Safety Services Company

MARCH 1, 2024

So, with falls being a fear for contractors, initiatives like National Ladder Safety Month are vital. Here at Safety Services Company, we are committed to observing initiatives like these to save lives and build a strong safety culture. Construction sites make up the vast majority of accidents and, unfortunately, fatalities.

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BD+C

JUNE 8, 2020

OSHA’s in-person checks of construction sites have plunged by 84% during the COVID-19 pandemic. In the first week of March, OSHA conducted about 395 construction inspections. The number of inspections at construction sites dropped to about 65 during the week of April 26.

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Construction Today

JUNE 12, 2023

Every year, thousands of accidents occur on construction sites, resulting in injuries and fatalities. We offer the top four: Employers need to have a designated safety officer in charge of carrying out regular inspections and identifying potential.

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FDR Safety

MARCH 19, 2020

The most important step to take before an OSHA inspection even takes place is selecting a company representative. The company representative is the individual charged with representing the company’s interests during an OSHA inspection. and the company’s health and safety program.

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FDR Safety

MARCH 7, 2019

We received such an abundance of feedback, we felt it necessary to dive deeper into the topic of drones and what they can mean for the future of workplace safety. Whether employers like them or not, drones are a safer way to perform inspections. For more advice on workplace safety, please reach out to FDRsafety. More drones.

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Fieldwire

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

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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PC Construction

MAY 5, 2023

What an incredible experience this Construction Safety Week has been! We partnered with our subcontractors and vendors to feature learning opportunities through toolbox talks, vendor and site fall protection demonstrations, equipment inspections, PPE safety stress tests and innovative tool design presentations.

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Lets Build

OCTOBER 28, 2022

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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Levelset

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

In this article, we’ll explore the most common jobsite safety risks — and what contractors can do to improve safety for all parties involved. . Common jobsite safety risks. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), almost 3 out of 100 full-time workers were injured on the job in 2019.

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Construction Marketing

JUNE 7, 2021

Of course, these are hardly the only safety issues in loading bays. Collisions can happen and compromise not just the dock operations but also the goods being moved and the safety of the workers. Ensuring loading dock safety requires a proactive approach from both the management and employees of the warehouse facility. .

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BD+C

JUNE 10, 2021

This month, the New York City Department of Buildings deployed teams of enforcement inspectors to perform safety inspections at the city’s larger and more complex construction sites. The action followed the deaths of three construction workers over a two-week period. Two of these fatal incidents resulted from worker falls.

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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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Construction Marketing

JULY 16, 2021

If you’re running a construction business, you’ll need to learn how to properly store and manage different materials on construction sites. Here are some safety tips to consider in handling and storing construction materials: 1. Therefore, you should have the appropriate storage tanks to ensure safety.

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Pro Builder

JUNE 3, 2020

OSHA Construction Safety Inspections Fall 84% During Pandemic . OSHA’s in-person checks of construction sites have plunged by 84 percent during the COVID-19 pandemic. In the first week of March, OSHA conducted about 395 construction inspections. Wed, 06/03/2020 - 09:00. Peter Fabris. Read More.

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Wolgast Corporation

MARCH 2, 2022

Safety is an important aspect of any business but especially in construction, where a little accident can have serious impacts to those involved; the trades people on site, the owner, and the contractor. All work sites are subject to OSHA and governmental inspections.

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Lets Build

AUGUST 26, 2022

Helps reduce and eliminate waste on construction sites. Improves safety and reduces uncertainty. By following the 5S lean construction management workflow, project managers and contractors can reduce on-site waste , increase productivity, and instil a quality culture. Incorporating a cleaning inspection schedule.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 26, 2022

There’s no doubt about it: safety matters. While nothing beats a combination of training, safety culture, and leadership buy-in, innovation is playing an increasingly important role on- and off-site. . Technology has advanced significantly in recent years in the realm of construction safety. Machine Learning and AI.

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Safety Services Company

MARCH 1, 2024

So, with falls being a fear for contractors, initiatives like National Ladder Safety Month are vital. Here at Safety Services Company, we are committed to observing initiatives like these to save lives and build a strong safety culture. Construction sites make up the vast majority of accidents and, unfortunately, fatalities.

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Pro Builder

JULY 28, 2022

Excavation and Trench Safety Best Practices for Construction Jobsites. Know the risks and the corrective measures you should take on your jobsites to ensure crew safety and prevent excavation fatalities. Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA). OSHA is making trenching and excavation safety its No.

