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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BD+C

JULY 13, 2023

SAFTI FIRST Now Offering Laminated Safety Glass with SGCC Certifications 1 kcichowicz Thu, 07/13/2023 - 07:54 SAFTI FIRST now offers laminated safety glass with SGCC Certifications. I am excited to share that we have successfully completed SGCC (Safety Glazing Certification Council) certification requirements.

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Construction Marketing

JUNE 19, 2023

A solid commitment to safety can help reduce legal liabilities resulting from accidents or non-compliance with safety regulations. Promoting safety in construction sites involves ensuring operators understand standard procedures, equipment inspections, load calculations, and hazard identification.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

AUGUST 21, 2018

In this episode of A Viewpoint on Construction, we look at how the construction industry is tackling safety challenges head-on. Other listening options for this podcast: A Viewpoint on Construction, Modern Takes on a Transforming Industry.

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Construction Marketing

JUNE 14, 2021

When working on manufacturing or construction sites, safety is always a top priority. Lifting and rigging can be fatal if the tools and materials used are substandard and safety measures aren’t taken. Therefore, they may want to use safety toe caps whenever they perform work around a high load, like a beam. .

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Construction Junkie

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

2020 was a challenging year in many respects, but none greater than from a safety standpoint. While the pandemic was a large part of the construction safety conversation last year, there were several other developments to take note of for your projects in the future. Below are the 7 biggest construction safety stories of 2020: 1.

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Construction Marketing

JANUARY 11, 2024

Crane lifting attachments are exactly what they sound like – they are attachments that are used to improve the capabilities of overhead cranes. Overhead cranes are some of the world’s most useful machines. Most types of overhead cranes are only fitted with a series of chains and hooks as lifting gear.

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Safti First

JULY 24, 2023

SAFT FIRST ® Now Offering Laminated Safety Glass with SGCC Certifications SAFTI FIRST now offers laminated safety glass with SGCC Certifications. I am excited to share that we have successfully completed SGCC (Safety Glazing Certification Council) certification requirements. Stay tuned for more announcements!

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Safety Services Company

MAY 3, 2021

No matter what you call them — safety meetings can be an effective way to quickly incorporate safety into your day-to-day operation without interfering with production. We’ve put together a list of the top 7 construction safety meeting topics you should be addressing regularly. The Importance of Safety Meetings.

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Constructonomics

JULY 15, 2011

This post was written by SPANCO, an industry leader in overhead cranes since 1979. Moving heavy loads around a work environment demands careful attention to safety. Operators and workers should be trained in the crane’s capabilities, movements, speed, control settings, and safety devices. We’ll cover a few of the basics here.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

By the same token, many potential situations pose risk to the health and safety of your employees and others working on the jobsite. Here’s an overview of eight of the top safety and health hazards in construction — and some preventive measures you can take to avoid these risks. . Electrocution. Air contaminants.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 13, 2023

Safety starts well before shovels hit the earth during design to ensure a safe project. Sometimes it’s the simple things that lead to marked improvements. To make marked improvements in safety, you have to closely examine what you’re doing and be willing to shake it up. For one, before we go up, we go around.

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Safety Services Company

APRIL 5, 2018

OSHA Safety & Compliance. Welcome to Safe Friday, this week we’re going to cover the ins and outs of OSHA safety and compliance. Workplace inspections and investigations are conducted by OSHA compliance safety and health officers trained in safety and industrial hygiene. Daily Inspections for OSHA Safety.

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Safety Services Company

MARCH 16, 2018

How to Promote Employee Safety in the Workplace. Welcome to Safe Friday, this week we’re going to cover employee safety. On the job safety is a program of proactive participation between employers, supervisors, and employees; safety is everyone’s business. Everyone needs to be involved in company safety.

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Construction Marketing

JUNE 20, 2022

Regardless of the type of injury in the workplace, whether due to falling debris or poor safety practices, someone is always liable. A lack of sufficient safety training might cause falling debris in the workplace. One of the most crucial concerns is providing workers with proper training in building site safety procedures.

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Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

Example include, general and administrative and other overhead costs, insurance costs, bonding and alternative payment protection costs, protective clothing, equipment rental, and contractor’s profit. Subcontractors’ overhead and profit. Compliance with protection and safety laws (i.e.,

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Work Gearz

JULY 13, 2021

It is no where guaranteed that the roofers don’t have to climb down under roofs to load and unload materials that are required in the building of the roofs and get exposed to overhead objects. Also, there remains the chance that there might be an electric line hanging overhead when the roofers are building on the roofs! That said, .

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Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

Despite these changes, however, several goals remain the same: increasing productivity and efficiency and improving safety. What to Include in Your Overhead Markup. The development of new technology is transforming the jobsite and changing the way construction firms operate. by George Hedley.'

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Fieldwire

MARCH 5, 2024

Although almost any product has a budget-friendly option, finer materials contribute to functionality , aesthetics, safety and longevity. Determine indirect expenses You must estimate insurance, bonds, indirect field expenses and overhead costs. Integrating overhead expenses into estimates accurately is simple.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 4, 2024

Safety improvements : For both on-site workers and members of the public, safety is of paramount importance. 4D sequencing allows planners to understand how different groups interact with a site and make the necessary safety provisions ahead of time instead of needing to be reactive once the work has begun.

