Building Radar

JULY 15, 2024

Which Country Boasts the Safest Construction Industry? Exploring Global Safety Standards The construction industry is inherently hazardous, with risks ranging from falls and equipment accidents to exposure to harmful materials. Leading Countries in Construction Safety 1. Learn about the top construction markets.

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Safety Services Company

AUGUST 12, 2024

In today’s fast-paced contracting industry, contractor workplace safety is not just a priority—it’s a commitment. A safe work environment is a cornerstone of successful projects, ensuring every team member can perform at their best without the looming threat of injury or accident.

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Safety Services Company

MAY 9, 2024

In May, we celebrate National Electrical Safety Month (NESM) by emphasizing the importance of prioritizing the safety of your team members through strict adherence to electrical safety protocols. Below, we’ll go beyond the basic electrical safety protocols and offer key workplace safety tips to help you stay proactive.

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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. These safety violation examples include: 1. During that same time, 59.5%

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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. However, despite the many advancements, challenges persist in ensuring the safety of our workforce.

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Safety Services Company

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The difference lies in how each prioritizes safety and compliance. Rigorous oversight, extensive use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and investment in safety and compliance training drive Bob’s profits well above industry averages. Your safety and compliance track record. Let’s look at why that is.

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Construction Marketing

JUNE 19, 2023

A solid commitment to safety can help reduce legal liabilities resulting from accidents or non-compliance with safety regulations. Promoting safety in construction sites involves ensuring operators understand standard procedures, equipment inspections, load calculations, and hazard identification.

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FDR Safety

MAY 30, 2019

An appropriate topic given that it was Memorial Day Weekend and the kick-off to what we in the safety industry know as the 100 Deadliest Days. While teenage accidents and deaths are undoubtedly important, they are not the only group who see dramatic rise in danger as more cars crowd the roads during the summer months.

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Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 27, 2023

Falling from elevated work locations has been a leading cause of injuries and deaths in the construction industry. During construction, developing and implementing safety programs can help prevent accidents. Falls can hurt an employee both physically and emotionally. But what happens afterward?

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 30, 2019

New construction technologies to attract younger workers, a push toward green building and the good and bad news in safety — these highlight some of the top stories in April. Technology is one of the few ways the industry has made inroads with effectively addressing the skilled labor shortage.

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Safety Services Company

JANUARY 5, 2024

According to data from the EHS Daily Advisor , 25,000 slip, trip, and fall accidents occur daily in the United States during the winter months. Most of these incidents could have been avoided if employers had more safety precautions put in place during the winter months. Vehicles should also be inspected and maintained.

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Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

As much as you’d like to assume safety is always top of mind in the construction industry, it’s important not to take anything for granted. Understanding Risk on the Road. Alex Headley. Mon, 11/08/2021 - 07:30.

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FDR Safety

AUGUST 25, 2023

We have a growing problem here in America with regards to safety and it’s likely killing and injuring people right now behind the scenes. Powered Industrial Trucks, which many people refer to as “forklifts” are not generic or universal, they are very diverse. Can you guess how long it took to get a “forklift license” online?

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Building Radar

JULY 16, 2024

Ensuring occupational health and safety (OHS) in construction is paramount to protecting workers from hazards and creating a safe working environment. This article explores key strategies, regulations, and technologies that contribute to improving OHS practices in the construction industry. Key Strategies for Enhancing OHS 1.

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Constructonomics

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

Whilst the UK construction industry continues to see growth month on month, it still remains a potentially dangerous industry to be a part of, with the risk of injury apparent every day. It’s not a nice place to start yet the fact that there are fatal accidents within the construction industry can’t be hidden.

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Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

As much as you’d like to assume safety is always top of mind in the construction industry, it’s important not to take anything for granted. Risk on the Road. Alex Headley. Mon, 11/08/2021 - 07:30. These are among the costliest causes of business injury claims and can be detrimental to your company’s financial standing and reputation.

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Safety Services Company

MARCH 1, 2024

So, with falls being a fear for contractors, initiatives like National Ladder Safety Month are vital. Here at Safety Services Company, we are committed to observing initiatives like these to save lives and build a strong safety culture. Construction sites make up the vast majority of accidents and, unfortunately, fatalities.

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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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CivilSeek

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Accidents happen in no specific time and place, and the chances of it happening are even higher in a workplace where there is a. The post The Importance of Guard and Hand Rails In Industrial Workplace Safety appeared first on CivilSeek. Read more ?.

