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5 Hoisting And Rigging Hazards To Watch Out For

Construction Marketing

This is because they’re constantly in use to move heavy materials around the workplace. Lifting and rigging can be fatal if the tools and materials used are substandard and safety measures aren’t taken. Overhead cranes, most of the time, have electrical hazards with their power lines and wiring.

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COVID-19 – IMPACT ON CONSTRUCTION

Chianelli Estimating

Instead of the normal spring boom, construction sites have been asked to shut down and have been secured in place. There will, no doubt, be material shortages and backorder delays. Material made and bought from China will be delayed due to their slowed production. No one is safe. Everyone’s health is at risk.

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Make Crane Safety Priority One!

Constructonomics

This post was written by SPANCO, an industry leader in overhead cranes since 1979. Accidents can take a hefty toll in life, limb, and material damages. A fundamental knowledge of inspection, maintenance, and operating procedures can make the difference been smooth operation and a tragic mishap. THE EQUIPMENT.

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Door Closer Hinges: A New Approach

Construction Specifier

Innovative engineering has made closer hinges more compact and functional; the new generation of products provides unique combinations of features and benefits to address door closing challenges that are not satisfactorily met by overhead surface-mounted door closers. Performance. The closer hinges have built-in door stops. Aesthetics.

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Job Order Contract Execution Guide – Sample Template

Job Order Contracting

project task/line item, a full description in plain English, a unit of measure and a corresponding unit price, including labor, material, and equipment details, and an associated approved contractor coefficient are to be the basis for Contractor compensation. coefficient (reference table of allowable overhead). authorization.

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OSHA Safety

Safety Services Company

OSHA Inspections. Workplace inspections and investigations are conducted by OSHA compliance safety and health officers trained in safety and industrial hygiene. Inspections are conducted without advance notice. What does the inspection process involve? The officer will determine the route and duration of the inspection.

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Can We Make Home Building a Little Less ‘Interesting?’

Pro Builder

If not for severe shortages of land, labor, and materials, most notably reflected in the soaring price of lumber and steel, life would be not merely good but absolutely great. . Second, when actual construction lags so far behind sales, predicting material costs in a volatile market is risky business. Secure your trade base.

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