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Hilti Unveils Semi-Autonomous Overhead Drilling Robot, Called Jaibot

Construction Junkie

Hilti , known for its wide selection of power tools and fastening applications for the commercial construction industry, recently took a step outside the box when they announced the release of an exoskeleton to help relieve the bodily toll overhead work takes on workers. courtesy of Hilti.

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Top 8 Construction Health and Safety Hazards — and Ways to Protect Your Jobsite

Levelset

By the same token, many potential situations pose risk to the health and safety of your employees and others working on the jobsite. Here’s an overview of eight of the top safety and health hazards in construction — and some preventive measures you can take to avoid these risks. . Electrocution.

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6 Dangers Of Falling Debris In Construction Sites

Construction Marketing

Regardless of the type of injury in the workplace, whether due to falling debris or poor safety practices, someone is always liable. Whoever is responsible for breaching their duty of care should compensate for the injuries. A lack of sufficient safety training might cause falling debris in the workplace.

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Job Order Contracting Guide

Job Order Contracting

It is assumed that all workers are skilled for the particular task in concert with safety (OSHA) requirements. Labor rates are for direct labor, without overhead and profit, however include fringe benefits and allowances for Social Security and Medicare taxes, worker’s compensation, unemployment insurance and employee benefits.

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HOW SAFE IS YOUR BUSINESS?

Safety Services Company

Most successful businesses understand the consequences of inadequate safety, and it’s reinforced by the data that shows proper safety training and practices reduce insurance, lost time, and turnover costs. A frequently overlooked resource for improving your workplace safety is to take advantage of the OSHA consultation program.

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Estimating- The New Normal

Chianelli Estimating

Safety has always been a vital part of building however now the added expense needed to comply with the new normal will wreak havoc. Insurances; Workers compensation, General Liability, Risk. A typical Residential Contractor will insert profit and overhead to their bottom-line. Tool & Equipment rentals. Legal expense.

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OSHA Top 10 Series: Fall Protection Applications and Innovative Technology

Safety Services Company

Additionally, according to the National Safety Council , falls amount to roughly $70 billion in both workplace compensation and medical costs in the United States. Fall Protection, like most types of workplace safety, has evolved significantly since the early 1900s where fall protection was unregulated. OSHA Regulations.

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