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Safety Tips: Prevent Fires and Burns on Your Construction Site

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This figure reveals a potential gap in safety and compliance procedures within contractor management. They advise that portable heaters be UL-approved, having gone through rigorous safety testing. Working with oil, electrical equipment, and even lingering flammable debris can raise the level of risk.

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What are the common safety violations in construction work and how can you avoid them?

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Safety violations on construction sites aren’t uncommon—just look at these statistics: Over 20% of all fatal workplace accidents in the EU during 2019 took place in the construction industry, making it the top industry for fatal injuries. of non-fatal accidents due to safety violations took place on construction sites in the EU.

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OSHA’s Updated Interim Enforcement Response Plan for COVID-19

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Department of Labor’s (DOL) COVID-19 Workplace Safety Plan to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission to OSHA Compliance Safety and Health Officers (CSHO) during inspections. [2]. In cases where on-site inspections cannot safely be performed ( g. , To view the full contents of the plan, visit OSHA’s website.

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Cold Weather Safety Tips for Construction

Viewpoint Construction Technology

When one side of the world is focusing on heat safety, the other is ramping up for cold weather worker exposure. With cold, winter weather upon us, it’s critical to keep workers comfortable and safe on the job. Plan to prevent cold weather safety issues at your jobsites. Consider wind chill. Prevent and protect.

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

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Crane certifications are crucial for construction site operations due to their critical role and potential risks. A solid commitment to safety can help reduce legal liabilities resulting from accidents or non-compliance with safety regulations. The process combines classroom instruction and hands-on training.

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4 Strategies to Avoiding Rising OSHA Fines in Construction

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Risk management is an inherent part of the job in the constru ction industry. As a contractor, the thought of an OSHA inspection and possible violations probably makes you a little nervous. In that case, individuals working on the site were also held responsible after ignoring safety warnings. Safety is a serious matter.

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Leverage Machine Learning to Reduce Risk with Construction IQ

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For example, companies like Newmetrix use image recognition to scan jobsite photos and flag safety concerns. Pype uses SmartPlans to scan through drawings to identify submittals or potential submittals and organizes them. Driving Better Safety Oversight . Safety management is by no means a new concept.

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