Construction Junkie

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

Two cranes collided at a jobsite in Austin, Texas on Thursday morning causing panic on the jobsite and resulting in 22 injuries, 16 of which were transported to the hospital. The good news is that none of the injuries are believed to be life threatening. ATCEMS PIO responding to the incident for media briefing.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

Guest Blogger : Patti McQuinn, Massage Therapist, Luna Massage Therapy She is a provider for many insurance companies such as Aetna, Premera and Regence, plus auto accidents and Workman''s Comprehension (L&I) claims. Repetitive stress injury. Repetitive stress injuries can be prevented and minimized. About the Author.

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Best Practices Construction Law

MAY 18, 2018

Last week marked the end of Construction Safety Week 2018 , a combined effort by the Construction Industry Safety (CISI) group and the Incident and Injury Free (IIF) CEO Forum. Safe projects are more likely to be profitable projects due to lack of delays and prevention of claims for jobsite injuries.

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Construction Marketing

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

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. Paper work orders can be hard to read, inconsistently returned to the office, lost or damaged and difficult to get in real time.

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Safety Services Company

APRIL 8, 2025

Reduce Workplace Injuries Well-informed and well-trained team members mean fewer accidents on the job. Thats why SafetyConnect LMS offers mobile access, allowing your team to complete safety training on their own schedule, whether theyre in the office, on-site, or on the go.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 6, 2019

A project team that works well in the field and communicates seamlessly with the back office and collaborates across the entire organization has the best opportunity for success. Accidents, fines or conflicts during the construction process of projects they own can lead to a negative image in the court of public opinion.

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Lets Build

DECEMBER 9, 2022

From customer invoices and signoffs to fuel expenses, site risk forms, and everything in between, paperwork results in a massive amount of admin time spent submitting them into your back office system—assuming it makes it that far. And when it comes to non-fatal accidents, almost 60% of them happen on construction sites.

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Safety Services Company

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Per OSHA’s regulation 29 CFR 1904, employers with more than 10 employees are required to keep a record of serious work-related injuries and illnesses. OSHA tracks this information with the goal of preventing accidents in the future. Or a company might report every accident, recordable or not, in an effort to avoid an OSHA fine.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

NOVEMBER 18, 2013

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. The first one shown below offers a FREE template you can use to develop your own customized construction Accident Prevention Program. We hope you do too!

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Construction Today

JUNE 12, 2023

Every year, thousands of accidents occur on construction sites, resulting in injuries and fatalities. We offer the top four: Employers need to have a designated safety officer in charge of carrying out regular inspections and identifying potential.

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FDR Safety

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

A copy of their OSHA 300A log, which summarizes on-the-job injuries and illnesses. How involved is management when an injury occurs? Effective management involvement and light duty programs can assist in injury recovery process. Items that you will want to see: A copy of their safety program. What is their fit for duty program?

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Construction Superintendent Magazine

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

. -- In the past five years, 15 percent of all workplace fatalities investigated by the Kansas City Regional Office of the U.S. Department of Labor''s Occupational Safety and Health Administration have involved struck-by vehicle accidents in the workplace. frontpage'

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FDR Safety

JANUARY 16, 2020

OSHA Area Offices may add, based on local evidence, manufacturing establishments (regardless of the NAICS codes) to the master list where amputation injuries or fatalities related to machinery and equipment have occurred in the five years preceding the effective date of this Instruction.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

You can practice safety and use common sense on the job, but there’s no way to predict when accidents or injuries might occur. Carpenter’s insurance is a financial instrument that helps protect your business if accidents, injuries, or illnesses occur in a work-related capacity. What is carpenter insurance?

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Pro Builder

JUNE 3, 2020

The company was able to contact the doctor because they had signed up for Job Site Care, founded by Carlin, which allows workers to call 24/7 whenever there is an accident. . About a year ago, the Florida construction company set up telemedicine services with Job Site Care, founded by emergency physician and former Naval officer Dan Carlin.

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Best Practices Construction Law

OCTOBER 8, 2020

In a transportation case involving a personal injury, Department of Transportation v. The plaintiff was injured in a single-car accident on State Route 42 and he sued the Georgia Department of Transportation (“GDOT”). Notice of Claims. The green card submitted showed proof of delivery to the Commissioner of GDOT.

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Safety Services Company

APRIL 21, 2014

The OSHA Recordkeeping regulation requires employers keep a record of serious injuries and illnesses using the OSHA 300 Log. The records can be kept at headquarters if information of an injury can be logged within seven days, and the records can be quickly sent to the establishment. How to Decide It’s a Workplace Injury.

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Levelset

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Some parties — like owners and GCs — will want some assurances that any not-at-fault, job-related accidents or injuries will not cause them financial harm. A plumber could leave a line uncapped causing water damage, or a roofer could drop plywood on a worker below, causing injury. When do I need to provide a COI?

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Safety Services Company

JANUARY 20, 2020

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are over 40,000 snow, ice, and sleet related workplace injuries every year. Prepping the Office. The office should be a safe haven for your employees. In order to ensure the same accidents don’t happen again, review your yearly incident log and determine risky areas.

