Lets Build

MAY 12, 2023

Workers are your most valuable asset, and the best way to protect that asset is by implementing a high-quality health and safety program. The key to better managing health and safety in construction is steering away from the traditional reactive approach (taking action after an incident occurs).

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FDR Safety

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Natural disasters such as hurricanes, tornadoes, and floods present significant high-risk hazards to restoration employees, recovery workers and volunteers. Effective safety and health measures must be integrated within the planning stages of these projects and strictly enforced until completion. Management of Change.

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 2, 2024

It’s still early days, but AI is already driving value, reducing risk and boosting efficiency and safety across the spectrum of planning, engineering, delivery and operations. Now the big question is this: What can generative artificial intelligence (AI) — and AI in general — do for construction?

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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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Fieldwire

JANUARY 25, 2022

Every construction project is uniquely different, and the distinctive characteristics of the industry - such as high-cost intensity and lengthy durations - also add an additional layer of complexity to the risk landscape. Health and Safety Hazards. Analyze and update company safety policies. Create a clear communication plan.

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FDR Safety

MARCH 16, 2021

On March 12 OSHA released an updated COVID-19 response plan. 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 view the full contents of the plan, visit OSHA’s website.

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Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

A rolling grille in a school to provide protection from modern security risks. By Jason Millard In recent years, the safety of students in schools has emerged as a paramount concern for districts across the United States. Photos courtesy Clopay® Corporation. However, preparedness goes beyond school officials and administrators.

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Proactive risk assessment for safer on-site experiences. jobsite safety. safety planning. Quick and easy permit-to-work management. Seamless incident and near-miss reporting. Mike Oster VP of Construction. Hitachi Solutions America. . Rob George Industry Architect. Hitachi Solutions America. . . . Hitachi Solutions.

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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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FDR Safety

SEPTEMBER 27, 2013

Our guest blogger today is Mike White , a new senior advisor for FDRsafety who comes to us after a great career at GM, where he was most recently Global Safety Director. If you manage for risk, you also manage for compliance. I recently retired from General Motors where I spent the last part of my career as Global Safety Director.

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Construction Junkie

MAY 25, 2021

With intelligent, scalable, and effective security services, you can minimize risk and keep your assets secure. However, safety risks are far from the only threat that construction sites are exposed to. Be aware of the risks The first step to creating a safer job site is to understand what risks are present.

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Safety Services Company

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Safety is not something that can be solved by one person alone. Jason Damm is the Natural Resources Project Manager and Health and Safety Coordinator at Metric Environmental. He shares why it’s important for safety professionals to be humble and to factor in feedback from others when investigating and refining safety plans.

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FDR Safety

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

The idea of safety is misconstrued on a daily basis as a “Have To”, “How To” or “Learn To” idea. Despite these reminders of how to be safe, to see significant change in safety in any setting, it requires a mindset and culture built around the concept of Safety. Cut Out The Shortcuts.

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FDR Safety

MAY 3, 2012

Preventive maintenance and safety are disciplines not typically seen as closely related, but bridging the two silos can help identify low probability risks with severe injury potential. Once you have identified the tasks and risks, I strongly encourage you to ask preventive maintenance-related questions.

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 1, 2023

The new Chief Inspector of Buildings appointed to lead the biggest change in building safety for a generation has retired. Former HSE director of construction, Peter Baker was picked two years ago to lead the new Building Safety Regulator set up in the wake of the Grenfell disaster. ”

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Construction Marketing

MAY 17, 2023

These tools enable construction professionals to rethink every aspect of project planning, execution, and collaboration, whether it be through the use of project management software, virtual reality (VR), or building information modeling (BIM). Safety and Risk Management Safety and risk management are paramount in the construction industry.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 5, 2022

How to Manage Risk in Your Construction Project. According to The Construction Industry Institute , there are about 107 construction risks you should consider when managing a project. Before you start panicking about the 90 plus risks on the list you’re probably not completely aware of at this moment, let’s take a step back.

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Safety Services Company

JANUARY 26, 2024

This figure reveals a potential gap in safety and compliance procedures within contractor management. So, with February 4th-10th being National Burn Awareness Week , it’s a perfect time to review and mobilize fire and burn policies, training, and planning to ensure our workers and job sites are 100% safe and compliant!

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FDR Safety

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

In past years I’ve written about the value of the ANSI B11 standards and risk assessment. After recently concluding a class with a couple of safety pros and larger group of operations executives from a manufacturing company, it occurred to me that what was missing in my blogs was a description of “how” to go about the process.

