Construction Junkie

MARCH 9, 2021

The following article has been sponsored by Hilmerson Safety and also appeared first on HilmersonSafety.com. Defying stereotypes is nothing new for these women leaders in construction. Since the 90’s and early 2000’s they’ve paved new paths for women pursuing careers in construction safety. How did they start?

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Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 16, 2014

Because of this simple, new process, Boeing was able to get the government to mass produce the B-17, and it went on to be a very successful asset for the United States in World War II. Certainly, checklists are a very common practice in aviation today , where a focus on safety requires numerous variables to be checked before every flight.

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The Constructor

JANUARY 29, 2012

This leads to the presentation of an Information Technology IT tool for construction project safety management Total-Safety and, in particular, a module within Total-Safety designed to help construction personnel develop method statements with improved levels of hazard identification.

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Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 20, 2021

News: OSHA has given notice to Arizona, Utah, and South Carolina that they are not doing enough to protect health care workers. OSHA says this warning is about lack of enforcement of rules pertaining to PPE, social distancing, and other safety practices for health care facilities that care for people with COVID-19. What happened?

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Construction Cost Estimating

JULY 9, 2014

In most areas of the country when building an inground pool, permits along with inspections are required as with any construction process. Structural, Electrical and Plumbing inspections during construction, and a Final inspection when you finish building your inground pool.

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FDR Safety

APRIL 27, 2017

A review of recent issues of OSHA’s “Quick Takes” newsletter highlighting important agency news paints a different picture of OSHA than newsletters from last fall. Then, the publication was full of news about companies being cited and fined. The new penalties had kicked in and the fines were reaching record levels.

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Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 22, 2020

OSHA was criticized earlier this year for not putting COVID-19 issues front and center in their efforts to ensure Safety & Health in the workplace. All of that thinking has since changed as they have recently stepped up their efforts to enforce healthy workplaces through workplace inspections and subsequent financial penalties.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Every business owner wants that employee who really knows safety, understands the business, and is affordable. It was in this feedback that we saw new opportunity. Early in 2020, our team here at Safety Services welcomed a new CEO, and new members of the management team. Make safety simple. Easy, right?

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 11, 2023

Safety inspectors are launching a three-month campaign this summer to tackle the threat of dust on construction sites. Inspections will specifically focus on dust control, checking employers and workers know the risks, plan their work, and are using the right controls.

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Safety Services Company

JUNE 17, 2020

The general safety and health requirements issued by the L&I apply to all business operations, including those businesses considered essential. During the phasing in of business operations, all companies must adopt rules for employee and client safety that follow the guidelines set by the Governor’s office. Workplace Solutions.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

AUGUST 30, 2018

Even if you’re busy, we recommend taking a look at this month’s top headlines in construction news, especially since some pertain to seasonal safety and the industry’s labor market. Need a Quick Inspection of a 58-Story Tower? We know it’s a hectic time for many of our customers. Send a Drone.

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 15, 2023

The ORR said the failure to tackle the now growing backlog of condition surveys of structure could lead to serious safety issues on the country’s railways. Larkinson added: “There are over 70,000 structures on the rail network, so we understand the scale of the job of inspecting these assets. ”

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 12, 2018

If you work in construction, you’re familiar the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), whose standards regulate safety on the nation’s construction sites. You probably also know the agency isn’t known for making new rules quickly. A violation can take a financial toll and hurt a company’s reputation.

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Construction Cost Estimating

AUGUST 15, 2018

Indirect costs related to insurance, inspection and regulation are also raised significantly because of these inflated direct costs. As for instance, some tunneling methods will allow taking decisions concerning the amount of shoring essential at various locations on the basis of inspection of soil conditions throughout the tunneling process.

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Safety Services Company

JULY 19, 2021

If you need a reminder as to what NFPA 70E is, it’s the national standard for electrical safety in the workplace. It was developed by the National Fire Protection Association, and is used by OSHA for occupational safety and health compliance. . The most effective way to do this is through electrical safety training.

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FDR Safety

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

One of the most significant OSHA actions of 2016 was issuing guidance on drug testing, injury reporting and safety incentive programs. OSHA threw a curve ball to employers with its recent guidance on drug testing, injury reporting and safety incentive programs, leaving companies wondering how to respond. By Andrew Kaake.

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Construction Junkie

JANUARY 18, 2021

If the company is not on an affordable payment plan and fails to pay, OSHA will place the business on a priority list for further inspection. Secretary of Labor Eugene Scalia, in a news release. These steps will enhance the effectiveness of OSHA's enforcement program," said U.S.

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Lets Build

APRIL 13, 2022

Come and visit LetsBuild at stand E67 , where our team will: Introduce you to our applications and software for project monitoring, short-term planning, schedule management, quality/safety inspections and defect management. Demonstrate our solutions , including all the latest features around integrated planning.

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Construction Cost Estimating

APRIL 19, 2019

This civil engineering article sheds light on the inspection method of various civil works as well as necessary documents to carry out an inspection at construction project. Construction activities and consequent inspection standard should be based on job site specifications, methods and drawings.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 19, 2023

What is the Forms tool and how do you use “in review” for approvals? Teams using Autodesk Build’s Forms gather critical information about projects, using the flexibility of the tool to collaborate on everything from safety programs to daily report checklists.

