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Industry Statistics Show Benefits & Resistance to Lean Construction

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Industry Statistics Show Benefits & Resistance to Lean Construction ccapoccia Thu, 03/23/2023 - 08:35 By now, most contractors have heard of “lean” construction; it has clearly gained a foothold in the practices of many contractors.

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Injury Prevention Programs Reshape Old Safety Perspectives

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Injury Prevention Programs Reshape Old Safety Perspectives. Even with every government-mandated safety precaution in place, companies across the country struggle to protect their employees from preventable workplace injuries. Alex Headley. Fri, 10/29/2021 - 15:44.

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Keep Your Hands Safe in the Workplace This Winter

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Keep Your Hands Safe in the Workplace This Winter ccapoccia Thu, 01/04/2024 - 12:11 Hand injuries accounted for 102,350 days away from work in 2020, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the National Safety Council.

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3 Tips to Ensure Heat Safety for Construction Workers

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In 2015, 280 construction workers fell ill due to heat, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Between the hot temperatures and extra layers of protective clothing, it’s important construction workers and their bosses are aware of heat safety.

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3 Essential Elements of a World-Class Safety Program

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Are you still using Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) metrics as your safety standard? Why accept some random statistical average composed of questionable data as your standard when it is more effective to create personalized best practices and performance metrics?

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Preventing Falls: How Contractors can Master Ladder Safety One Step at a Time

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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics , fall incidents in construction make up almost half of all fall-related fatalities in the workplace. So, with falls being a fear for contractors, initiatives like National Ladder Safety Month are vital. Your full attention is crucial for safety. Need more tips and resources?

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40+ APAC Construction Industry Statistics You Need to Know

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Construction is always changing, which is why it’s worth keeping up with important statistics and developments across the industry. Jump to statistics by topic: General Outlook. Workforce Statistics . billion), upgrades to road safety (US$2/A$2.8 The top challenges that AEC firms must overcome. State of the industry.