Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 12, 2018

Documentation is key for compliance, and it’s especially important if an accident ever does occur so you can demonstrate you followed the standard. For a regulation like this crane operator certification rule, contractors need to ensure employees receive the necessary safety training and keep records that the training took place.

OSHA 221

OSHA Certification Safety Software 221

Best Practices Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

You probably saw last month’s report about a major accident at a construction site in downtown Miami, Florida. This is a good reminder of the lessons to learn when investigating or handling an accident on a construction site. These include: Prepare before the accident. Act diligently when an accident occurs.

Accidents 62

Accidents Site OSHA Miami 62

Carol Hagen

FEBRUARY 24, 2011

Everyday PDFs are instrumental in the construction conversation to show mark ups on Microsoft Office documents, interactively draw on tablet PCs and then share these PDFs on Servers. It then sets a pointer to the document in the ECM where the original document resided. What’s the benefit to doing this?

Industrial 142

Industrial Documentation CAD Estimating 142

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 14, 2019

Staying proactive during projects by recognizing pitfalls and taking appropriate steps to avoid them limits accidents, ensures budgets and timelines remain on schedule and creates a more positive work environment. When accidents happen at construction sites , the harm can come to more than just property. Neglecting Safety Measures.

Contractors 296

Contractors Software Software Accidents 296

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 27, 2012

As I mentioned before, communication often occurs by accident – it just happens. Consider these three vital areas: Construction Project Documents: How do you move documents through your organization? When documents are created or modified, are the appropriate people notified? Project Collaboration.

Project Management 147

Project Management Management Documentation Accidents 147

FDR Safety

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

1 start date for enforcing its new record-keeping rule is drawing close, and employers need to pay particular attention to their drug testing policy related to workplace accidents. The new rule makes it clear that employers who have a blanket policy of conducting drug testing in the wake of accidents will be subject to OSHA scrutiny.

Accidents 120

Accidents OSHA Employment Injury 120

Carol Hagen

SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

Update: Project Manager uses iPhone to access construction documentation. Documentation. o Safety Accidents. Over the next few days we’ll be showcasing more than screen shots with actual video of just how easy it is to access, create, update and share these documents from the device of your choice. Project Leads.

Project Management 196

Project Management Mobility CoreCon Management 196

Construction Marketing

MAY 17, 2023

Construction companies can achieve better results, increase productivity, and strengthen stakeholder relationships by adopting cutting-edge tools that facilitate seamless stakeholder engagement, improved project coordination, remote collaboration capabilities, improved document management, and effective communication with field teams.

Innovation 273

Innovation Construction Safety Budgeting 273

Best Practices Construction Law

FEBRUARY 20, 2013

" While the explosion in Kansas does not appear to have involved an accident at a construction site, early reports do indicate that the cause may have been a contractor performing underground work that struck a gas line. In any event, there are some lessons to learn when investigating or handling an accident on a construction site.

Accidents 48

Accidents Site Kansas City Kansas 48

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 30, 2019

The April 2019 crane accident that killed four will put a renewed focus on crane safety. Several others were injured in the accident. Accidents happen, but the more organized and prepared contractors and crews are, the better the chances of reducing such tragedies. Seattle Crane Collapse Puts Contractor Safety in Spotlight.

Industrial 189

Industrial New York City Construction Safety 189

Construction Marketing

JANUARY 30, 2018

The goal is to move them away from handwritten and printed documents, and instead keep to-dos and other important information stored in a cloud-based location. This not only keeps your equipment in good running order, but protects employees from potential accidents. The idea was popular enough to raise $7 million.

Construction 245

Construction Equipment Industrial Software 245

FDR Safety

JUNE 11, 2012

While clearly signaling its intention to consider changes to CSA, especially in the crash accountability BASIC, FMCSA postponed its promised policy change intended to establish a fairer method to fix accountability for motor carrier accidents.

Materials 120

Materials Accidents Safety Risk 120

Constructonomics

JULY 15, 2011

Accidents can take a hefty toll in life, limb, and material damages. Be sure that any damage noted on daily inspections is properly documented, marked, and reported to supervisory personnel. An emergency response plan in the event of an accident can help prevent or reduce injury and damage.