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Safety Services Company

JANUARY 21, 2020

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are over 40,000 snow, ice, and sleet related workplace injuries every year. PREPPING THE OFFICE. The office should be a safe haven for your employees. In order to ensure the same accidents don’t happen again, review your yearly incident log and determine risky areas.

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Any opportunity to lessen the potential for injury and harm is helpful. Minimizing the activity and crew needed on the job site decreases the chance of accidents (refer to the “Injury comparisons: Construction versus manufacturing” sidebar on page 13). Further, safety is an important element in every job. Construction 23 2.4

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Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 16, 2014

” In most cases for office workers, driving is probably the riskiest thing they will do all day. The most common causes of traffic accidents are driving while distracted, fatigue, and impairment. A large percentage of serious injuries and fatalities in automobile are a result of the driver’s failure to wear their seat belt.

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Safety Services Company

MAY 10, 2018

Preventing work related injuries and illnesses should be given precedence over operating productivity, whenever necessary. Wearing PPE always when working in areas where there is a possible danger of injury. Reporting ALL injuries, no matter how slight, immediately and seeking treatment promptly. Establishing Safety Programs.

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Best Practices Construction Law

MAY 17, 2018

In a recent transportation case involving a personal injury, Department of Transportation v. The plaintiff was injured in a single-car accident on State Route 42 and he sued the Georgia Department of Transportation (“GDOT”). Notice of Claims. The green card submitted showed proof of delivery to the Commissioner of GDOT.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Mistakes and accidents happen, and some of those issues can be extremely expensive. It also offers a safety net against suits for injuries caused to folks who aren’t on the payroll. And, they just might choose to do so, as an accident can easily exceed minimum limits. The construction trade is full of potential pitfalls.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

Connected data can help team members on-site and in the office make better, more effective decisions based on the latest information available. Improved designs and installation sequences will result in a reduced probability of on-site accidents and injuries. How Do You Connect Data in Construction?

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Safety Services Company

MARCH 29, 2018

PPE is used in activities ranging from manufacturing to office work. Musculoskeletal: Back belts, joint braces, and other devices designed to prevent overexertion-type injuries. In a hazardous environment or operation, the right application and use of PPE will reduce injuries or exposure in the workplace. Guidelines.

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Work Gearz

JANUARY 30, 2021

A hard hat is there to do a job and that is to protect a worker from falling debris, accidents with tools or machinery, injury from impact, or electrical shock accidents. You are going to be more likely to have an accident if you wear the hat the wrong way. The cons are:-. Can MSA hard hats be worn backwards? .

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Construction Marketing

MARCH 11, 2022

According to the National Safety Council, 12,900 work-related injuries happen every day in the United States. From severe back pain to broken bones, workers across different industries and occupations can become susceptible to a wide range of injuries. Likewise, other jobs leave workers more exposed to accidents than others.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Whether the project involves a multi-million-dollar office building or a three-story apartment complex, there are several risks that need to be considered in order to ensure the success of any construction project. Ever-present risks can delay or completely derail investments. Makes ROI sound simple, doesn’t it? WHAT’S YOUR PLAN?

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Whether the project involves a multi-million-dollar office building or a three-story apartment complex, there are several risks that need to be considered in order to ensure the success of any construction project. Ever-present risks can delay or completely derail investments. Makes ROI sound simple, doesn't it? What's Your Plan?

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Safety Services Company

MARCH 16, 2018

Incident and accident investigations: Know how to investigate near-miss incidents and accidents. Being aware of potential hazards, as well as knowing how to control them, is critical to maintaining a safe and healthful work environment and preventing injuries. Employee Safety Inside the Office. Why Education and Training?

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NH Construction Law

JULY 21, 2024

Thus far, in New Hampshire at least, this rule has been applied only to personal injury, not to property damage. Office of Professional Licensure and Certification. ” Accidents will occasionally happen even on a competent subcontractor’s watch. .’” Arthur v. Holy Rosary Credit Union , 139 N.H.

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Work Gearz

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

A plumber’s job is to make your life easier by fixing, repairing, and maintaining broken pipes, leakages, and everything else that is directly related to water supply into your homes and offices. This can sometimes lead to serious injuries. As a plumber, one of your biggest occupational hazards is walking on slippery surfaces.

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Work Gearz

JULY 3, 2020

The importance of fire safety training is not limited to just training you or your employees on how to get set up fire safety measurements in the office premises. Here is a list of training given by the fire safety training officers –. It is best to refrain from using octopus connections in office premises to put a stop to fire!

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Construction Lawyer

MAY 8, 2009

He is a member various professional organizations, has been an officer and director of the Chicago Chapter AIA, President of the Chicago Chapter, Construction Specifications Institute, and writes a regular construction law column for The Construction Specifier. The Illinois appellate court in Strutz v. Vicere , 2009 WL 1175107 (1 Dist.,

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ENR Construction

JULY 31, 2012

Freyssinets local chief executive officer, Ji-Yeong Kim, claims the precast system on this project costs 20% less than a more conventional rectangular cast-in-place system and uses 16% less rebar. In that case, while being backfilled by a local contractor, a 30-m-long section of the 320-m precast arch tunnel collapsed but caused no injuries.

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