Construction Marketing

APRIL 5, 2023

Thus, as an employer or construction company entrepreneur, you’re responsible for ensuring the safety of your employees, pedestrians, and motorists whenever you have construction work in progress. Injuries and, in severe cases, permanent disabilities or deaths can happen if there are very few preventative safety measures in place.

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FDR Safety

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Effective safety and health measures must be integrated within the planning stages of these projects and strictly enforced until completion. Other mitigation recommendations include: Employers need to require effective and concise safety and health training for all employees before commencing the job.

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FDR Safety

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

This article is apart of our “Tools For Building a Foundation in Safety” series by Luke Contos. Well let’s repeat the question, does every maintenance procedure, equipment down time, etc. Reduces the potential for serious injuries and fatalities. Lastly, the direct costs of a serious injury (i.e.,

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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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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 4, 2022

Powered industrial trucks (PITs) like forklifts are widely used throughout many industries, but they can also be the source of serious injuries. This includes essential info on PIT hazards, compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) PIT Standard, operator training and much more. Construction Safety.

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Construction Marketing

JULY 16, 2021

Here are some safety tips to consider in handling and storing construction materials: 1. Poor handling and storage can affect the quality of construction materials and equipment. Therefore, you should have the appropriate storage tanks to ensure safety. Use The Right Handling Equipment. Select A Storage Area Carefully.

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Construction Business Owner

JULY 24, 2014

Shards of concrete, high working heights, falling rubble and piles of metal rebar are often definitive features of construction jobsites, making them a hotbed for injuries.

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Safety Services Company

JANUARY 5, 2024

Most of these incidents could have been avoided if employers had more safety precautions put in place during the winter months. Understanding and mitigating these risks is crucial for ensuring the safety and well-being of you and your team if you’re working in such environments. It can lead to unconsciousness and death.

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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. In recent years, upward of 42,000 workplace injuries were caused by snow, sleet, or ice. Cold weather-related illnesses and injuries can be prevented by following the guidelines below. Consider wind chill.

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Construction Marketing

JUNE 20, 2022

Construction is one of the most hazardous industries, with injuries occurring almost every year. When you see or hear about construction accidents, they usually involve heavy equipment like cranes or scaffolding. Moreover, workers are injured or killed almost yearly by falling objects or equipment.

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Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

How Innovation Drives Superior Products Inside the research, development, manufacturing & testing of industry-leading PPE mhodges Thu, 02/02/2023 - 08:37 For over 100 years, Superior Glove has engineered and manufactured innovative, high-quality hand and arm protection and complementary personal protective equipment (PPE) for every major industry.

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Levelset

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Because this line of work has a greater chance of injury or death than others, contractors must take great care to make sure work zones are safe and workers are protected. . In this article, we’ll explore the most common jobsite safety risks — and what contractors can do to improve safety for all parties involved. .

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FDR Safety

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

Bureau of Labor Statistics Safety Data. Total rate (Case rate for days away Since 1992, US businesses, governmental agencies, and industry have substantially reduced the number of recordable injuries. Safety Metric Rate Change. In addition, there is more variability in the fatality rate than any of the other safety metrics.

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Safety Services Company

JANUARY 26, 2024

Startling data from OSHA states that burn-related injuries make up 5% of fatalities in construction sites. 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.

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Safety Services Company

MAY 3, 2021

No matter what you call them — safety meetings can be an effective way to quickly incorporate safety into your day-to-day operation without interfering with production. We’ve put together a list of the top 7 construction safety meeting topics you should be addressing regularly. The Importance of Safety Meetings.

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 13, 2015

Investing in equipment and systems to keep employees safe is a key concern for all construction firms. The National Safety Council estimates that a workplace injury costs employers $30,000 on average.

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Pro Builder

JUNE 15, 2023

PPE Products for Increased Jobsite Safety ldeakins Thu, 06/15/2023 - 13:14 Falls accounted for just over 35% of all workplace deaths within construction and extraction occupations in 2020, and during that same year, construction laborers saw their highest annual fatal injury count (308) in half a decade, according to the U.S.

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Construction Equipment

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) responded to 2018 safety numbers by calling for private employers to look more closely at their safety practices. million nonfatal injuries or illnesses occurred in private industry workplaces… According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2.8

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Construction Marketing

MAY 19, 2021

Statistics show that there are over 400 injuries and over 20 fatalities each year related to construction in Ontario alone. As an employer, you should ensure that your construction site offers maximum safety and security standards to its workers. Here are critical steps you can undertake to enhance safety at your construction site.