Safety 158

Safety Overhead Inspections Accidents 158

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 29, 2012

As I mentioned before, communication often occurs by accident – it just happens. Consider these three vital areas: Construction Project Documents: How do you move documents through your organization? When documents are created or modified, are the appropriate people notified? document management. Dexter + Chaney.

Construction 135

Construction Documentation Software Software 135

FDR Safety

MAY 19, 2016

Perhaps more worrying, compliance officers can now use these new anti-retaliation provisions to target employers that have mandatory post-accident drug testing policies or safety incentive programs. Employers will need to update those documents to include the required injury reporting and anti-retaliation language.

OSHA 195

OSHA Employment Injury Safety 195

Construction Marketing

APRIL 25, 2016

Unanticipated events- accidents, severe weather, shipping delays. Document Only What Matters. Although we want to document everything, it’s not feasible. Data documented should accomplish two things: Manage projects. Work-sites too busy to document consistently. Document every issue that can lead to litigation.

Documentation 120

Documentation Construction Software Software 120

Construction Marketing

MAY 19, 2021

This information should be included in a terms-of-agreement document signed by all workers. As an employer, you should stick to these guidelines as they keep your workers safe and insure you from hefty fines in natural accidents. Have a safety standards terms of the agreement (TOA). For instance, the U.S.

Safety 183

Safety Construction Guidelines Employment 183

Job Order Contracting

JULY 30, 2024

Restoration includes repair or replacement work to restore facilities damaged by inadequate sustainment, excessive age, natural disaster, fire, accident, or other causes. Defined documentation and approvals for all project phases. #3. Process requirements include: #1. Predefined workflow for all projects, regardless of type. #2.

Sustainability 243

Sustainability Procurement Plans Management 243

FDR Safety

JULY 24, 2012

An accident in which a truck is not at fault still — currently — counts in the crash history as there is no consistently accurate way within the system of delineating responsibility. Train drivers to review the accident report while the police officer is still on the scene.

Industrial 120

Industrial Accidents Safety DOT 120

Safety Services Company

JUNE 24, 2024

Attendees also learned strategies to effectively communicate the value of safety training programs, not just in preventing accidents, but also in boosting employee morale, productivity, and the company’s reputation. Financial Benefits of a Strong Safety Culture Accidents are expensive for construction companies.

Safety 121

Safety Contractors Conference Accidents 121

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 6, 2019

Streamlining processes like safety inspections, compliance and document management cut down on project risks and lead to happier clients. Accidents, fines or conflicts during the construction process of projects they own can lead to a negative image in the court of public opinion. Avoid Negative Incidents.

Contractors 217

Contractors Software Software Budgeting 217

FDR Safety

MARCH 4, 2015

As outlined in an article by Rod Smith and his colleagues at the Sherman Howard law firm, once an initial report is received, OSHA will get back to the employer with a questionnaire that asks the cause of the accident and whether similar accidents have occurred before. OSHA will then place the incident into Category 1, 2 or 3.

OSHA 120

OSHA Inspections Employment Accidents 120

Contractor Bookkeeping

NOVEMBER 18, 2013

And as always, we recommend you have any legal document reviewed by your attorney or legal counsel before using it. A lot of our contractor clients have needed an Accident Prevention Program to include with their bid submittal package and some of them have found this resource useful. We hope you do too! We hope you do too!

Accidents 49

Accidents Construction Accounting Profitability 49

FDR Safety

JULY 16, 2018

Without risk assessment and documentation of why the guard must be bypassed and a documented alternative method that achieves acceptable risk, you are ripe for OSHA citations. Our “Train-The-Trainer” approach teaches your management and staff how to do your own assessments that lead to machine specific documentation.

OSHA 149

OSHA Feasibility Fabrication Risk 149

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. Documentation and Records Required Each prequalification service has different requirements.