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Construction Dive

JULY 2, 2019

While crane companies bear the brunt of safety obligations for operators and equipment, general contractors and developers aren't off the hook and need to know their roles, industry experts say.

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Construction Marketing

JULY 16, 2021

Material handling and storage efficiency are especially critical in the construction industry. Here are some safety tips to consider in handling and storing construction materials: 1. Therefore, you should have the appropriate storage tanks to ensure safety. Select A Storage Area Carefully. Utilize Highly Visible Signage.

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Safety Services Company

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

It’s better to fix the systematic root of a safety hazard before you try to fix safety attitudes. That’s why a system-based safety approach, where you fix an issue through system alterations, is the best way to launch a safety program. The Importance of Health & Safety Compliance.

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FDR Safety

MARCH 6, 2018

Who Is Responsible For Temporary Worker Safety? OSHA has made it clear that staffing agencies and host employers are jointly responsible for temporary worker safety. Host employers should make sure that their contracts with staffing agencies clearly specify the safety obligations of each party. Just ask OSHA.

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Lets Build

MARCH 24, 2022

Construction robotics is one solution that some firms are adopting to combat these challenges, so let’s break down how it’s affecting the industry. 5 ways construction robotics and construction automation are changing the industry. Robotics in the construction industry will introduce cost savings.

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Lets Build

AUGUST 31, 2017

Construction is one of the most dangerous industries in the world. In 2015, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 937 workers lost their lives on construction sites, only in United States. The Fatal Four (falls, electrocutions, struck by object, caught in/between) represent between 65% of the.

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Safety Services Company

JULY 1, 2021

When you sign up for a career in the safety industry, you inadvertently agree to a couple of things. You may always be seen as “the safety person” there to ruin productivity. On this episode of The Safety Management Show, we talk with Daniel Torres. Don’t Take Safety Personally: Make it Personal. Start small.

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FDR Safety

MAY 1, 2018

While there are certain areas of a project that can subsist with lower funding, safety is not one of them. There is an abundance of reasons why it pays to spend more money on safety professionals as opposed to trying to save money in this department. . For a FREE consultation, please contact Jake Snyder, Vice President at FDRsafety.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 26, 2022

There’s no doubt about it: safety matters. While nothing beats a combination of training, safety culture, and leadership buy-in, innovation is playing an increasingly important role on- and off-site. . Technology has advanced significantly in recent years in the realm of construction safety. Machine Learning and AI.

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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? Unlike the heavily industrial workplaces of the rust belt and beyond, it should be easier to safeguard this with a little attention, however…. Safety is a serious business, and firms need to treat it as such. and stock cost too.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 28, 2018

Even if you’re busy, it’s wise to stay in the loop about the latest construction industry news so you know what to expect as this busy season continues. We’ve got you covered with this month’s roundup of stories related to construction technology, labor, seasonal safety issues, innovative new projects and more.

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FDR Safety

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Regardless of the industry, COVID-19 has thrown us all for a loop. In addition to everyday safety challenges, with winter comes snow and ice. The most recent data from the National Safety Council reports that over 48,000 people are injured seriously enough to miss work due to a slip, trip, or fall injury.

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Generative AI can bolster innovation in construction industry 0 qpurcell Tue, 09/24/2024 - 10:48 AEC Tech Jeff Danley, Associate Technology and Innovation Consultant at Burns & McDonnell, suggests several solutions generative AI could have within the construction industry. Improve construction automation.

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FDR Safety

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

The idea of safety is misconstrued on a daily basis as a “Have To”, “How To” or “Learn To” idea. Despite these reminders of how to be safe, to see significant change in safety in any setting, it requires a mindset and culture built around the concept of Safety. Cut Out The Shortcuts.

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Construction Marketing

JANUARY 24, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of the construction industry, where precision meets creativity and innovation, effective marketing strategies are paramount for attracting top-tier talent across diverse construction job categories. Structural engineers design and analyze structures for stability and safety.

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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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HardHatChat

APRIL 21, 2022

One sector of Englewood Construction’s disciplines hit the hardest during the pandemic was the restaurant and food service industry. Safety First! A shout out to Englewood’s our Field teams for achieving yet another year of ZERO recordable OSHA incidents or accidents. Safety First! Olive Garden, Delafield, WI.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 6, 2023

Forty-five construction workers were killed in site accidents last year according to the latest official figures from the Health and Safety Executive. Construction made up a third of the 135 workers killed in work-related accidents across all industries in the UK in the 12 months to March 2023.

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