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How Upgraded Machines Can Reduce Accidents On-Site

Construction Business Owner

How Upgraded Machines Can Reduce Accidents On-Site ccapoccia Mon, 12/02/2024 - 12:24 The construction industry has been slower to adopt technology than others, but tech usage is growing in every area of the industry. Equipment innovations have ramped up over the years, from touchscreens in cabs to telematics to autonomous machines.

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How to Select the Most Effective PPE for Your Construction Team

Construction Business Owner

For these courageous individuals, wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) is a crucial safety measure to protect workers and reduce on-site accidents and injuries.

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Mastering Crisis Management in Construction

Construction Business Owner

From equipment collapses to on-site accidents, the potential for crises looms large. Mastering Crisis Management in Construction ccapoccia Thu, 03/28/2024 - 18:38 In a landscape where some degree of crisis is an inevitability, the construction industry stands at the forefront: The stakes are high and the margin for error is slim.

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4 Reasons to Upgrade Your Construction Equipment

Constructonomics

The construction industry is comprised of numerous tools and equipment that are used for some heavy-duty work. Regular maintenance is necessary but you must also know when it is time to upgrade the equipment. What Happens When Equipment Fails? Equipment is constantly being used in the construction business.

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How to Prepare for Unexpected Risk Exposure

Construction Business Owner

Either by choice or required by contract or statute, commercial general liability (CGL), workers’ compensation, business auto and inland marine insurance (mobile equipment) are among the most common types of insurance purchased by contractors.

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The Importance of Inspections & Fleet Maintenance

Construction Business Owner

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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Improve Your Business by Developing a Safety Culture

Construction Business Owner

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. Performance leads to profits, and fewer accidents result in fewer expenses and insurance claims.'

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