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Construction Excluded From New OSHA Standard

Pro Builder

Construction Excluded From New OSHA Standard. NAHB Policy Briefing | NAHB input on OSHA standard to protect workers from COVID-19; real estate values rise. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) began work on an emergency temporary standard (ETS) with new enforceable requirements for employers to protect workers.

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Building Owners Know Your Asbestos & Lead Survey Requirements

Wolgast Corporation

When you plan to remodel or put on an addition to a building of any age. For a building owner, sometimes the best deal is a building constructed before 1980 that can be remodeled for your use. Or better yet, one that old that doesn’t need to be remodeled. When you buy or sell the building.

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Asbestos Still Life Threatening for Construction Workers

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Despite regulations, asbestos is still a real and present danger for construction workers. The problem exists when contaminated structures are disturbed, either through deterioration over time or during any type of modification (basic maintenance, demolition or remodeling). Employee Protection and Injury Prevention.

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EP06: Shaming, Bullying, and Fatality: The Hard Moments in Safety

Safety Services Company

Currently, Susan’s project is restoration and remodeling of historic homes for the National Park Service in the U.S. Fun fact: the Virgin Islands are also regulated by OSHA and other mainland federal entities. Safety is everyone’s responsibility. Virgin Islands after the destruction of Irma and Maria in 2017.

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Eight factors construction contractors need to consider when buying a mobile generator

CK Power

A small commercial remodel, for example, will require a much different mobile generator than a big bridge refurbishment or road construction job. Some commercial and residential areas have strict noise control regulations—and you need to make sure you abide by them. Automatic voltage regulators (AVR).

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#5 Electrical, Wiring: Understanding Top OSHA Violations of 2013

Safety Services Company

The non-descript General Industry regulation 1910.305 which governs wiring methods, components and equipment for general use was responsible for 3,452 violations in 2013, making it the regulation that is the fifth most likely to trip up employers for citations in the United States. Top 10 OSHA Violations Examined.

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#5 Electrical, Wiring: Understanding Top OSHA Violations of 2013

Safety Services Company

The non-descript General Industry regulation 1910.305 which governs wiring methods, components and equipment for general use was responsible for 3,452 violations in 2013, making it the regulation that is the fifth most likely to trip up employers for citations in the United States. Top 10 OSHA Violations Examined.