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5 Safety Precautions For Multi-Level Construction Sites

Construction Marketing

As the owner of a construction firm , you’re responsible for enhancing the safety of your workers. It also ensures you’re not spending money on hospital bills, treating injured workers, and legal liabilities. . With that said, here are safety precautions to promote safety in a multi-level construction site: .

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Contractors Oppose OSHA's Proposed Rule About Safety Inspections

ENR Construction

Employers say the change would give union representatives access to nonunion jobsites and create safety liabilities.

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OSHA Alert: How to Prepare for an OSHA Inspection

FDR Safety

The most important step to take before an OSHA inspection even takes place is selecting a company representative. The company representative is the individual charged with representing the company’s interests during an OSHA inspection. and the company’s health and safety program.

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Construction in Winter: Safety Tips to Know

Safety Services Company

Most of these incidents could have been avoided if employers had more safety precautions put in place during the winter months. Understanding and mitigating these risks is crucial for ensuring the safety and well-being of you and your team if you’re working in such environments. Vehicles should also be inspected and maintained.

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What Certifications Does A Crane Need To Operate On Construction Sites?

Construction Marketing

A solid commitment to safety can help reduce legal liabilities resulting from accidents or non-compliance with safety regulations. Promoting safety in construction sites involves ensuring operators understand standard procedures, equipment inspections, load calculations, and hazard identification.

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Benefits of Construction Mobile Apps

Construction Marketing

Paper forms decrease worker productivity, increase risk/liability, and decrease operational efficiency. Site Inspections. Paper forms can produce several vulnerabilities and inefficiencies for site inspections. Switching to a mobile app for site inspections will greatly improve efficiency.

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OSHA Testing Can Reduce Employer Liability, Saves Companies Money

Construction Law Monitor

million workers suffer serious injury or illness related to their jobs, according to a white paper published by Occupational Safety and Health Administration of the United States Department of Labor (OSHA).While While it’s not possible to prevent every accident, the need to promote safety in the workplace is obvious.

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