Wolgast Corporation

MARCH 2, 2022

That’s why it’s important to have a General Contractor who is not only following the codes and regulations, but has incorporated a culture of safety into their operations. In many instances, work would be put on hold because that equipment or material had to be in place to move forward with the schedule.

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Green Building Law Update

JULY 19, 2020

The bird-friendly design standards that the Director adopts by regulation and that are equivalent to Pilot Credit #55. And interestingly, New York City passed a building code amendment last year requiring effective December 2020 the lowest 75 feet of new buildings to incorporate “avian-friendly materials” (.

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Safety Services Company

MAY 3, 2021

They were chosen based on the number of accidents and injuries that occur each year at construction workplaces. In fact, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommends that employers regularly enforce standards and regulations. Preventing Struck-By Injuries. The Importance of Safety Meetings.

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Safety Services Company

DECEMBER 20, 2012

OSHA announces stakeholder meetings to discuss prevention of backover injuries. The Occupational Safety and Health administration announced Monday that they have scheduled meetings to discuss backover injury prevention. Backover injuries were responsible for 79 worker deaths in 2011, primarily in the construction industry.

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Green Building Law Update

JUNE 19, 2016

HR 2576 greatly expands the ability of the Environmental Protection Agency to evaluate and regulate chemicals. TSCA was enacted in 1976 to protect the environment and the public’s health against risks posed by chemicals in materials in commerce. The President is expected to sign the bill this week.

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Levelset

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Because this line of work has a greater chance of injury or death than others, contractors must take great care to make sure work zones are safe and workers are protected. . Struck-by : Building materials being unloaded overhead by cranes or booms frequently result in struck-by incidents. Service and update equipment regularly.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 9, 2018

Despite regulations, asbestos is still a real and present danger for construction workers. Though 42 percent of construction deaths involve falls , a surprising 17 percent are attributed to exposure to toxic materials like asbestos. Employee Protection and Injury Prevention. What’s So Dangerous About Asbestos?

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Green Building Law Update

JUNE 19, 2016

HR 2576 greatly expands the ability of the Environmental Protection Agency to evaluate and regulate chemicals. TSCA was enacted in 1976 to protect the environment and the public’s health against risks posed by chemicals in materials in commerce. The President is expected to sign the bill this week.

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Work Gearz

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Not wearing PPE can result in severe injury to yourself and to others around you. Experiencing injuries as a result of falling items or debris. Protects you from head injuries. Working with chemicals, glass, sheet metal, electricity, heated materials, or slippery things often necessitates the use of protective gloves.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

However, you, as a business owner, can keep your workers safe and reduce their chance of sustaining injuries by preparing and adhering to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) guidelines on hazardous energy. Similar to power sources, injuries that arise from hazardous energy vary.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

However, you, as a business owner, can keep your workers safe and reduce their chance of sustaining injuries by preparing and adhering to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) guidelines on hazardous energy. Similar to power sources, injuries that arise from hazardous energy vary.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

Even while creating new regulations and amending current ones to fit the workplace’s changing safety standards, OSHA is hard at work providing guidance material to help employers follow their rules, and answering questions and providing guidance on existing rules. September 3, 2013. high barrier wall. May 2, 2013.

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Pro Builder

JULY 28, 2022

Additionally, employers, owners, and managers need to ensure a safe means to enter and exit trenches on jobsites and must keep materials away from trench edges. . The risk of injury or death,” she says, “is just too high.”. If there is not enough area to relocate the materials, then remove them from the site entirely.

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Green Building Law Update

JULY 5, 2015

The City of Highland Park, Illinois, became the latest jurisdiction to consider bird friendly building regulations when on June 22, 2015 the City Council forwarded a proposal to the Plan Design Review Commission for comment prior to final approval by the Council. It is that same standard now being adopted in Highland Park.

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Green Building Law Update

JULY 5, 2015

The City of Highland Park, Illinois, became the latest jurisdiction to consider bird friendly building regulations when on June 22, 2015 the City Council forwarded a proposal to the Plan Design Review Commission for comment prior to final approval by the Council. It is that same standard now being adopted in Highland Park.

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Work Gearz

DECEMBER 8, 2022

A Risk of Foot Injury. Heavy materials and equipment, power tools, and more are all common to construction sites. Slippery surfaces are one of the foremost reasons for injuries at construction sites. They may be waterproof, but they will not necessarily comply with safety regulations for the workplace. 

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 4, 2022

SLA works as a high-powered laser and turns a liquid resin into a solid material. Though 3D printing concrete shows great potential, it’s worth noting that the overall technology when it comes to the concrete material is still relative in its infancy. Regulations. Reduce human error. Labor shortage.

