017

Just some of the frightening mental health statistics: “Substantial mental distress is associated with both injury rate and self-reported pain.”. Bam Nuttall CEO Steve Fox said in an article for Construction News , “I think the fact construction is a male-dominated industry highlights male-related issues. – Nih.gov. – ONS.

Construction 166

Construction Statistics Site Risk 166

Construction Business Owner

MAY 17, 2012

MANAGEMENT |. General Management. People Management. Equipment Management. Industry News. The company called us to come in and evaluate some of their work stations where they seemed to be getting the most injuries from repetitive motions. Better Project Management through Better Communication.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Injury 120

Pro Builder

AUGUST 12, 2022

You’re probably asking yourself how my finger injury relates to home building. Months later, I got a call from one of that builder’s field managers. I asked the field manager to send me the set of working plans for the house, and I pored over the 150-plus-page set trying to find the mistake. . Business Management.

Plans 98

Plans Management Housing Products 98

Safety Services Company

MARCH 11, 2019

Last month, Avetta® and BROWZ®, two of the major Third Party Auditors (TPA) in the Contractor compliance management space, announced that they are merging. Although it’s a little too early to know for sure, our initial view here at Safety Services Company is that this Avetta®/BROWZ® merger will be good news for Contractors.

Safety 72

Safety Contractors Management Injury 72

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 5, 2012

MANAGEMENT |. General Management. People Management. Equipment Management. Industry News. Green Construction & Construction Software » The Business of Construction Risk Management. Better Project Management through Better Communication. STRATEGY |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |.

Risk 120

Risk Insurance Construction Software 120

Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 1, 2019

Construction Tech Review offers a unique platform allowing decision makers to share their insights on construction technology and vendor solutions such as Safety Services Company, news, case studies and more. Safety and Compliance management is also essential for any business as it helps to build a company’s brand reputation.

Safety 48

Safety OSHA Construction Regulation 48

Safety Services Company

JULY 19, 2021

Originally developed at OSHA’s request, NFPA 70E helps companies and employees avoid workplace injuries and fatalities due to shock, electrocution, arc flash, and arc blast, and assists in complying with OSHA 1910 Subpart S and OSHA 1926 Subpart K.”. What Changes Were Adopted to NFPA 70E in 2021? So how can you do this?

OSHA 75

OSHA Electrical Safety Employment 75

Construction Lawyer

JULY 24, 2009

The cases with which he has been involved are varied and wide-ranging and include personal injury, breach of contract, criminal defense, commercial disputes, and consumer fraud. LEED project managment software. The hot new topic for designers is LEED. July 24, 2009 in general , news , Weblogs | Permalink. Categories.

Project Management 40

Project Management Software Software Management 40

Construction Specifier

JULY 8, 2020

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) guidelines, widely adopted by civic institutions in several countries, offer ways to prevent terrorist and ram-raid thefts through perimeter security. Popularized in Sweden, vision-zero guidelines, offer environmental strategies to decrease traffic injury and fatality.

Concrete 75

Concrete Security Guidelines Risk 75

Safety Services Company

AUGUST 6, 2020

It’s preventing illness, sure, but also managing hazards, preventing injuries, and bringing workers home safe at the end of the day. But for some workers – generally speaking, those already back on the job site – “stay safe” refers to something a little different. Health and safety in the workplace isn’t a 2020 “coroniquette”.

Safety 62

Safety Injury US Site 62

HardHatChat

MARCH 9, 2010

Nothing scares customers away faster than the thought of potential injury. Or just looking to talk about shopping center construction news? Sure the site is under construction, but are there clear paths free of debris and equipment? we came in on time and under budget without one complaint from any of the retailers. No complaints?

Contractors 192

Contractors Retail Remodeling Commercial 192

Construction Lawyer

DECEMBER 17, 2014

The Illinois legislature has passed a bill that repeals both the Statute of Limitations and Statute of Repose for construction if there is an alleged injury resulting from "the discharge into the environment of asbestos." See Senate Bill 2221. general insurance litigation news' This raises profound issues.

