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

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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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Environmental Regulations in Construction: What Contractors Need to Know

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In construction, environmental regulations generally focus on stormwater, waste disposal, hazardous waste handling, and air quality. The Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) requires contractors to report on the storage, use, and release of hazardous substances (as defined by CERCLA). Clean Air Act (CAA).

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4 Strategies to Avoiding Rising OSHA Fines in Construction

Viewpoint Construction Technology

As a contractor, the thought of an OSHA inspection and possible violations probably makes you a little nervous. For example, five employees recently died in an explosion at a Pittsburgh drilling company that had violated OSHA safety regulations in the past. Safety on the jobsite includes PPE, inspections, and recordkeeping.

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Preventing Falls: How Contractors can Master Ladder Safety One Step at a Time

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Using this ladder can help stop bad habits like overreaching. Pre-Climb Inspection Every ladder used should be pre-climb inspected, no matter how new. Set Yourself Up for Success Now that you have the right ladder for the job and it’s fully inspected and compliant with regulations, it’s time for a proper setup!

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Top OSHA Violations in Construction (2021)

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To those on the jobsite day-to-day, it’s no surprise that construction consistently tops the list of the most dangerous industries in the US. In this article, we’ll look at the top 10 violations found during OSHA inspections in 2021, the cost of OSHA violations, and how to prevent them. OSHA standards for construction. JoLynn Scharrer.

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Preventing Falls: How Contractors can Master Ladder Safety One Step at a Time

Safety Services Company

Using this ladder can help stop bad habits like overreaching. Pre-Climb Inspection Every ladder used should be pre-climb inspected, no matter how new. Set Yourself Up for Success Now that you have the right ladder for the job and it’s fully inspected and compliant with regulations, it’s time for a proper setup!

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Everything You Need to Know About the 2021 NFPA 70E Update

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Specifically, NFPA 70E contains detailed information on how to protect workers from hazards associated with the installation, inspection, operation, maintenance, or demolition of electrical equipment. It’s best to stay up to date and be prepared, with any regulation. The best practice in the safety industry is to do both.

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