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Levelset

JUNE 29, 2022

OSHA averages more than 30,000 inspections annually , including many unscheduled visits arising from employee complaints or injuries. Along with other construction laws , OSHA regulations seek to protect everyone working in the construction industry. Health and safety – 863 violations. Citations: 863 Inspections: 812 Penalties: $3.5

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 8, 2022

Bioburden travels on equipment, materials, bags, tools, and anything being transferred from point to point. Fortunately, there is a well-established international standard, International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 62471 which covers the safety of UV and visible light based on human and animal injury data.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

Answer: OSHA’s applicable regulation is 1910.151(c) : “Where the eyes or body of any person may be exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body shall be provided within the work area for immediate emergency use.”. In them OSHA refers employers to ANSI Z358.1.

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Work Gearz

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Now, in situations like for the local fire stations or for the non-fire calls you don’t necessarily need any type of toe protection because the severity of injury here is less. As per the NFPA regulations, the firefighting boots must meet the following criteria: 1.) The term firefighting applies to 3 types of firefighting jobs, viz.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 5, 2022

Consider these elements of a training and awareness program to save lives, mitigate injuries, and reduce liability and costs . Selective Insurance recently released the results of a 10-year study of workplace injury trends , based on 110,000 workers’ compensation claims between 2011 and 2021. Fri, 08/05/2022 - 07:00.

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Safety Services Company

APRIL 14, 2014

OSHA forklift regulations explain the training required in 1910.178(l). Other applicable OHSA regulations include: The employer shall instruct each employee in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and the regulations applicable to his work environment to control or eliminate any hazards or other exposure to illness or injury.

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Work Gearz

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Starting from working with heavy machineries to carrying heavy loads to working at heights to working with temporary structures, construction sites pose a serious threat of accidents and injuries to the workers! that are required to be worn in the construction sites for saving you from injuries ad hazards. So, let’s get started!

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Work Gearz

AUGUST 1, 2022

Work boot safety regulations require employees to wear safety footwear at all times. Sneakers protect your knees and ankles from injury, especially during gameplay. Because rubber soles are smooth, there is less chance of any material getting caught between your shoe and the ground if you wear snow boots.   4.)

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Safety Services Company

JANUARY 29, 2014

All it takes for people to start asking questions is a workplace injury, or a complaint, or to do business in a high risk occupation. The current 10 Most Dangerous Jobs by fatal injury rate (number of fatal occupational injuries per 100,000 full-time equivalent workers) are: Logging 127.8. Structural iron and steel workers 37.0.

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Fieldwire

JANUARY 11, 2023

Many actions can be taken to make the sector greener and more sustainable: for instance investing in electric or hydrogen vehicles and heavy machinery, or in ecological materials such as low-carbon cement. Bureau of Labor Statistics , there were 5,190 fatal work injuries recorded in the United States in 2021.

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Work Gearz

OCTOBER 6, 2021

On construction sites, hard hats are the greatest way to protect yourself against serious, life-altering injury or death. And these are enough reasons why you need a protective gear on your head to avoid fatal injuries. Specific criteria for head protection in the workplace are mandated by OSHA regulations.

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Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

As a result of a reduced workforce, there is an increased risk that construction workers will be tasked with completing projects without the necessary support, with high potential for injury. Implementing New Health and Safety Regulations. The solution is for managers to implement new health and safety regulations for their teams.

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Work Gearz

JULY 21, 2021

Now, if you have recently bought steel toe boots or are thinking of buying a pair because they look stylish and are the best choice for protective footwear to avoid unanticipated foot injury, it is only logical to wonder about your choice’s practicality. An alternative is to wear safety boots that are made of materials other than steel.

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Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

To help ensure employers are following standards developed to mitigate the risk of fall and limit the risk of injury when a fall does occur California formed the RCWG. The group will also work to develop outreach and educational materials for those in the roofing industry.

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Safety Services Company

MARCH 23, 2018

During the first day on the job, new employees are overloaded with information about company rules, regulations and procedures. Ensure that everyone knows how to get medical attention in the event of an injury. Follow the procedures for reporting accidents, near-miss incidents, hazards, injuries and illness. OSHA 300 & 301.

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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.

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Safety Services Company

JUNE 14, 2018

The best Corporate Wellness Program we can recommend is an Injury and Illness Prevention Program. Preventing work related injuries and illnesses must be given precedence over operating productivity, whenever necessary. Implementing Injury & Illness Prevention Programs (IIPPs). Thinking About Safety.

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Safety Services Company

JUNE 14, 2018

The best Corporate Wellness Program we can recommend is an Injury and Illness Prevention Program. Preventing work related injuries and illnesses must be given precedence over operating productivity, whenever necessary. Implementing Injury & Illness Prevention Programs (IIPPs). Thinking About Safety.

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Work Gearz

JANUARY 15, 2022

When it comes to sparks, droplets, or metal shavings flying in your face safety glasses or goggles are your best chance at defense against permanent injury or blindness. These dangers may include intense lights as in welding, chemical splashes, sparks, heat, impact injury, and any type of flying particle.

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Fieldwire

AUGUST 6, 2023

Patrick is the CEO at Handle.com which builds software that helps contractors, subcontractors, and material suppliers secure their lien rights and get paid faster. There are also challenges that come from outside of the project such as government regulations and weather issues.

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