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 29, 2020

Plan, Procure & Prepare to Reduce Dropped Object Hazards. Every 10 minutes, a dropped tool injures someone—here’s how to reduce the risk. It’s important to reduce, and ideally eliminate, this hazard at any and all worksites that present a dropped object risk, such as work at heights and work where tools may be lifted to heights. .

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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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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

IS YOUR BUSINESS EFFECTIVELY PRIORITIZING CONSTRUCTION RISK MANAGEMENT? Truth be told, every industry involves risk. Whether the project involves a multi-million-dollar office building or a three-story apartment complex, there are several risks that need to be considered in order to ensure the success of any construction project.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

How Well Does Your Business Prioritize Construction Risk Management? Truth be told, every industry involves risk. Whether the project involves a multi-million-dollar office building or a three-story apartment complex, there are several risks that need to be considered in order to ensure the success of any construction project.

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FDR Safety

APRIL 24, 2015

If you were to embark on the most detailed kind of inspection possible of a manufacturing plant or construction site and identify every potential safety hazard – even those with a microscopic chance of occurring – no doubt the list could be long. At FDRsafety, we are proud to include among our ranks experts in risk assessment and reduction.

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Construction Marketing

JULY 16, 2021

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. As an example, before beginning the day, thorough planning and staging should be carried out. Select A Storage Area Carefully. Ensure Proper Site Security .

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

DECEMBER 7, 2017

When one side of the world is focusing on heat safety, the other is ramping up for cold weather worker exposure. Much like when we talked about the importance of heat safety on the job , employers are responsible and required to protect workers from safety hazards, including cold temperatures and extreme weather.

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Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Improvement in risk avoidance and fostering owner and team stakeholder satisfaction, trust, and mutual long-term benefit for all parties are prerequisites for sustainable lifecycle management of the built environment. Physical Infrastructure Project Management impacts environmental, financial, organizational, and community sustainability.

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 27, 2023

Underfunding and slow delivery of the Government’s rebuilding programme has seen the school estate deteriorate further leaving many schools still at critical risk of collapse. The alarming report warns that insufficient funding has left many school buildings at critical risk of collapse as they pass their design life. ”

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Safety Services Company

JUNE 26, 2020

Business reopening is now in Phase III of the Stay Safe Plan , initiated by Minnesota Governor Tim Waltz. The plan, which was first referred to as Executive Order 20-74, enables businesses to transition into operations by complying with mandated health department and governmental guidelines. Being Prepared in the Workplace.

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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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Constructonomics

JANUARY 29, 2014

The latest version is the Working At Height Regulations (2005) which, along with its revisions, lays out what every employer is obliged to do regarding planning, training, equipment and much more. Carry Out Thorough Risk Assessments. The law stipulates that employers and contractors must assess the risk of any work from height.

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 25, 2023

The Government has added five hospital projects to its £20bn building programme due to the risk of structural collapse because of weak concrete. The New Hospital Programme will continue to work closely with new and existing schemes on their plans to ensure they deliver for patients, staff and communities.

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Lets Build

JUNE 6, 2017

There is a number of parameters that you should think about and an efficient management of the risk is surely necessary. In other words, you can’t really define risk on the exact same way in every construction project. Even within the same project, there may be distinct sources of risk. Types of risk in construction.

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Lets Build

DECEMBER 2, 2022

From a builder’s perspective, many potential risk factors can be anticipated and pre-emptively resolved by developing a construction quality management plan. Creating a plan. A construction quality management plan should be drafted as a standard document, to be applied to all future projects. A game of risk.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 12, 2022

The most impressive structures and facilities we see today are likely a result of meticulous and well-coordinated planning that took place before the project broke ground. . Well-executed projects stem from proper p reconstruction planning , a process that’s carried out before the actual construction begins. Keeps Stakeholders Aligned.

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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Is Your Construction Team Prepared for Cyber Risks? While there are several cyber risks to monitor, ransomware and business email compromise attacks are two of the most common challenges we see contractors faced within our roles at Sentry Insurance. Proactive Safety Measures for Cyberattacks. Mon, 12/07/2020 - 06:00.

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The Korte Company

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

When Safety Director Kevin Moorhead does his job right, it might not look like he’s doing anything at all. “In In the safety career field, we don’t always get to see the fruits of our labors,” he said, “because if an employee follows something from our training and doesn’t get hurt, there’s nothing to remember.”.

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