Construction Business Owner

JULY 18, 2019

To help contractors combat as much risk as possible, Skanska U.S.A. Director of Environmental, Safety & Health, FL, Daimon Perez, offers his top five actions active construction sites should take far before the threat of a hurricane is present. In no particular order, they are as follows:

Site 325

Site Risk Construction Safety 325

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.

Safety 141

Safety Accidents OSHA Construction 141

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Last week, the International Risk Management Institute (IRMI) hosted its 36th Construction Risk Conference in Orlando, Florida. The conference featured three general sessions and 27 seminars presented by more than 60 nationally recognized insurance, risk management, safety and surety experts.

Conference 120

Conference Risk Roads Insurance 120

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.

Risk 120

Risk Feasibility Safety Foundation 120

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 17, 2016

Proper tire care contributes enormously to the overall safety of a construction fleet, and managers should pay attention to what does (and what doesn’t) constitute good tire safety practices within their fleet. A focus on tire safety is something that should be present on any jobsite.

Safety 120

Safety Profitability Risk Equipment 120

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.

Safety 52

Safety Site Injury Construction 52

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.

Risk 62

Risk Management Construction Safety 62

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.

Risk 62

Risk Management Construction Safety 62

FDR Safety

DECEMBER 11, 2020

This blog utilizes research and data from a range of professional safety journals (i.e., Professional Safety) and research reports, and blends it with economic realities and common company leadership expectations. It is written as a series for those who are new to safety or have an expanded role within safety.

Risk 156

Risk Feasibility Safety Injury 156

Construction Marketing

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

If you own or run a business and it carries any kind of hazard or risk to employees, visitors or passing members of the public then you need to use safety signs to let people know about the potential dangers. Where should these safety signs be used? Six ways you can ensure that your safety signs are effective.

Safety 123

Safety Risk Injury Mobility 123

Work Gearz

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

So, knowing about the right safety gears to protect your eyes from hazards is very crucial. And when it comes to the selection between safety glasses and safety goggles, the battle is real! Safety goggles fit tightly to the face covering the entire area around the eyes. Safety glasses . Safety goggles .

Safety 52

Safety Comparison Risk US 52

Safety Services Company

AUGUST 6, 2021

_. When you’re just starting out in the safety field, it’s important to embrace the idea that you don’t know it all. shares some hard-earned lessons for new safety professionals. shares some hard-earned lessons for new safety professionals. Lessons for new safety professionals. Safety certifications are important.

Safety 62

Safety Accidents Risk Feasibility 62

Construction Marketing

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

If you own or run a business and it carries any kind of hazard or risk to employees, visitors or passing members of the public then you need to use safety signs to let people know about the potential dangers. Where should these safety signs be used? Six ways you can ensure that your safety signs are effective.

Safety 120

Safety Risk Injury Mobility 120

Construction Equipment

JULY 19, 2019

1-3 in Louisville, Kentucky), Abby Ferri, VP, national construction practice, from the risk management, insurance, and employee benefits advisor Hays Companies, will be conducting an “in-the-field Safety Tech Trek.” Rather than presenting a PowerPoint in a classroom, she… At the upcoming ICUEE (Oct.

Safety 68

Safety Louisville Kentucky Insurance 68

FDR Safety

JULY 20, 2015

Recently I’ve done dozens of Task Based Risk Assessments (TaBRA) for clients, and the experience always reinforces for me the importance of worker input and the relative speed in which an assessment can be performed. The first level of risk assessment comes from the worker. It was clearing jams. Why not get their perspective?

Risk 120

Risk Injury Visualization OSHA 120

Safety Services Company

JULY 8, 2019

Technology-Based Improvements in Occupational Health and Safety. As HSE professionals, we’re always looking for a way to continually improve the health and safety of our worksites. Digital Recordkeeping for Safety Data. Journey Management for Incident Reduction. Virtual Reality Simulation for HSE Training.

Safety 48

Safety Risk Employment Software 48

Pro Builder

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Risk of Cyberattacks. As predominantly small- and medium-size companies, home builders and trade contractors are especially vulnerable to cybersecurity issues, so it's important for them to understand the risks and take action to protect their companies. SVP Risk Services Division. PB: What should cyber risk training cover?

Risk 98

Risk Defense Organization Insurance 98

Constructonomics

SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

If you own or run a business and it carries any kind of hazard or risk to employees, visitors or passing members of the public then you need to use safety signs to let people know about the potential dangers. Where should these safety signs be used? Six ways you can ensure that your safety signs are effective.

Safety 100

Safety Risk Injury Mobility 100

Safety Services Company

JULY 29, 2019

Contractor Management and Safety Culture. Often, this work can be done off site, with little to no risk imposed to that company. When this is done, it's the responsibility of the hiring company to ensure the safety and health of the contractors is managed. Safety Program Evaluation. Risk Assessment.

Safety 48

Safety Contractors Management Risk 48

Constructonomics

JANUARY 21, 2014

An illegal extension has left a landlord with a £24,000 and a criminal record, after local council safety officers deemed it to be in an “appalling condition” with numerous safety issues – including a slew of fire safety offences which put the building’s occupants at a very real risk of injury or death.

