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

Safety Services Company

Pre-Climb Inspection Every ladder used should be pre-climb inspected, no matter how new. For example, the fly sections (locking mechanism and locking pins) of extension ladders should be thoroughly checked, while trestle ladders should be inspected for any bends or loose welds in the platforms.

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

Safety Services Company

Pre-Climb Inspection Every ladder used should be pre-climb inspected, no matter how new. For example, the fly sections (locking mechanism and locking pins) of extension ladders should be thoroughly checked, while trestle ladders should be inspected for any bends or loose welds in the platforms.

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Bobbi Davis to Chair Permits and Inspections Committee

The Korte Company

The Korte Company is proud to announce that Bobbi Davis of The Korte Company, has been selected to chair the Permits and Inspection Committee of the Associated General Contractors (AGC), Las Vegas Chapter. Additionally, the committee works to establish reasonable zoning, permitting and inspection regulations.

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Some useful tips on quality control and safety in construction

Construction Cost Estimating

Indirect costs related to insurance, inspection and regulation are also raised significantly because of these inflated direct costs. As for instance, clear segregation of traffic from construction zones throughout roadway rehabilitation can considerably minimize the chance of accidental collisions.

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Important Factors to Consider When Building a New Home

CivilJungle

So when we want to build a new home, we also have to consider all our needs related to home and comfort zone. The number of occupants and their needs or comfort zone should consider doing the design. For the planning, some regulations are observed. It also diverges the building into different zones like daytime and night zones.

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7 Ways to Improve Construction Site Safety

Levelset

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. . In 2019, the construction industry accounted for about 20% of all work-related fatalities in the U.S.

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National Electrical Safety Month: Key Workplace Safety Tips

Safety Services Company

We’ll also explore best practices to comply with OSHA regulations and foster a culture of electrical safety on all of your job sites and work projects. Failure to comply with personal protective equipment and handling regulations can also lead to serious injury. Here’s how to create a lasting safety culture.

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