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Understanding Risk on the Road

Construction Business Owner

Because of the construction industry’s variable nature — transporting various types of cargo, traveling unfamiliar routes, driving under challenging road conditions and using different vehicles — construction fleets are uniquely prone to vehicular accidents.

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Risk on the Road

Construction Business Owner

Because of the construction industry’s variable nature — transporting various types of cargo, traveling unfamiliar routes, driving under challenging road conditions and using different vehicles — construction fleets are uniquely prone to vehicular accidents.

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No More Overlooking Work Zone Accidents

FDR Safety

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. In a study recently published by the Associated General Contractors, work zones and those occupying them see an astounding amount of accidents.

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U.S. appeals court rules against OSHA on machine guards

FDR Safety

A federal appeals court has ruled against OSHA in a case stemming from a fatal accident involving a lathe at a manufacturing plant, saying that the agency’s interpretation of its regulations on machine guards “strains a common sense reading.”. The accident at a Loren Cook Co. The 8th U.S.

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Handling Traffic Accidents

Safety Services Company

Citing the amount of time consumed filling accident reports on non-injury accidents (estimated at 250 hours a week); there are a number of cities where police have decided not to respond to non-injury traffic accidents. This is good information to have even if you’re in an area where the police do respond to accidents.

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4 Ways To Improve Construction Safety In High-Traffic Areas

Construction Marketing

It should have clear and concise details such as traffic and pedestrian routes, dedicated loading and unloading and material delivery areas, and travel areas for passersby. A refresher can help them know how to do their tasks effectively to reduce the likelihood of making mistakes and minimize the risk of accidents.

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Make Crane Safety Priority One!

Constructonomics

Accidents can take a hefty toll in life, limb, and material damages. Overhead and gantry cranes have three axes of directional travel: vertically in the direction of the hoist and load hook, laterally along the path of the trolley, and forward and back along the path of the bridge. We’ll cover a few of the basics here.

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