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FDR Safety

MARCH 16, 2021

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]. To the extent possible, all inspections should be conducted in a manner to achieve expeditious issuance of COVID-19-related citations and abatement.

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 4, 2022

Request for Proposal / Site Visit. Scoping / Joint Site Visit. Regular Updates and Inspections. Final Inspection. Identify safety, security and hazardous material issues. The Typical JOC Process: Confirm Project is Suitable for JOC. Contractor Proposal Preparation and Submission. Owner/Client Proposal Review.

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ENR Construction

MARCH 31, 2020

Meanwhile, Los Angeles issues new site safety guidelines and additional site inspections based on public reports of violations. Six Bay Area counties announced Tuesday that most construction is to be halted due to a tightened, joint shelter-in-place order.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 14, 2022

Construction safety is essential for a project to go smoothly and, more importantly, get crews home safe. Good construction safety software can make a significant difference in the level of safety at your construction site. What is Construction Safety Management Software? .

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Construction Marketing

JANUARY 24, 2024

That said, this article will unravel strategies that resonate with professionals, from those who meticulously plan projects to those who wield the tools on-site. Structural engineers design and analyze structures for stability and safety. Conduct safety training and inspections to create a secure work environment.

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ENR Construction

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

If you've ever seen one of those movie-sized OSHA posters, you know the dizzying amount of rules and regulations that construction sites must adhere to in order to be safe.

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Construction Junkie

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

One of the key components to building a proper safety culture is first building awareness. The good news is that construction companies don’t need to come up with safety topics and information by themselves, there are actually a lot of fantastic resources available online and many of them are free.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 5, 2022

Construction Jobsite Safety: Strategies and Resources for Worker Well-Being. Jobsite safety is critical for workers and for your home building company. More than half of that spending (56%) went toward safety education, a sign that construction remains a potentially dangerous job. Fri, 08/05/2022 - 07:00.

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Jobsite with Procore

APRIL 24, 2023

For as long as there have been building codes and standards, inspections have been an important part of the construction process. As a result, inspection routines are a familiar, and somewhat entrenched, part of any project’s workflow.

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Construction Junkie

AUGUST 13, 2020

courtesy of Construction Safety Week. OSHA’s Safe + Sound Week is currently underway and, if you’re like me and you missed it, there are 2 more upcoming safety awareness weeks that you can get your company involved with. Suggested activities include holding toolbox talks, performing PPE inspections, and developing rescue plans.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

AUGUST 23, 2018

When people are busy, though, safety can sometimes take a backseat to speed. But that way of thinking can be pretty detrimental, though, as a safety incident at one of your jobsites can really derail a project and could hurt the business’s bottom line. Common Construction Safety Violations in 2017. Scaffolding (1926.451).

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HardHatChat

APRIL 18, 2016

After all, many practices used on the job site are tried and true – the way construction firms pour cement, lay brick and erect steel has been virtually unchanged for decades. The construction industry has a reputation for sometimes being slow to change, and in some instances that reputation is understandable.

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Work Gearz

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Are you working at a construction site? If yes, are you fully equipped to ensure your safety at the workplace? . Head injuries are one of the most common accidents that occur at construction sites. One controversial safety cap out there that might pop up when you go shopping for safety caps would be bump caps.

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Lets Build

JULY 7, 2023

We’ll explore how you can use ChatGPT in your construction company to improve communication, scheduling, document management, safety, and more. On-site, ChatGPT can clarify project requirements, troubleshoot issues, and coordinate schedules. Free eBook: Quick guide to Lean practices for construction professionals 1.

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Lets Build

JULY 7, 2023

We’ll explore how you can use ChatGPT in your construction company to improve communication, scheduling, document management, safety, and more. On-site, ChatGPT can clarify project requirements, troubleshoot issues, and coordinate schedules. Free eBook: Quick guide to Lean practices for construction professionals 1.

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Lets Build

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Increasing the speed of response in your construction sites is the first step towards a project with full site visibility where all stakeholders are facing the same direction. Read more: Good communication on the job site – Connect your teams and see everything. This is where timely communication comes into the picture.

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Construction Equipment

OCTOBER 18, 2018

The Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is launching a program aimed at targeting high injury and illness rates in manufacturing and non-manufacturing sectors for inspection. The Site-Specific Targeting program will inspect employers it believes should have…

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Construction Equipment

JANUARY 8, 2021

Michigan OSHA (MIOSHA) will conduct inspections at job sites where workers are most likely to be exposed to respirable crystalline silica as part of the agency’s recently launched emphasis program aimed at reducing exposure to silica and preventing silicosis, reports Safety+Health magazine, the…

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