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HardHatChat

MARCH 30, 2020

We are in uncharted territory, but amid this “new normal” Englewood Construction remains open and committed to serving our clients — while also following guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as well as industry associations, to ensure the safety and well-being of our employees, subcontractors and project partners.

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Construction Junkie

JUNE 18, 2020

In the webinar, titled ‘Increasing Awareness of Factors that Influence Trench Safety, speakers discussed how OSHA enforces trench safety, results of an industry survey about trench safety, and alternatives to trenching. The full, 1-hour long video is embedded at the bottom of this article if you’d like to find out more.

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Safety Services Company

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

News: OSHA released an Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) on protecting employees from the Covid-19 virus. If you need help with any COVID safety policies, training, or inspections, ask about our COVID ETS bundle. What is an ETS? ETS stands for Emergency Temporary Standard and takes effect rather quickly. Why was it issued?

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Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

this post, you will see some safety and maintenance techniques that are sure to save you time and peace of mind. Wind turbine safety and maintenance are indivisible. Safety and Training. Safety, when mentioned alongside wind turbines, more often than not evokes images of rotors detaching and spiraling off. Maintenance.

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FDR Safety

MAY 17, 2013

The recent news about the IRS has strangely, or maybe not so strangely, got me thinking about a high school algebra problem: if A=B and B=C, then does A=C? Here’s what Fairfax said, in part: “The OSH Act authorizes participation in the walk-around portion of an OSHA inspection by ‘a representative authorized by [the employer''s] employees.’

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Flynn

AUGUST 7, 2020

Perform regular inspections and audits. A professional inspection and roof audit report can identify potential problem areas. Insist on safety. Not all safety programs are created equal, sadly. Safety must come first. If work isn’t performed safety, it isn’t being performed properly.

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Flynn

AUGUST 7, 2020

Perform regular inspections and audits. A professional inspection and roof audit report can identify potential problem areas. Insist on safety. Not all safety programs are created equal, sadly. Safety must come first. If work isn’t performed safety, it isn’t being performed properly.

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Construction Marketing

APRIL 3, 2015

Safety was a big theme and Construction Americas, with two safety wear exhibitors, MSA Safety and IronWear, along with construction safety consulting firm, Optimum Safety Management. Moderator Paul Deffenbaugh (Metal Architecture, Metal Construction News), shared his 25 years of insight.

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Julian Construction

MAY 21, 2010

California Rainfall Good News for Reservoirs – but How About Your Home’s Foundation? Home Foundation Contractor Gives No-Cost Foundation Inspections » 05/21/2010. Avoid Landslides: Get a Home Foundation Inspection. For those who need foundation repair or retrofit, the company offers 0% financing. “ Verify your Comment.

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Construction Law

MAY 4, 2021

What has emerged so far reveals a systemic failure in the risk management and inspection procedures that underpin the maintenance regime of our ageing railway infrastructure, at least on that part of the railway network, but probably UK wide. So part of the drainage system had not been inspected at all since 2012.

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Construction Junkie

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

That number is also compounded by the fact that OSHA has more fall related incidents to inspect, leading to more violations. General Safety and Health Provisions (1926.20) 632 violations $2,292,974 in total penalties 7. Fall Protection, in total, accounts for 3 of the violations in the top 10.

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Construction Law Monitor

DECEMBER 17, 2012

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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Julian Construction

APRIL 23, 2010

Avoid Landslides: Get a Home Foundation Inspection » 04/23/2010. California Rainfall Good News for Reservoirs – but How About Your Home’s Foundation? That is good news for the Southland overall, but we are seeing more and more instances on home foundations damaged by water.” Just get your home foundation inspected.

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Natural Building

MAY 10, 2021

The structures were placed on state right of way without a permit or without any safety inspections,” Caltrans spokeswoman Janis Mara wrote in an emailed statement. The cob structures are fire-resistant, according to the organizers, though they haven’t received an official safety inspection.

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Safety Services Company

JANUARY 4, 2022

Here’s the OSHA ETS updates: There are two OSHA Emergency Temporary Standards (ETS) for companies to be aware of: The ETS mandate for healthcare workers stating that hospitals, nursing homes and assisted living facilities implement certain Covid-19 safety measures and provide workers time off to get the vaccine. Create a written plan.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 26, 2014

The story from ABC news with video of an astronaut describing the situation paints a trying ordeal that put the astronauts life in danger, because of a simple malfunction. Accidents & Fatalities PPE Safety Tips NASA OSHA Personal Protective Equipment'

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Julian Construction

APRIL 20, 2010

Earthquakes in the News – Has Earth Become More Unstable in 2010? www.julianconstruction.com ), Julian De La Torre, could not help but notice that major earthquakes seemed to be in the news almost weekly. What this year’s earthquake news is telling us is not that the world is ending, but simply ‘Be prepared’.” Julian continued.

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