Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

A workplace that is free from incidents and accidents is also a more productive workplace. A safe workplace is also critical to employee recruitment and retention, which are important in today’s competitive employment environment.

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Construction Business Owner

MARCH 15, 2018

Recently, a crew working a “tilt-up” job in Austin, Texas, got a frightening reminder of how important regular crane maintenance and equipment inspections can be after an accident on the jobsite. You can watch live video of the accident at youtube.com/watch?v=Mn6PYOG6sWw.). v=Mn6PYOG6sWw.).

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Construction Business Owner

JUNE 29, 2022

As Trench Safety Month comes to an end, it's important to reflect on the 13 lives lost in trench accidents so far this year. The Importance of Trench Safety. Wed, 06/29/2022 - 09:36. Trench fatalities are preventable.

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Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

When these types of accidents occur, we look for answers to the same three questions: Just as quickly as it went viral, it faded away and will be another footnote in the ongoing story that is the Manhattan skyline. For those directly affected by the collapse, though, the effects will last much longer.

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FDR Safety

MAY 30, 2019

While teenage accidents and deaths are undoubtedly important, they are not the only group who see dramatic rise in danger as more cars crowd the roads during the summer months. In a study recently published by the Associated General Contractors, work zones and those occupying them see an astounding amount of accidents.

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Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Both can prove invaluable, due to their ability to protect owners from accidents or errors that can have potentially devastating effects on their business and its long-term viability. However, there are two coverages that are not often considered by contractors — pollution liability and professional liability.

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Construction Enquirer

APRIL 28, 2023

A worker has died following an accident on HS2 on Thursday at the Balfour Beatty VINCI site near Solihull in the west Midlands. The Enquirer understands the victim, who is believed to be in his 70s, was carrying out drilling work when the accident happened causing him to suffer a cardiac arrest.

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 1, 2024

The goal is to identify and address dangerous behaviors before an accident happens, protecting your company’s equipment from damage … your employees and others on the road from harm … your company from costly litigation … your insurance rates from skyrocketing … and your brand name from bad publicity.

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Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Because of the construction industry’s variable nature — transporting various types of cargo, traveling unfamiliar routes, driving under challenging road conditions and using different vehicles — construction fleets are uniquely prone to vehicular accidents.

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Construction Marketing

OCTOBER 8, 2015

In most workplaces, accidents are a nuisance for worker and a headache for HR. However, at construction sites, accidents are potentially industry-ruining. Here are eight ways construction businesses can reduce workplace accidents and gain public approval. Accidents are more likely to occur when workers are unsure what to expect.

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Construction Business Owner

JULY 23, 2021

If your construction business has suffered a financial loss due to damage, accident, crime or liability, the last thing you want to hear is that your claim is. Your Claim Has Been Denied. Alex Headley. Fri, 07/23/2021 - 09:30. not covered.

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Lets Build

AUGUST 31, 2017

Construction is one of the most dangerous industries in the world. In 2015, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 937 workers lost their lives on construction sites, only in United States. The Fatal Four (falls, electrocutions, struck by object, caught in/between) represent between 65% of the.

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Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

1 Must-Have: “ When I was in high school, one of my best friends passed away in a car accident. Mindy Colden, Vice President, North Carolina at Faulconer Construction Company. Thu, 11/10/2022 - 15:56.

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Construction Marketing

JUNE 7, 2021

With all the hustle and bustle happening in loading docks, it shouldn’t surprise you that they’re a hotbed for injuries and accidents; countless dangers could occur in a typical dock. Two of the most common causes of accidents on the docks are slippery floors and poorly designed ledges that can pose fatal fall hazards.

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The Constructor

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Metal beam crash barriers are an efficient road safety device that protects the vehicle and its occupants in the event of an accident and acts as an.

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 20, 2014

When everyone follows safe practices, not only will crews experience fewer accidents, but also productivity and efficiency will increase.' For a contractor, ensuring safety at a worksite is the most crucial aspect of getting a job done.

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Construction Business Owner

MAY 29, 2014

Performance leads to profits, and fewer accidents result in fewer expenses and insurance claims.' Operators who know how to properly and safely use their equipment are not only much more likely to operate it safely, but they also are able to work faster and more efficiently, leading to better overall performance.

