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Worker Killed After Being Struck in the Head by Backhoe

Construction Equipment

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is in the process of investigating the construction death of Jay Wasisang, who died after being struck in the head by a backhoe in Mangilao, Guam. Local Labor Department safety administrator Jesse Pangelinan said the accident could have been…

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Distracted Driving

Safety Services Company

In 2014, 3,179 people were killed and 431,000 people were injured because of a distraction-related accident, with texting being the major cause of distraction. Texting and driving makes vehicle accidents 23 times more likely to occur. Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. 46 states, D.C.,

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5 Ways To Make Jobsite Safety More Engaging For Construction Workers

Construction Business Owner

Often, many teams are under the impression that jobsite accidents won’t happen to them — it’s something that happens to someone else. By sharing stories of accidents happening to other, real people, it can move the conversation in a way so teams recognize that accidents can happen — even to them. Promote to rotator No.

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Free White Paper: Know Your First Aid Obligations

Construction Business Owner

When accidents happen, make sure you meet OSHA’s first aid & medical services requirements. Free White Paper: Know Your First Aid Obligations. Mon, 08/15/2022 - 13:29. Every employer must provide adequate access to first aid and medical services, but your specific requirements depend on a variety of factors.

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Minimize Incidents & Injuries at the Worksite

Construction Business Owner

million work-related deaths and 374 million non-fatal workplace accidents occur every year. How effective contractor management saves time, money & lives. Wed, 10/05/2022 - 14:42. Occupational hazards exact high fiscal and social costs. Globally, 2.78 The construction industry had the largest amount of fatalities, with 1,008 in 2020.

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Federal Real Property Regulations (FAR / FMR)

Building Information Management

“Repairs” means those additions or changes that are necessary for the protection and maintenance of property to deter or prevent excessive or rapid deterioration or obsolescence, and to restore property damaged by storm, flood, fire, accident, or earthquake.

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Federal Real Property Regulations (FAR / FMR)

Building Information Management

“Repairs” means those additions or changes that are necessary for the protection and maintenance of property to deter or prevent excessive or rapid deterioration or obsolescence, and to restore property damaged by storm, flood, fire, accident, or earthquake.