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.

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FDR Safety

AUGUST 29, 2018

There are good safety signs, bad safety signs and those that don’t tell you anything. An example of a “bad safety sign” is shown to the right. PLAY AT YOUR OWN RISK” is an example of this type of sign. I would estimate that only 5-10% of identified high risk task elements result from the hazards of machine motion.

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HardHatChat

MARCH 26, 2024

Our reputation as a responsive and reliable partner has allowed us to build long-term relationships over the last twenty years. We believe it enhances our project outcomes, mitigates risks, and supports the overall success of our national construction business. Our safety record is stellar. Reach out to us here.

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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 spent more than 30 years in operations before going into safety and wondered, “How did I get here?”

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FDR Safety

SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

national standards dealing with the safety requirements for general industry machines. At the recent ASSE Professional Development Conference, there was considerable focus on risk assessment, voluntary standards and prevention through design. The primary reason to become familiar with ANSI B11 is that it guides risk assessment.

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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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FDR Safety

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Regardless of the industry, COVID-19 has thrown us all for a loop. All of us have had to adjust in one way or another, whether that meant going virtual, temporarily shutting down, or creating and implementing new policies. In addition to everyday safety challenges, with winter comes snow and ice.

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FDR Safety

AUGUST 29, 2018

There is good safety signage, bad safety signage and those that don’t tell you anything. An example of a “bad safety signage” is shown to the right. PLAY AT YOUR OWN RISK” is an example of this type of sign. I would estimate that only 5-10% of identified high risk task elements result from the hazards of machine motion.

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Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

When winter is upon us, so too are its challenges. Colder temperatures bring rain, snow and ice, and these seasonal safety risks can wreak havoc, causing more slips, trips and falls. As such, having proper safety footwear to weather the season is paramount.

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Safety Services Company

JANUARY 26, 2024

This figure reveals a potential gap in safety and compliance procedures within contractor management. They advise that portable heaters be UL-approved, having gone through rigorous safety testing. Working with oil, electrical equipment, and even lingering flammable debris can raise the level of risk.

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FDR Safety

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

We are a nation of silos… A silo, as most of us know, is a tall, self-contained cylindrical structure that is used to store commodities such as grain after a harvest. The Safety Department interacts with Safety, Manufacturing with manufacturing, and so on. For a FREE consultation, please contact us.

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FDR Safety

MARCH 11, 2019

I have done hundreds of Task Based Risk Assessments and handled expert cases for OSHA or personal injury where there is no foundation for the worker “training.” I do not like standard safety signs and warnings because they typically mean little to the worker. Use “show me” and improve training aids at Point of Use.

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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. With cold, winter weather upon us, it’s critical to keep workers comfortable and safe on the job. Plan to prevent cold weather safety issues at your jobsites. Consider wind chill. Prevent and protect.

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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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Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Contractors are focused on executing efficiently and safety, while winning new business and staying profitable. . So how can companies optimize for their bottom line without putting their businesses at risk? . Risk management is a multifaceted challenge. Toric: Delivering Data-driven Insights to Improve Decision-making .

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ENR Construction

APRIL 28, 2022

Three projects would cost billions to collect CO2 from bio-refineries across upper Midwest states to be sequestered at underground sites in North Dakota and Illinois, but opponents fear big safety risks of compressed gas

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Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

CBO : Tell us about the major differences between fleet management solutions and safety systems for large trucks/heavy equipment/fleets.

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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 .

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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

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

FDRsafety supports and promotes employers developing strong safety policies, training their employees and enforcing those policies. The good news is that Task Based Risk Assessment offers a viable methodology for deciding what to do. For a FREE consultation, please contact us. Contact me if you have question.

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Safety Services Company

JUNE 30, 2021

_. Tales from an Electric Safety Director. When you work as a safety professional, one of the more frustrating attitudes you run into is that people confuse compliance with safety. Compliance is not synonymous with safety. Compliance vs. safety. Intuitively, most people understand this. Document everything.

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Construction Marketing

JUNE 19, 2023

Crane certifications are crucial for construction site operations due to their critical role and potential risks. A solid commitment to safety can help reduce legal liabilities resulting from accidents or non-compliance with safety regulations. The process combines classroom instruction and hands-on training.

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Safety Services Company

JULY 22, 2019

Process Safety vs. Personal Safety. For anyone working in safety or in a high-risk industry such as a refinery or manufacturing plant, you’re probably heard the term process safety. In several key ways, process safety is different from occupational health and safety, so why should you know the difference?

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 13, 2021

For example, companies like Newmetrix use image recognition to scan jobsite photos and flag safety concerns. Pype uses SmartPlans to scan through drawings to identify submittals or potential submittals and organizes them. Driving Better Safety Oversight . Safety management is by no means a new concept.

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BD+C

APRIL 22, 2024

Our labs must serve the needs of end users, cities, and institutions while also meeting ever-higher environmental and safety standards. This helps us design lab spaces with better flow and usability, as well as decreasing the levels of risk. It gives us new perspectives and approaches to design.

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FDR Safety

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

FDRsafety continues to encounter situations where worker training is incomplete or lacking, especially in safety. I recently attended the 2 nd Annual Process Safety Summit in Washington DC on Oct 15-16, 2019. I do not like standard safety signs and warnings because they typically mean little to the worker.

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Construction Marketing

APRIL 30, 2018

It’s not just here in the US either, over in the UK the unemployment is an identical rate of 4.7%. We might not consider it, but the underfoot conditions for this army of warehouse workers poses a big risk in many ways. Safety is a serious business, and firms need to treat it as such. and stock cost too. Maintenance is key.

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FDR Safety

MAY 29, 2018

AFLCIO : These are challenging times for working people and their unions, and the prospects for worker safety and health protections are uncertain. What is clear, however, is that the toll of workplace injury, illness and death remains too high, and too many workers remain at serious risk. There is much more work to be done.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 17, 2022

Data cited by Amtrak indicates that 75% of US consumers believe we should shift more trips to passenger rail to reduce transportation’s impact on climate change. And despite facing challenges like high project costs and longer turnaround times, the railway sector in the US continues to grow. billion this year to $114.3

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Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Contractor management is a series of checks ensuring that the contractors follow up-to-date safety practices and conform to health and regulatory standards. Prequalification demonstrates that your company adheres to health and safety regulations, preventing potential lawsuits, poor work, and additional expenses for the client.

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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.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Technology has the potential to support many of the challenges around quality and safety that affect the construction industry today. We are excited to announce the release of our latest report, created in partnership with The University of Melbourne, “The role of Technology in Supporting Construction Quality & Safety – September 2023”.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 31, 2021

And with good reason: the right insights can improve everything from project cost and timeline accuracy to reducing the risk of lawsuits and disputes, and even winning more business. An example of a data point might be the number of overhead mechanical racks installed on the job that day, or logging the root cause of a safety incident.

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Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 30, 2023

It ensures you meet health and safety standards that safeguard workers, protect the business’s reputation, are environmentally conscious, and minimize accidents. The Prequalification Platform’s Network Hiring clients prefer to use prequalification platforms instead to determine their compatibility with contractors.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

may be wondering how to make 2024 the best year yet for health, safety, and compliance. After all, safety first, bidding next. Answer: Each year, contractors must complete an annual update to remain compliant with safety regulations and qualified to perform work. Naturally, many contractors (like you!)

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FDR Safety

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

The answers can be determined but only after documented due diligence using Task Based Risk Assessment (past blogs) and assessing feasibility of hazard controls. Most safety professionals are familiar with the Hazard Control Hierarchy shown right. Informative Note 1: Not all potential risk reduction measures are practicable.

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