Insurance 121

Insurance Certification Contractors Safety 121

Lets Build

APRIL 15, 2020

Once feasibility is determined and all stakeholders and parties agree to advance the project, a project charter or project initiation document (PID) is then created, which includes the business case and the business needs. Are all contract documents signed? The PMP also archives baselines for scope, cost, and schedule.

Project Management 148

Project Management Management Construction Feasibility 148

Lets Build

DECEMBER 9, 2022

This creates a problem: Workers often have handfuls of documents on site. The result is damaged documents, delays in getting them back to the person who needs them, and various other potential issues. And when it comes to non-fatal accidents, almost 60% of them happen on construction sites.

Management 157

Management Construction Schedule Software 157

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 9, 2011

Fewer accidents also mean lower insurance premiums, which mean lower labor costs. The more accidents and safety violations you have on a job, the more the job is going to cost; and the last time I checked you can’t submit a change order just because your team got hurt on the job! document management. ” Agreed! foundation.

Construction 136

Construction Insurance Software Software 136

Job Order Contracting

JULY 28, 2023

Includes repair or replacement work to restore facilities damaged by inadequate sustainment, excessive age, natural disaster, fire, accident, or other causes. Implemanation of robust FSRM processes can reduce overall cost by 30%-40% and redirect these cost savings to actual repair, renovation, and maintenance activities. Sustainment.

Sustainability 130

Sustainability Life Cycle Estimating Management 130

Best Practices Construction Law

JUNE 24, 2016

When the Buyer’s agent asked for a copy of the Seller’s executed documents, Seller’s agent sent the following text: [Seller] was out of town today. ” Second, claims succeed or fail based upon the documentation. What about photos of an accident? He will get back to us tomorrow.

Contract 91

Contract Claims Documentation Change Orders 91

Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Unlicensed contractors do not have the necessary documentation to prove their skills. In that case, the responsibility of dealing with workplace accidents or unsafe job sites will fall upon them, causing legal issues. So, suppose the business hires an unlicensed and non-compliant contractor.

Management 126

Management Contractors Safety OSHA 126

Construction Marketing

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

It takes an average of 18 minutes to find a paper document, and a whopping 70 percent of businesses would fail in three weeks if they had a catastrophic loss of paper due to a fire or flood. If a safety issue arises, it could take days to get the information to the right person, thus greatly increasing the chances of accidents and injuries.

Mobility 235

Mobility Inspections Construction Safety 235

FDR Safety

OCTOBER 15, 2018

OSHA began their inspection by focusing on the accident, but then sought to conduct a wall-to-wall inspection of the entire facility, Mar-Jac consented only to the focused scope of the inspection and provided, among other documents, its OSHA 300 Logs for two years.

Inspections 120

Inspections OSHA Injury Safety 120

FDR Safety

OCTOBER 15, 2018

OSHA began their inspection by focusing on the accident, but then sought to conduct a wall-to-wall inspection of the entire facility, Mar-Jac consented only to the focused scope of the inspection and provided, among other documents, its OSHA 300 Logs for two years.

Inspections 120

Inspections OSHA Injury Safety 120

Pro Builder

MAY 12, 2021

This approach also reduces the risk of accidents that workers typically face on traditional jobsites, such as traffic accidents, falling from heights, and trench cave-ins. In fact, The Boston Consulting Group found that workplace accidents are halved in off-site construction settings.

Site 111

Site Residential Construction Accidents 111

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 29, 2012

I can say that the courts in most areas would hold at least the contractor liable for this accident and serious painful injury. In addition, it is in my opinion, that the city should also be held liable for this accident, for not adequately monitoring this jobsite for safety issues and violations. document management.

Construction 120

Construction Safety Software Software 120

Safety Services Company

JULY 30, 2024

Benefits of Compliance Improved Safety: Compliance ensures that all safety protocols are followed, reducing the risk of accidents and injuries. Submit Required Documentation Ensure that all necessary documents, including insurance certificates, OSHA forms, and experience modifier ratings, are submitted on time.

Florida 121

Florida Safety Contractors Insurance 121