Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Industry Business Advisor J. As a senior industry business advisor, Tom specializes in motor carrier safety and operations management. Keller, Tom worked in the trucking industry for 22 years, holding the positions of driver, driver trainer, safety supervisor, lead instructor, claims manager, training director and safety director.

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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. Each workplace has their inherent safety risks.

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Construction Marketing

APRIL 30, 2018

Yet, there has been much debate and concern over the state of industries – so how come? We might not consider it, but the underfoot conditions for this army of warehouse workers poses a big risk in many ways. In some cases, there’s even industrial equipment to prepare products before they go on to the next stage of their journey.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 30, 2019

With baby boomers retiring in droves and younger workers wary of an industry they view as boring, dangerous and vulnerable after years of double-digit unemployment rates, any way to quell those perceptions is welcome. Technology is one of the few ways the industry has made inroads with effectively addressing the skilled labor shortage.

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Construction Marketing

JUNE 14, 2022

All these pose risks to the health of these workers. . Machines form an integral part of the construction industry. They can lead to accidents or injuries. When recruiting new workers, ensure they know all the risks they may encounter with their work. It poses risks to your construction machines and workers. .

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Safety Services Company

JUNE 13, 2024

In June, as we celebrate National Safety Month 2024 , it’s imperative to acknowledge the strides made in safety technology within industries like construction, oil, and gas. Furthermore, the construction industry has the highest reported rates of avoidable injuries and fatalities. It’s time to rewrite these narratives.

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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. Though modern society relies on construction for comfortable, convenient civilization, few people outside the industry are overjoyed at the idea of increased development.

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Construction Marketing

MARCH 11, 2022

From severe back pain to broken bones, workers across different industries and occupations can become susceptible to a wide range of injuries. A person’s workplace conditions and the type of work they engage in cause these risks. . Likewise, other jobs leave workers more exposed to accidents than others. Slip And Fall Accident.

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Safety Services Company

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The oil and gas industry plays a significant role in the global energy landscape and contribute to 82% of total primary energy consumption in the world. However, the industry is exposed to many risks that can significantly impair operations, the environment, and the safety of people.

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Construction Marketing

JUNE 19, 2023

Crane certifications are crucial for construction site operations due to their critical role and potential risks. A solid commitment to safety can help reduce legal liabilities resulting from accidents or non-compliance with safety regulations. They’re a highly regarded organization in the construction industry.

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FDR Safety

SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

national standards dealing with the safety requirements for general industry machines. At the recent ASSE Professional Development Conference, there was considerable focus on risk assessment, voluntary standards and prevention through design. The primary reason to become familiar with ANSI B11 is that it guides risk assessment.

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Construction Marketing

MAY 17, 2023

The construction industry is undergoing a remarkable transformation as it embraces the digital age. Due to the quick adoption of new tools and technologies, keeping competitive and being successful in the current environment of the construction industry are now closely related to implementing technological innovations.

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Constructonomics

MARCH 14, 2010

The more devastating of the accidents, on E. The cause of this accident was good ‘ol American greed. There are few industries in which greed can kill people. At the risk of being sent “swimming with the fishes”, I hope Jimmy Lomma goes away for a long time. street killing seven people.

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FDR Safety

OCTOBER 27, 2015

Safety professionals concerned with safety, efficiency and compliance should have the concepts of “acceptable risk” and “feasibility” in the forefront of their thinking. In every case, the “acceptable risk” and “feasibility” of lockout/tagout or machine guarding was the central issue. Risk can be reduced or traded but not eliminated.

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FDR Safety

JULY 24, 2012

USDOT’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has delayed its promised changes to its Compliance, Safety and Accountability program, and the truck and bus industries are being vocal with their frustration. The frustration on the part of industry is understandable. Why penalize them for crashes that are not its fault?

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Construction Junkie

MAY 25, 2021

With intelligent, scalable, and effective security services, you can minimize risk and keep your assets secure. It’s a morbid statistic, but the construction industry experiences more workplace deaths than any other. However, safety risks are far from the only threat that construction sites are exposed to.

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Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 27, 2021

As a contractor, you likely know that your business is always at risk. Between the potential for accidents and injuries on the job site and the risk of lawsuits, it’s important to have insurance to protect yourself from financial losses, but what kind of insurance do you need? Builders Risk Insurance.

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Constructonomics

JANUARY 1, 2013

Unfortunately, just because a job is green, does not mean it is without risks. The following green jobs exemplify this scenario as they each have some risks for workers: Green Roofs: Roofers who install green roofs face the same risk of falling as any other roofers. There is also a risk of cuts when collecting.

