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Construction in Winter: Safety Tips to Know

Safety Services Company

As temperatures drop, the risks for contractors and construction workers multiply, from cold stress-related ailments to hazardous working conditions. Most of these incidents could have been avoided if employers had more safety precautions put in place during the winter months. Vehicles should also be inspected and maintained.

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6 Ways to Improve Machine Operators’ Safety on Construction Sites

Fieldwire

For example, in the United States, an astounding one out of every five deaths in the workplace is due to a construction accident , according to statistics published by the country’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Perhaps most fundamentally, there needs to be a safety management system in place. Safety Training.

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INSPECTION OF A BRIDGE STRUCTURE - The Constructor

The Constructor

Hence, the bridge must be regularly inspected and maintained for the benefit of its users. There are three levels of inspection: 1. General inspection: Usual inspection of representative parts of a structure. Carried out nor more than two years after last general or principal inspection. After a major incident.

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Derailment inquiry exposes risk management shortfalls

Construction Law

Other inquiries are being made jointly by Police Scotland, British Transport Police and railway regulator the Office of Rail and Road. So part of the drainage system had not been inspected at all since 2012. New procedures have been ushered in since the accident and no doubt the safety level has been increased since then.

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Addressing the Global Construction Labor Shortage: 3 Proven Steps to Success

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Jobsites are more dangerous than your average workspace, and failing to implement proper safety measures can have devastating consequences. Due to the industry's inherent safety risks, candidates may be more discerning about the firms they work with. From there, immediately implement measures to mitigate risks.

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WINTER DRIVING SAFETY

Safety Services Company

Much of safety is a matter of being proactive. While regular vehicle maintenance is crucial year round, it’s especially prudent during the winter when roads are icy. System and/or component failures increase safety risks dramatically. Inspect the tread, and be sure the tires are inflated properly. Check your tires.

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Safety: What to do when employees know better but don’t do better

FDR Safety

Whether an employee is talking on a cell phone while working, or not wearing his or her personal protective equipment, many workers have placed themselves and others at needless risk to save time or be more comfortable. First thoughts about safety. Many companies establish safety as a “No. It’s not enough to make safety a “No.

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