Best Practices Construction Law

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Police and fire investigators have determined that the truck driver’s death was a workplace accident and not a crime. Examples like this are good reminders of the lessons to learn when investigating or handling an accident on a construction site. These include: Prepare before the accident. Manage the accident documents.

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Accidents San Francisco Site OSHA 86

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. Proper certification and training are crucial for preventing these accidents.

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Certification Site Accidents OSHA 174

Job Order Contracting

JULY 30, 2024

It includes regularly scheduled adjustments and inspections, preventive maintenance tasks, and emergency response and service calls for minor repairs. Restoration includes repair or replacement work to restore facilities damaged by inadequate sustainment, excessive age, natural disaster, fire, accident, or other causes.

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Sustainability Procurement Plans Management 243

FDR Safety

MARCH 4, 2015

As outlined in an article by Rod Smith and his colleagues at the Sherman Howard law firm, once an initial report is received, OSHA will get back to the employer with a questionnaire that asks the cause of the accident and whether similar accidents have occurred before. An on-site inspection will be automatic. Temporary workers.

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Best Practices Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

You probably saw last month’s report about a major accident at a construction site in downtown Miami, Florida. This is a good reminder of the lessons to learn when investigating or handling an accident on a construction site. These include: Prepare before the accident. Act diligently when an accident occurs.

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Accidents Site OSHA Miami 62

Construction Marketing

JUNE 14, 2021

To avoid accidents, below are some of the hazards that workers must keep in mind. Additionally, workers should always check the surface before stepping on it to ensure that they won’t slip and fall, especially if snow or ice is present, as this can lead to accidents. 3) Risk Of Falling Materials. 1) Slipping Off The Edge.

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Overhead Safety Accidents Injury 156

Lets Build

MAY 19, 2023

More importantly, it helps to minimise the risk of costly fines due to errors. It also provides a quality control checklist to simplify the inspection process and ensure every aspect of the project has been checked. Create an inspection plan Creating an inspection plan is a crucial aspect of construction quality management.

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Management Inspections Construction Plans 141

Best Practices Construction Law

FEBRUARY 20, 2013

" While the explosion in Kansas does not appear to have involved an accident at a construction site, early reports do indicate that the cause may have been a contractor performing underground work that struck a gas line. In any event, there are some lessons to learn when investigating or handling an accident on a construction site.

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Work Gearz

JANUARY 22, 2021

If you are in the construction industry and make use of, or supply hard hats to your construction workers, you will want to know how often hard hats should be inspected for safety. Hard Hats Need To Undergo Rigorous Safety Checks or Inspections. This means your hard hat must undergo inspection on a regular basis.

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Inspections Safety Accidents Construction 52

Safety Services Company

MAY 9, 2024

The Hidden Dangers of Electrical Work While most workers must perform electrical work as a fundamental part of the job, they cannot ignore the inherent risks it carries. By identifying potential electrical hazards, contractors can significantly reduce the risks associated with electrical work.

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Safety Electrical Injury Risk 122

Safety Services Company

JANUARY 5, 2024

As temperatures drop, the risks for contractors and construction workers multiply, from cold stress-related ailments to hazardous working conditions. 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.

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Safety Accidents Construction Risk 93

Best Practices Construction Law

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Police and fire investigators have determined that the truck driver''s death was a workplace accident and not a crime. Examples like this are good reminders of the lessons to learn when investigating or handling an accident on a construction site. These include: Prepare before the accident. Organize post-accident activities.

Accidents 48

Accidents San Francisco Site OSHA 48

Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Aside from that, this negligence can also put the lives of your contractors at risk. But, it is a cost-effective way to minimize the risk of spending more than what is set. Aside from that, other companies that offer underground utility inspection will also recommend you to map out sewer and water pipes.

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Inspections Plans Infrastructure Safety 156

FDR Safety

APRIL 15, 2014

Journey to Risk Elimination. Journey to Risk Elimination. If the answer to #1 or #2 is “no” or “uncertain” you may wish to consider FDRsafety’s Journey to Risk Eliminatio n approach to drive continuous improvement in your organization. Journey to Risk Elimination Seminars.

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Lets Build

APRIL 15, 2020

Risk management plan, which identifies possible risks like nonviable time and cost estimates, budget cuts, regulation changes, etc. Are site inspection requirements from consultants met and are appropriate instructions given to contractors following site meetings and inspections? All work begins in this phase.

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Project Management Management Construction Feasibility 148

Construction Law

MAY 4, 2021

The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) has produced an interim report into the derailment of the 06.38 So part of the drainage system had not been inspected at all since 2012. The RAIB report says lack of an effective drainage inspection regime meant that crucial indications of future problems would not have been detected.

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Risk Management Inspections Accidents 52

Construction Marketing

JULY 16, 2021

Before commencing any work, inspect construction equipment, tools, and machinery on the site to verify whether or not they’re safe to use. With strong security measures in place, you can limit access to the worksite outside of business hours to protect workers or anybody from any risks. Utilize Highly Visible Signage.

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Materials Safety Construction Site 182

FDR Safety

FEBRUARY 10, 2014

Companies that ignore or that have minimal understanding of CSA risk being surprised by an enforcement intervention or when customers say that a carrier’s poor scores jeopardize ongoing customer orders. But, does the violation suggest that driver is at increased risk of crashing? Probably not.