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FDR Safety

APRIL 4, 2018

With the President’s Trillion Dollar Infrastructure Plan, it is likely that the construction industry will see an increase in Megaprojects and other large-scale developments. While undoubtedly an exciting time for business, projects of this size can have a higher risk of safety violations and issues.

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FDR Safety

MAY 29, 2018

What is clear, however, is that the toll of workplace injury, illness and death remains too high, and too many workers remain at serious risk. We recognize the “safe way” to perform daily tasks and start weighing the risks involved in saving time by taking shortcuts. There is much more work to be done.

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FDR Safety

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

Over 5,190 fatal accidents occurred in the United States as recently as 2016, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Some accidents are simply that, accidents, while others are avoidable. One of the main causes of these avoidable accidents is our desire to save time by taking shortcuts on the job.

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Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 5, 2017

When it’s too cold, a major risk is that mortar and grout may not get enough heat for normal cement hydration. Prevent electrical accidents. The post Why Are Weather Delays Such a Big Issue in the Construction Industry? Weather that is too hot or cold poses threats to construction sites. Cold Weather. Keep equipment clean.

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Construction Marketing

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Having snow removal insurance is important, considering the risks and dangers of snow removal and deicing. Because of their nature of work, snow removal contractors are usually exposed to many risks, which may include anything from third-party injuries to equipment. Usually, more business means more liability risks. Conclusion.

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Construction Marketing

MARCH 31, 2023

With rapidly growing industries and development, hazardous waste management has been a significant concern for a long time. Prolonged exposure to toxic chemicals and substances can increase the risk of severe diseases like cancer, pneumonia, tuberculosis, and tetanus.

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FDR Safety

JUNE 11, 2012

In recent weeks, the truck and bus industries have been vocal in criticizing the USDOT’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) slowness in reacting to, and adjusting, its 17-month-old Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) program which uses safety performance data to stratify motor carrier’s safety risk.

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Constructonomics

DECEMBER 23, 2013

As temperatures start to plummet, work on construction and industrial sites can become more hazardous and dangerous by several orders of magnitude – whether it’s frozen equipment and supplies, bitter cold hampering your workers or the weather making even the simplest tasks a potential accident nightmare.

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Lets Build

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Safety violations on construction sites aren’t uncommon—just look at these statistics: Over 20% of all fatal workplace accidents in the EU during 2019 took place in the construction industry, making it the top industry for fatal injuries. of non-fatal accidents due to safety violations took place on construction sites in the EU.

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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.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JANUARY 31, 2018

Risk management is an inherent part of the job in the constru ction industry. Companies that don’t fix safety issues are at risk of higher penalties, and those that don’t learn from past mistakes also risk much more serious incidents. But sometimes, accidents still happen.

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FDR Safety

JANUARY 3, 2013

In 2013, you can be assured that the continuing effects of the two-year-old Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) program on the trucking industry and commercial drivers will remain high on both the government and industry list of issues demanding attention.

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Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

to predict jobsite risks that could lead to accidents. The RiskX app works with data from Smartvid.io

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FDR Safety

NOVEMBER 25, 2013

The resurgence of the construction industry is, of course, good news, but it also comes with challenges on the safety front, including shortages of experienced workers and managers. One indicator of those challenges may be an increase in the construction industry’s fatality rate from 9.1 Accident Prevention' in 2006.).

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Construction Marketing

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

Drones possess a tremendous potential to help mitigate job site risks and enable smarter ways of construction. In order to make timely decisions and enhance reporting ability, the construction industry requires the use of cloud computing. He has fought for the rights of accident victims and consumers for over 24 years.

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Constructonomics

AUGUST 30, 2010

I honestly don’t have the patience to read any more economic doom and gloom about this country or worse yet, the construction industry. Basically, I not only marked sub costs up a meager 5% for overhead and profit, but I also missed about $10,000 worth of scope (by accident of course). from this time last year.

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Safety Services Company

JANUARY 29, 2013

Study: Obese drivers more likely to die from car accidents. This article was written by Safety Consultants with Safety Services Company , we provide Construction, Manufacturing, and General Industry Safety Programs to over 100,000 clients across the United States and Canada. Estimated Risk Ratio. Body Mass Index.

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Construction Marketing

JUNE 14, 2021

Often, hoisting and rigging hazards are also overlooked in this industry. If you work in an industry prone to these hazards, read through this article as it lists down hoisting and rigging hazards to watch out for. To avoid accidents, below are some of the hazards that workers must keep in mind. 3) Risk Of Falling Materials.

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Civiconcepts

MARCH 14, 2023

The building and construction industry is considered one of the most dangerous industries globally. The hazard and health risks are enormous for workers. There are several regulations in place on … How to Receive Compensation After Construction Site Accident or Disease Read More »

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