Safety 148

Safety Risk Equipment Regulation 148

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.

Safety 52

Safety Injury Risk Construction 52

Safety Services Company

JUNE 26, 2020

These guidelines should also meet the state executive orders associated with health and safety in the workplace. Plans must be presented and posted that make it easy for employees to view. Each preparedness plan in Minnesota should be created to fit the business’s operations while reducing the risk of transmission in the workplace.

Minnesota 118

Minnesota Safety Employment Guidelines 118

Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 21, 2013

A recently released report from the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) states that electricity-related deaths in Ontario declined 38 per cent the past five years. ESA uses the incident data in the OESR to identify those areas that present the greatest risk to Ontarians, to track changes in incident data, and to identify emerging trends.

Electrical 64

Electrical Safety Risk Injury 64

Pro Builder

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Risk of Cyberattacks. As predominantly small- and medium-size companies, home builders and trade contractors are especially vulnerable to cybersecurity issues, so it's important for them to understand the risks and take action to protect themselves. SVP Risk Services Division. PB: What should cyber risk training cover?

Risk 97

Risk Defense Organization Insurance 97

Construction Marketing

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

As a result, many buildings today still contain asbestos material which does not present a danger unless the material that contains it gets damaged. Poor maintenance could also potentially cause asbestos fibers to contaminate the air, which, in turn, may present a serious health hazard. Risk Assessment.

Remodeling 120

Remodeling Risk Materials Safety 120

Green Building Law Update

MAY 29, 2022

a publicly traded Brazilian mining company and one of the world’s largest iron ore producers, with making false and misleading claims about the safety of the Brumadinho dam including through its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) disclosures. Securities and Exchange Commission last month charged Vale S.A.,

Security 156

Security Commissioning Claims Risk 156

Construction Specifier

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

If the glass is reflective, it can present an oasis effect by somewhat mirroring the surrounding vegetation and environment, drawing birds into a reflection of the world around them which is not real. The post Understanding bird safety testing in North America appeared first on Construction Specifier.

America 52

America Safety Architecture Guidelines 52

The Constructor

JANUARY 29, 2012

This leads to the presentation of an Information Technology IT tool for construction project safety management Total-Safety and, in particular, a module within Total-Safety designed to help construction personnel develop method statements with improved levels of hazard identification.

Safety 114

Safety Construction Concrete Foundation 114

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. .

Overhead 156

Overhead Safety Accidents Injury 156

Lets Build

APRIL 21, 2023

Keeping a detailed daily construction report is useful for more than tracking project progress and productivity; it decreases your risks of experiencing those fears that keep you up at night. It can also help reduce the risks associated with construction projects. Another risk that project managers face is schedule overruns.

Project Management 146

Project Management Construction Site Management 146

Construction Junkie

MARCH 9, 2021

The following article has been sponsored by Hilmerson Safety and also appeared first on HilmersonSafety.com. Since the 90’s and early 2000’s they’ve paved new paths for women pursuing careers in construction safety. For Women in Construction (WIC) Week 2021 Hilmerson Safety® celebrates women in the field by sharing their stories.

Safety 98

Safety Construction Industrial US 98

FDR Safety

JANUARY 31, 2018

The provisions of CFR 1910.331 through 1910.335 cover electrical safety-related work practices. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has issued a national consensus standard (NFPA 70E) that deals with electrical safety and provides guidance for the “how.” Risk assessment forms, manuals and slides. Training materials.

OSHA 174

OSHA Electrical Risk Employment 174

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.

OSHA 48

OSHA Safety Inspections Employment 48

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

From workforce and resource management to safety and compliance, we know you work extremely hard to keep all project components aligned. In this session, we’ll explore use of issues in design coordination, model coordination, construction safety, quality, and commissioning. REGISTER NOW Why should field teams attend AU 2023?

Autodesk 102

Autodesk Las Vegas Modeling Schedule 102

FDR Safety

FEBRUARY 12, 2015

Don’t just rely on OSHA’s advice to build a safety program. Help front-line supervisors manage their safety responsibilities in the workplace. Don’t just rely on OSHA’s advice to build a safety program. Task-based risk assessments are a great tool for this process.). Join Our Mailing List. By Jim Stanley.

Safety 120

Safety OSHA Risk Accidents 120

FDR Safety

APRIL 15, 2014

Journey to Risk Elimination. This application has been enforced even when guarding by location has been accomplished by the belts running close enough to walls and other objects to present no exposure to employees. Mike Taubitz, a senior advisor at FDRsafety, is a former Global Safety Director for General Motors.

OSHA 120

OSHA Safety Risk Equipment 120

Viewpoint Construction Technology

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

This week, I’m pleased to welcome David DeVita, a safety expert with 20 years of experience, from Carolina Safety Consultants. As I’ve said before, the importance of safety programs goes far beyond the need to comply with standards and regulations. First and foremost, safety programs save lives.

OSHA 167

OSHA Safety Risk Injury 167