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What Ever Happened With Those Crane Accidents in 2008?

Constructonomics

The more devastating of the accidents, on E. Taking a crane out of commission can cost a company up to $50,000 per month so it is in the strong financial interest of the crane owner to make this fix “happen” in the shortest amount of time. The cause of this accident was good ‘ol American greed.

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OSHA overturned on employer knowledge of scaffolding hazard

FDR Safety

The Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission recently overturned an OSHA citation that partly revolved around the issue of whether an employer should have known of a hazardous condition that resulted in a scaffolding accident.

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What Certifications Does A Crane Need To Operate On Construction Sites?

Construction Marketing

A solid commitment to safety can help reduce legal liabilities resulting from accidents or non-compliance with safety regulations. It also helps minimize accidents and uphold professionalism within the construction industry. Proper certification and training are crucial for preventing these accidents.

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Keeping current on drug and alcohol testing rules

FDR Safety

It is no secret that drug and alcohol abuse are among the biggest causes of workplace accidents. One is keeping current with changes in state regulations on drug and alcohol testing procedures as well as court and industrial commission decisions. Drug testing in turn can be one of the best ways to combat this problem.

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The real question to ask when an interlock is bypassed

FDR Safety

I recently investigated an accident where an interlock into a robot cell had been intentionally defeated. The safety manager went over to a new machine being commissioned by a skilled worker. Accident Prevention' I’ll explain why that approach is often flawed. Avoiding the simplistic approach.

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The real question to ask when an interlock is bypassed

FDR Safety

I recently investigated an accident where an interlock into a robot cell had been intentionally defeated. The safety manager went over to a new machine being commissioned by a skilled worker. Accident Prevention' I’ll explain why that approach is often flawed. Avoiding the simplistic approach.

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Injury-liability law responsible for higher construction insurance cost in New York

BD+C

Construction contractors and developers in New York state face $3 billion more in costs and 667 more accidents per year because of a state law that holds builders solely liable for such accidents, according to a study commissioned by the New York Civil Justice Institute.