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DOT Safety Risk Accounting 120

FDR Safety

JULY 25, 2018

Why wait for an OSHA inspection to occur before taking action? Our risk assessment methods and means of determining feasible risk reduction have their foundation in the ANSI voluntary consensus standards recognized by OSHA. Without a documented procedure, a serious injury is waiting to occur.

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Employment OSHA Feasibility Safety 120

Building Radar

AUGUST 22, 2024

Construction projects, by their very nature, involve a significant degree of risk. Understanding these risks and knowing how to mitigate them is crucial for anyone involved in construction, whether you’re a contractor, developer, or project manager. Common Construction Liability Issues 1. Documentation is also key.

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Liability Risk Legal Construction 52

Pro Builder

JULY 28, 2022

Know the risks and the corrective measures you should take on your jobsites to ensure crew safety and prevent excavation fatalities. Fran Smith safety director for Cavan Construction , in the greater Philadelphia area, advises workers to never enter a trench unless it has been properly inspected. Carrying out site inspections.

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Safety OSHA Construction Inspections 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 26, 2022

It lies in its ability to proactively identify risk and thereby reduce safety issues before they even have the chance to occur. . So how do you reduce risk in a setting that many might describe as inherently risky? These analytics uncover patterns to make informed predictions about what may occur, including accidents.

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Safety Innovation Construction Risk 98

FDR Safety

JANUARY 3, 2013

The idea is that instead of a full-blown and time-consuming review of a carrier, its own performance profile earned as a result of roadside inspections, reviews and crash involvement would be accurate enough to reflect the carrier’s overall safety condition.

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Industrial DOT Safety Accidents 120

FDR Safety

MARCH 21, 2013

Whether an employee is talking on a cell phone while working, or not wearing his or her personal protective equipment, many workers have placed themselves and others at needless risk to save time or be more comfortable. Regular and frequent inspections and documentation. Hot, don’t touch!”)

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Safety Accounting Injury Accidents 136

The Constructor

JANUARY 29, 2012

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Safety Concrete Construction Foundation 127

FDR Safety

JANUARY 16, 2020

If you are targeted for an inspection, the CSHO will look for machinery or equipment associated with amputations paying particular attention to employee exposure to nip points, pinch points, shear points, cutting actions, and other points of operation.

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OSHA Inspections Safety Equipment 120

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 13, 2021

Even TradeTapp ingests data to compare subcontractor risk levels and proactively mitigate against project risk. We spoke with Michael Murphy, Digital Construction Operations Manager at BAM Ireland, to understand how Construction IQ is helping to drive safer, higher-quality projects for its teams with less risk.

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Risk Construction Autodesk Safety 52

Safety Services Company

AUGUST 12, 2024

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. This proactive approach helps in mitigating risks before they become incidents. Perform regular inspections to ensure PPE is worn correctly.

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Safety Contractors Environment Injury 125

Building Radar

JULY 15, 2024

Exploring Global Safety Standards The construction industry is inherently hazardous, with risks ranging from falls and equipment accidents to exposure to harmful materials. The country’s largest construction company, Unibep, reports that Poland has one of the lowest rates of serious accidents at construction sites.

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Safety Industrial Regulation Construction 52

Building Radar

JULY 16, 2024

Understanding Occupational Health and Safety in Construction Occupational health and safety in construction encompass measures to prevent accidents, injuries, and illnesses among workers. It involves rigorous adherence to regulations, proactive risk management, and continuous improvement of safety protocols.

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Regulation Safety Guidelines Construction 52

Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 1, 2013

However it isn’t only new workers at risk. These companies need to be proactive with safety, stop looking solely at their bottom line, and find ways to curb these accidents from happening.”. As the pace increases many workers are apt to try to cut corners to meet the increased output demands.

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Products Safety Houston Accounting 69

Pro Builder

AUGUST 5, 2022

Cannabis and the Jobsite: Keeping Your Risk to a Minimum. Falls, alone, account for up to 70% of construction-related injuries and deaths, according to Dr. Dong Zhao of Michigan State University, who has been analyzing BLS data to determine why construction accidents keep happening and to discover or refine preventive measures.

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Safety Resource Injury Construction 72

Safety Services Company

MARCH 5, 2014

Instructors are also instructed to assess during inspections and investigations whether employees are temporary and have received required training. Their figures show temporary workers face a greater risk of injury, 36 to 72 percent depending on the states with publicly available records.

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OSHA Safety Injury Inspections 48

Fieldwire

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

For example, in the United States, an astounding one out of every five deaths in the workplace is due to a construction accident , according to statistics published by the country’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). For example, robots embedded with AI are being used to conduct inspections on construction sites.

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Safety Site Construction Equipment 94

Wolgast Corporation

MARCH 2, 2022

Safety is an important aspect of any business but especially in construction, where a little accident can have serious impacts to those involved; the trades people on site, the owner, and the contractor. All work sites are subject to OSHA and governmental inspections.

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Safety Site Accidents Injury 62

Safety Services Company

JANUARY 29, 2014

Are you confident that your business will survive an OSHA inspection without falling for the same violations that account for 45% more citations for the top 10 in 2013? All it takes for people to start asking questions is a workplace injury, or a complaint, or to do business in a high risk occupation. Electrical, Wiring (1910.305).

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OSHA Injury Accidents Electrical 48

Construction Cost Estimating

AUGUST 15, 2018

Accidents throughout the construction process can also lead to personal injuries and greater costs. Indirect costs related to insurance, inspection and regulation are also raised significantly because of these inflated direct costs. The construction cost is raised and construction delays occur.

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Safety Accidents Inspections Construction 40