Illinois 45

Illinois Environment Injury Insurance 45

FDR Safety

MARCH 19, 2020

The representative, ideally the Safety and Health Director or Manager or someone in upper management, should be well-versed in OSHA standards applicable to the business, health and safety conditions of the workplace under inspection, location of required records to be kept under OSHA (e.g. Keeping the inspection under control.

OSHA 156

OSHA Inspections Conference Employment 156

Construction Junkie

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Trench Collapses Before the virus hit the US, the construction industry needed some tough love regarding the amount of trench related injuries and deaths it continued to have. There’s just simply no justification for either getting into or sending someone into an unprotected trench, no matter how quick the job might be.

Safety 111

Safety OSHA Construction Mobility 111

Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 15, 2017

You read about it in the news but never think it could happen where you work. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries, there were 14,770 workplace homicides between 1992 and 2012. Examine the resources available from a management perspective. You know it happens.

Safety 48

Safety Risk Injury Compensation 48

Construction Cost Estimating

AUGUST 15, 2018

Also, there may be personal injuries or fatalities because of collapsing of structure. Accidents throughout the construction process can also lead to personal injuries and greater costs. Indirect costs related to insurance, inspection and regulation are also raised significantly because of these inflated direct costs.

Safety 40

Safety Accidents Inspections Construction 40

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 10, 2011

MANAGEMENT |. General Management. People Management. Equipment Management. Industry News. Construction Equipment Management: Finding the Sweet Spot » Construction Safety – The Wrong Way for a Lifetime. I am thankful that I did not sustain a life threatening injury, but I could have.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Safety 120

Construction Junkie

APRIL 28, 2020

Giveaway #2 is live with a swag pack from construction management software, Procore! By entering any contest, entrants agree to waive any and all claims against Contest Entities for personal injury, damage or loss of any kind which may result from participation in the Contest or from the receipt, enjoyment, ownership or use of any prize.

ProCore 52

ProCore Claims Injury Liability 52

Safety Services Company

JULY 24, 2013

OSHA is directing its efforts toward enforcing a standard in which employers nationwide will be required to establish a thorough, written injury and illness prevention program (IIPP). Not really — the average injury rates for employers after a citation dropped by 20% over the next two years. What will the standard mean for businesses?

OSHA 48

OSHA Injury California Safety 48

Construction Junkie

MAY 11, 2020

Full story: New Jersey Company Owner Pleads Guilty to Perjury After Lying During U.S. Department of Labor Investigation of Roof Workers’ Injuries | OSHA.

OSHA 89

OSHA New Jersey Legal Employment 89

The Korte Company

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

When a project manager starts drafting an email, intelligent software suggests the words that finish a sentence — shaving down the time needed to finish the message. As AI evolves, we hope for ways to incorporate this new technology into our safety program. And that’s a good thing for our customers and for us.

Innovation 52

Innovation Software Software US 52

Construction Cost Estimating

AUGUST 19, 2017

Any minor injury or accident can happen for a moment of distraction. There are many reasons of this delay; it can be happen for the communication gap, wrong planning, poor management or the unwanted raised blockers. There are few tricks that can be used by the managers to avoid the crippling delays.

Construction 40

Construction Project Management Plans Management 40

The Korte Company

MARCH 27, 2023

The manager in charge of the interiors department was a strong woman named Jane Lauer, and she finally stole me from the architectural department.” By 1991, Sandy earned the biggest career jump of her life: She became the manager of Korte Interiors. “It Managing people, there’s my problem. It was rough.” I had to juggle it.

St. Louis 52

St. Louis Las Vegas Office Management 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 4, 2022

According to Marco Vonk, Marketing Manager at Saint-Gobain Weber Beamix, “You save about 60% of the time on the jobsite and 80% in labor.”. Because construction would be more programmable and automated, worker injuries and fatalities would likely decrease if 3D printing was incorporated onto the jobsite. Waste reduction. Regulations.

Construction 105

Construction Concrete Innovation Regulation 105

Construction Cost Estimating

AUGUST 28, 2019

Guidelines to reduce segregation in concrete:- Segregation is managed properly with exact mix ratio. When the concrete becomes completely plastic, bleeding is not injurious. Bleeding in concrete is managed with the inclusion of minimum water content in the concrete mix. When concrete falls from over 1m.

Concrete 40

Concrete Guidelines Injury Transportation 40