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Construction Junkie

AUGUST 27, 2020

Their goal with the EVO is to help reduce shoulder, neck, and back injuries from overhead work, repetitive tasks, and overexertion. Perhaps even more importantly, the EVO is compatible with standard safety harnesses when working from heights. It’s also able to be put on and controlled without the help of another person.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 17, 2024

That way, you alleviate unplanned costs and expensive overheads in aftercare management. Standards and certifications by entities like ISO 19650, OSHA, LEED, and the Building Safety Act ensure that workers and the environment are considered and protected. So, check in on your contractors' safety initiatives. per 100,000 workers.

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Fieldwire

AUGUST 21, 2023

Your project could waste materials or have safety risks, but BIM will identify the threats for you. Hilti’s Jaibot robot , for example, can mark and drill holes using digital plans, relieving workers from the strenuous task of overhead drilling. Emphasizing safety Efficient project management and safety go hand in hand.

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 1, 2021

Innovative engineering has made closer hinges more compact and functional; the new generation of products provides unique combinations of features and benefits to address door closing challenges that are not satisfactorily met by overhead surface-mounted door closers. Performance. The closer hinges have built-in door stops. Aesthetics.

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 11, 2018

Site, Weather, Time, Safety, Security, Factors. Contractor Overhead & Profit. Estimate Considerations. Scope of Work. Means & Methods. Quantities. Labor burdens-SSA, Unemployment & Workers comp (properly calculated in locally researched databases such as the 4BT OpenJOC(TM) Unit Price Book).

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Construction Cost Estimating

JULY 23, 2014

General safety : In general, it is important to ensure that the home has everything that it needs to promote the well-being of the people living in it. General safety typically applies to the entire home, regardless of the room. Proper lighting and non-slippery flooring are important to kitchen safety.

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Construction Marketing

APRIL 28, 2023

Therefore, in 2023, manufacturers will have to contend with longer lead times, high overheads, and poor product quality; all these can negatively impact manufacturing timetables, consumer fulfillment, and profits. Data Breach In 2023, information safety will be a key concern for the manufacturing sector.

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Construction Junkie

JUNE 15, 2021

The Hilti EXO-01 Overhead Exoskeleton is designed to reduce the stress of overhead work on the wearer’s arm, back, and shoulder muscles. Earlier this month, Hilti officially released the exoskeleton, announced more details, and published its retail price on their website.

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Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Architects have long turned to overhead coiling door manufacturers for closure solutions that provide safety, security, and peace of mind. No matter the application, architects have varied choices when it comes to designing visually pleasing closure solutions that provide optimal safety and security. by Siva Davuluri.

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Construction Junkie

JANUARY 4, 2021

Throughout the year, I worked hard to find helpful resources to help contractors navigate through the pandemic, like safety guides, webinars, deals on software, technology updates, and more. Click here to see the coronavirus resources for contractors… 3. Read the full story regarding headphones on the jobsite here… 4.

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Construction Equipment

AUGUST 20, 2015

Volvo Construction Equipment partnered with Carnegie Mellon’s Integrated Innovation Institute to create SiteAware, a safety technology that provides operators with a 360-degree views for equipment operators in order to improve jobsite safety. .

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FDR Safety

NOVEMBER 9, 2012

That confusion leads to safety practices that are not in the best interests of workers. In my opinion, with an updated set of standards, employers would better know what to do, safety practices would improve, and injuries and fatalities would drop. Because many are outdated, they leave employers confused about what to do.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 26, 2017

Georgia Tech’s SimTigrate Design Lab and Dräger, an international supplier of medical and safety technology, have released a white paper that sets out to demonstrate the advantages for Intensive Care Units in hospitals of ceiling-mounted beam systems over traditional headwall systems or those operated with articulated arms or overhead booms.

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Work Gearz

MAY 28, 2021

If you are an electrician then I am sure that you are so busy in completing your task at the workplace that you completely forget about your safety. However the worksites are loaded with different hazards at every step and that’s why safety must always be thought of as a priority. What is the standard of a safety hat?

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Construction Junkie

JULY 28, 2020

Heavy lifting, exhausting overhead work, and awkward positions are just some of the perks of working in construction, but they can also lead to chronic back and shoulder pain for many later in life. At a recent press event, Hilti has thrown their hat into the ring with an exoskeleton announcement of their own.

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Construction Junkie

MAY 28, 2020

The company promises increased safety over more traditional methods and a reduced installation time, due to its fully rotational lifting mechanism and side shift capabilities allowing precise placement. The company operated in Denmark for years prior to importing their machines to the United States in 2016.

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ENR Construction

DECEMBER 19, 2014

Responding to growing demand for safety devices that protect aerial work platform operators from getting crushed by overhead objects, French producer Haulotte has introduced its Activ’Shield Bar, which is now available across much of its lineup of telescoping, articulating and vertical lifts. Equipment'

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