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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

JULY 9, 2017

It is imperative to make safety a priority. As an equipment owner, it is up to you to communicate proper safety tips to promote a safer work environment, as well as reduce the risk of accidents that could result in injuries.

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FDR Safety

MAY 13, 2024

Maybe there was an injury, and you added a guard, but the guard made it difficult or impossible to unjam the equipment or operate the machine. OSHA, NIOSH, ANSI, and safety professionals recognize the hierarchy as an effective method of reducing risk. A feasibility assessment usually takes less than an hour.

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FDR Safety

MAY 13, 2024

Maybe there was an injury, and you added a guard, but the guard made it difficult or impossible to unjam the equipment or operate the machine. OSHA, NIOSH, ANSI, and safety professionals recognize the hierarchy as an effective method of reducing risk. A feasibility assessment usually takes less than an hour.

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FDR Safety

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Examples of such impacts are: •impeding efficient and effective equipment designs when tasks (e.g., Examples of such impacts are: •impeding efficient and effective equipment designs when tasks (e.g., national consensus standards (e.g., national consensus standards (e.g.,

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Construction Junkie

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Thankfully, no injuries were reported. According to WIVB , the collapse was first reported around 9am and, once first responders arrived at the scene, they determined that there were no injuries and no buildings damaged. No injuries were reported, and no buildings were damaged.

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Construction Marketing

JUNE 29, 2015

Worried about your safety at work? The best way to avoid injury is to follow these important safety tips that every construction worker should know. Time is of the essence when dealing with injuries, especially cuts. Malfunctioning equipment is one of the greatest risks in a work place. Wear Proper Safety Gear.

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Safety Services Company

JUNE 11, 2021

In recent years, many companies have started to realize the importance of building a strong safety culture within their workplace. The term “safety culture” can be defined as a company’s values, attitudes and beliefs about safety. We all must make safety a priority. Characteristics of a Strong Safety Culture.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 1, 2022

Safety is foundational to construction. Even with all the focus put on budgets, timelines, and processes, safety still comes first. After all, safety can affect all these aspects of a construction project, and more. 10 Winning Strategies to Enhance Construction Safety. 10 Winning Strategies to Enhance Construction Safety.

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BD+C

APRIL 8, 2019

Poorly fitting equipment is a leading cause of injury in service members, according to a recent Department of Defense report. The military has had difficulty supplying women with correctly fitted equipment, and construction companies face the same challenge.

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Wolgast Corporation

MARCH 2, 2022

Safety is an important aspect of any business but especially in construction, where a little accident can have serious impacts to those involved; the trades people on site, the owner, and the contractor. In many instances, work would be put on hold because that equipment or material had to be in place to move forward with the schedule.

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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. Hazardous conditions can have both short-term and long-term financial consequences along with the possibility of work-related illness or injury. . Struck-by accidents. Electrocution.

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Construction Today

MAY 26, 2023

Key areas for proactive injury and hazard elimination have been identified in the organisation’s latest report Associated Builders and Contractors released its 2023 Safety Performance Report, an annual guide to safety best practices on construction jobsites and comprehensive study of the impact of the STEP Safety Management System.

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Construction Equipment

JANUARY 4, 2019

The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) has released a fatigue research report detailing the value of wearable technology in the workplace. The study encouraged employers to monitor worker fatigue levels to reduce injury and increase productivity. According to ASSP, the study…

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Construction Marketing

JANUARY 20, 2018

Heavy duty equipment is costly to replace and buy. As they do so, they will come across stones or even hard materials that can cause severe injuries to wheels. Clean the equipment. Your equipment becomes durable. Employee safety is a requirement to all employers in the world. Replace your tracks.

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Safety Services Company

APRIL 14, 2014

Although it’s impossible to discern exactly what led to this overturned skid steer, an experienced operator can tell you that it can be easy to upset earthmoving equipment like this. The employer shall permit only those employees qualified by training or experience to operate equipment or machinery. Self Supporting Ladders.

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Safety Services Company

JANUARY 21, 2018

Repetitive strain injuries (RSI) are those which affect nerves, joints, tendons, tendon sheathes, and muscles. Estimates suggest that repetitive motion injuries cost United States businesses over $20 billion just in workers’ compensation alone. If so, how can you alter the workstation or equipment design to accommodate the worker?

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FDR Safety

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

The purpose is to target organizations with machinery or equipment that cause or are capable of causing amputations, and organizations where amputations have occurred. This National Emphasis Program – (NEP) instruction applies to General Industry organizations where machinery or equipment that is likely to cause amputation is present.

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