Construction Law

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

The Building Safety Regulator has admitted that there is no target date for publication of regulations concerning the second staircase requirement for residential high rise buildings. Housebuilders say the resulting information ‘vacuum’ means housing developments are being stalled, particularly in London.

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Learn Civil Engineering

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

If you are planning to build a home or business premises in the UK, you will need to ensure you comply with various regulations. These directives are in place to ensure the safety, accessibility, and environmental standards of the building.

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 9, 2020

How to Increase Site Safety with a Digital Check-in Process. There were lots of questions and considerations to be addressed—a shortage of personal protective equipment, rereading medical privacy law guidelines and Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations, adjusting project timelines, and more.

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Construction Law

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The Building Safety Regulator’s (BSR) first strategic plan - a requirement of the Building Safety Act 2022 - has been published, claiming that its impact on high rise building design can already be seen.

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FDR Safety

APRIL 15, 2020

Mike Taubitz spent many years in top positions at General Motors, including stints as Global Safety Director and Global Regulatory Liaison. He has a strong interest in lean manufacturing and its relationship to safety and in sustainability, and is recognized internationally for his expertise in machine guarding.

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FDR Safety

APRIL 15, 2020

Mike Taubitz spent many years in top positions at General Motors, including stints as Global Safety Director and Global Regulatory Liaison. He has a strong interest in lean manufacturing and its relationship to safety and in sustainability, and is recognized internationally for his expertise in machine guarding.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 2, 2023

Specialists are being urged to join a new framework to supply fire safety measures for the public sector. LHC Procurement Group’s Fire Safety (FS2) Framework is now open for prospective suppliers across the country to apply until mid-August.

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FDR Safety

OCTOBER 29, 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.

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Construction Business Owner

MARCH 5, 2018

With recent updates to OSHA regulations for fall protection and the final rule for silica dust, there has been a renewed interest in what companies are doing to build best-in-class safety programs for their workforces.

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The Constructor

MAY 9, 2023

The construction industry is a complex web of laws, regulations, ethics, and policies that must always be followed. From the health and safety of workers to environmental regulations and contracts, there is no shortage of legal and ethical considerations to consider.

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Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

How does your construction safety program stack up? Many of the most common Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) violations can easily occur on a construction jobsite. It features practical, easy-to-follow advice on the best ways to ensure your business is fully compliant with all OSHA regulations. Regulations.

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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. Your full attention is crucial for safety. Need more tips and resources?

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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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Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) regulations for recording workplace injuries and illnesses can be much more complicated than they seem. Don’t let a poor judgment call turn into a violation — learn how the regulations apply to your organization with this informative whitepaper written by J. Main Image.

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 21, 2023

The cost of complying with the Building Safety Act has blown a hole in the latest accounts from Willmott Dixon. And the contractor vowed to go after “designers, fire engineers, supply chain and insurers” to reclaim a “substantial portion” of the £62m it has set aside for building safety and cladding retrofits.

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Safety Services Company

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

It’s better to fix the systematic root of a safety hazard before you try to fix safety attitudes. That’s why a system-based safety approach, where you fix an issue through system alterations, is the best way to launch a safety program. The Importance of Health & Safety Compliance. Cost Effectiveness.

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Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

Fall protection remains the United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) most frequently cited rules violation, even after federal regulators sought to reduce fall-related fatalities with updated workplace safety rules towards the end of 2016. Elizabeth Manning. Thu, 02/06/2020 - 11:26.

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Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 23, 2021

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has stated that female construction workers face specific health and safety issues on the jobsite that may require different personal protective equipment (PPE), gear and apparel than men in the industry require. Exploring PPE Equality. Alex Headley. Mon, 08/23/2021 - 07:30.

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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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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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The Constructor

DECEMBER 10, 2017

Thus, safety procedures are of utmost importance while working at. Working at heights in construction works is associated with hazards and accidents.

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FDR Safety

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

Rather than being caught off guard by the findings of OSHA during one of their audits, we highly recommend that you implement Mock OSHA Audits into your regular safety program. Here are 10 benefits that you’ll discover by doing so: Identify the good parts of your safety program. Identify the weaknesses of your safety program.

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Construction Dive

JULY 2, 2019

While crane companies bear the brunt of safety obligations for operators and equipment, general contractors and developers aren't off the hook and need to know their roles, industry experts say.

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The Constructor

JANUARY 31, 2023

The hard hat is essential safety equipment for all construction workers. It provides: In this article, we’ll explore what a hard hat is, why construction workers wear it, the standards and regulations that govern their use, and the benefits of it.

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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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Pro Builder

JUNE 28, 2022

Government Regulations Account For Over 40% Of Multifamily Development Costs. Multifamily developers attribute elevated prices for new projects to costly new regulations imposed by all levels of government. of all regulation costs, and affordability mandates for builders also upped construction costs for some multifamily developers.

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Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 22, 2016

Employee safety on the jobsite is a crucial responsibility for fleet management. Construction businesses across the country are making it mandatory for their fleets to implement a GPS tracking system to enhance current safety procedures, create new safety procedures and meet regulations overall.

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Construction Equipment

JANUARY 21, 2020

Seattle lawmakers are pushing for more regulations and bigger fines around the disassembly of tower cranes after a fatal crane collapse last April that was deemed “avoidable,” the Seattle Times reports. The bill would require a representative from L&I, which enforces workplace safety…

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ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Federal penalty against equipment manufacturer stems from lack of safety measures at foundry regulator says contributed to worker's death earlier this year. .

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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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Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 16, 2018

Workplace safety laws establish regulations designed to eliminate personal injuries, both physical and psychological, occurring in the workplace and the Statue protecting the health and safety of workers in the workplace is OSHA or The Occupational and Safety Health Administration.

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Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 28, 2016

Employee safety on the jobsite is a crucial responsibility for fleet management. Construction businesses across the country are making it mandatory for their fleets to implement a GPS tracking system to enhance current safety procedures, create new safety procedures and meet regulations overall.

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HardHatChat

MARCH 26, 2024

Consider their portfolio, relevant qualifications, certifications, and familiarity with industry-specific requirements and regulations. Safety Record and Practices Safety should be a top priority when selecting a contractor. Our safety record is stellar. is essential. We put a premium on training.

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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. Your full attention is crucial for safety. Need more tips and resources?

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Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

With the undeniable need to keep working amid challenging and, at times, complicated COVID-19 regulations and protocols, managing the safety of employees has become a massive undertaking for leadership everywhere. And those leaders taking on the task can say a lot about the culture and priorities in a company.

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Pro Builder

JULY 29, 2020

Virginia Issues Statewide Regulations, But Will They Help Construction Jobsites? On July 27, Virginia became the first state to issue statewide safety regulations regarding COVID-19. Just as the name suggests, Virginia’s regulations are temporary and will be active for six months. cbroderick. Wed, 07/29/2020 - 09:30.

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BD+C

APRIL 10, 2014

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration will hold a meeting of the Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health May 7-8, 2014, in Washington, D.C. Regulations Codes and Standards' Work groups will meet May 7, and the full committee will meet May 8.

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