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Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 27, 2023

During construction, developing and implementing safety programs can help prevent accidents. Falling from elevated work locations has been a leading cause of injuries and deaths in the construction industry. Falls can hurt an employee both physically and emotionally. But what happens afterward?

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Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 20, 2013

The National Safety Council states that nearly 25 percent of all accidents in 2010 occurred because of cellphone use, accounting for nearly 1.1 Regardless of what your employees drive—a car, truck or a fleet vehicle—the most common bad driving habit is cellphone use. million crashes that year.

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 21, 2016

Similar to construction sites, mine sites also require safety be a top priority; jobsite accidents or incidents have the capability to shut down the entire jobsite and production process. Whether the mine is for copper, lead, aluminum, fuels, etc.,

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Construction Dive

MAY 7, 2024

Construction industry news, trends and jobs for building professionals who want mobile-friendly content.

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The Constructor

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

Safety measures at construction sites helps to prevent unforeseen accidents. Accidents at construction sites may lead to loss of life and involve.

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Working in construction inherently poses a higher risk of on-site accidents and other health and safety hazards off-site. 4 Ways Planning Helps to Improve Safety on Jobsites. Thu, 10/27/2022 - 16:04. On average, two construction workers die of work-related injuries every day in the United States.

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Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Because of the construction industry’s variable nature — transporting various types of cargo, traveling unfamiliar routes, driving under challenging road conditions and using different vehicles — construction fleets are uniquely prone to vehicular accidents.

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Roads Risk Accidents Injury 296

Construction Marketing

MARCH 11, 2022

Likewise, other jobs leave workers more exposed to accidents than others. Slip And Fall Accident. Likewise, a slip and fall accident can occur in any work environment. These types of accidents may lead to minor injuries or more severe injuries. Vehicle Accidents. They can also include: . Watercraft .

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 16, 2023

The National Access & Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) has released its annual Safety Report showing the lowest rates of accidents among NASC contractor members since records began – indisputably proving that audited, regulated, NASC membership leads to safe scaffolding and access operations.

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The Constructor

DECEMBER 10, 2017

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

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Construction Marketing

MAY 21, 2021

If a workplace is unsafe, then accidents are going to be frequent. This encompasses the procedures, policies, and safety equipment and tools that have to be observed to mitigate the risk of many workplace accidents. Now, you meet an accident and injure your hand. Jobsite safety is now a top priority across many companies.

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The Constructor

DECEMBER 26, 2022

However, common mistakes when distributing loads can lead to costly repairs or accidents. Regarding construction, one of the most important things to keep in mind is load distribution. Properly distributed loads help prevent damage and failure to bends and shear walls.

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 18, 2024

Six construction workers were killed in the accident. Inside the Baltimore Bridge Collapse & Aftermath ccapoccia Thu, 04/18/2024 - 08:55 In the early hours of March 26, 2024, a cargo ship struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland.

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Construction Business Owner

JUNE 1, 2016

But how many dropped object accidents go unrecorded? According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are more than 50,000 "struck by falling object" OSHA recordables every year in the United States. That is one injury caused by a dropped object every 10 minutes.

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Construction Business Owner

JULY 9, 2017

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. It is imperative to make safety a priority.

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ENR Construction

JUNE 9, 2022

Accident in city's Seaport district caused the latest of at least seven industry fatalities in the last 18 months.

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Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reports slips, trips and falls comprise nearly 25 percent of all reported accident claims, including roughly 12,000 accidental deaths every year in the United States. Employers are placed in a difficult position.

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Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

During his employment in the industry, he was responsible for DOT compliance, policy development, driver human resources, driver training and training program development, as well as claims management and accident and injury prevention. Bob O’Connell CTP J.

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ENR Construction

JUNE 20, 2024

A second lawsuit alleging that has been filed in an accident that caused two workers to fall June 6 from scaffolding in a project being built at the University of Chicago Medical Center.

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 28, 2019

The worker who volunteers to do it reaches for the wrong lever and nearly causes a serious accident. Say there’s a rush job that requires using a skid steer loader. It's not until later that the foreman finds out that the worker was not actually qualified to run the machine. Sure, the foreman should have checked first.

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