The War on Jobsite Injuries
Construction Business Owner
JULY 24, 2014
Shards of concrete, high working heights, falling rubble and piles of metal rebar are often definitive features of construction jobsites, making them a hotbed for injuries.
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Refine versus shine: Defining and defending design intent with refined concrete
Construction Specifier
JANUARY 13, 2025
LEED AP, Vivian Volz, CSI, AIA, LEED AP, SCIP Photo courtesy Tao Group Solutions After years of grappling with client callbacks, legal disputes, and financial losses from poor polished concrete installations, the industry has reached a breaking point: prohibit polished concrete.
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Pros And Cons Of Using Concrete In Commercial Stairs
Construction Marketing
DECEMBER 19, 2022
Although concrete seems stark and cold, it may be the perfect material for constructing stairs in commercial buildings. But before making a decision, builders must weigh the pros and cons of using commercial concrete stairs. There is no denying that many new commercial projects incorporate concrete structures into their designs.
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4 Safety Tips Every Construction Worker Should Know
Construction Marketing
JUNE 29, 2015
Worried about your safety at work? The best way to avoid injury is to follow these important safety tips that every construction worker should know. Time is of the essence when dealing with injuries, especially cuts. Tools that are not operating correctly can cause burns, electrocution and other severe injuries.
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Important Things to Know Before Building a Commercial Building
Construction Marketing
JULY 14, 2022
There are several different options including concrete, metal, and fabric. Concrete buildings can withstand more environmental wear over time, while metal buildings are low on maintenance, and fabric buildings can be put up and taken down easily. . For concrete, you’ll need to clean, inspect, and repair cracks as needed.
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Concrete Maker Cited After Crane Injury
Construction Equipment
MARCH 3, 2014
a manufacturer of precast concrete products, for 18 serious safety violations following an employee injury at an Edleron, Wis., A truck driver had his foot severed and femur crushed when a cable on a trolley boom crane broke and pinned him against a concrete riser.' OSHA cited County Materials Corp., job site on Sept.
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Injury & Illness Prevention Program Highlights OSHA’s 2013 Priorities
Safety Services Company
JANUARY 7, 2013
Injury & Illness Prevention Program Highlights OSHA’s 2013 Priorities. This article was written by Safety Consultants with Safety Services Company , we provide Construction, Manufacturing, and General Industry Safety Programs to over 100,000 clients across the United States and Canada.
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Key Financial & Safety Metrics for Subcontractor Qualification
Autodesk Construction Cloud
FEBRUARY 25, 2022
Extracting key ratios from financial statements and safety metrics from OSHA filings allows builders to gauge a subcontractor’s short-term and long-term health — and empower estimators with the data they need to make more informed bidding decisions. . SAFETY RATES & METRICS . Formula: Net Income / Total Revenue .
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Installing bollards into existing concrete
Construction Specifier
JULY 8, 2020
Over the past few decades, construction has taken an increased role in public safety and security. Popularized in Sweden, vision-zero guidelines, offer environmental strategies to decrease traffic injury and fatality. Fortunately, bollards can be installed into existing concrete, saving both money and time. by Arwen Brenneman.
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What is an SDS Drill?
Construction Marketing
FEBRUARY 7, 2019
Before the advent of the SDS drill, it was very cumbersome and remarkably difficult for workers to bore holes into concrete or other similar surfaces. With these properties, SDS drills can effortlessly drill into wooden, metallic, concrete, and other hard surfaces. Safety Considerations. What Does SDS Mean?
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How To Safely Use Sealants and Coatings During Construction
Construction Marketing
NOVEMBER 13, 2020
When applying sealants and coatings to any surface, you need to make sure that you’re following the standard safety guidelines. Take a look at the following safety tips below that you should keep in mind when using sealants and coatings for your project. . Make Sure You’re Wearing The Right Safety Gear.
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Factors to Know About Crane and Rigging Insurance
Construction Marketing
JANUARY 13, 2022
Concrete pump truck operator insurance. Crane and rigging insurance is a safety net that protects contractors who use heavy machines , such as cranes, bulldozers, and excavators, for lifting and installations. The cover provides medical benefits and lost wages to employees who suffer workplace injuries.
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Rebar Collapse Spills 150 Cubic Yards of Concrete
Construction Equipment
AUGUST 18, 2015
Two construction workers were pouring concrete to replace the surface of State Street Bridge in Salem, Ohio, when the rebar system collapsed spilling 150 cubic yards of concrete, reports WFMJ. The workers were able to jump to safety and no one at the work site suffered injuries.
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Using control flow concrete for top down construction
GCP Applied Technologies
MAY 11, 2018
Using control flow concrete for top down construction. This concrete construction method allows for above ground construction work to be carried out at the same time as excavation of the basement, resulting in significant time savings. Construction of concrete floor slabs. Concrete challenges in top down construction.
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Using control flow concrete for top down construction
GCP Applied Technologies
MAY 11, 2018
Using control flow concrete for top down construction. Construction of concrete floor slabs. Concrete challenges in top down construction. In these confined spaces, it’s next to impossible for workers or large machines to easily access concreting areas to vibrate concrete or move it around safely. Phillip.fry@gc….
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Utilizing computer vision, AI technology for visual jobsite tasks
BD+C
MAY 1, 2023
Utilizing computer vision, AI technology for visual jobsite tasks 0 qpurcell Mon, 05/01/2023 - 09:32 AEC Tech Burns & McDonnell breaks down three ways computer vision can effectively assist workers on the job site, from project progress to safety measures. nonfatal injuries or illnesses that required days off in 2020.
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Optimize Your Safety Meetings
Safety Services Company
FEBRUARY 20, 2013
Optimize Your Safety Meetings. This article was written by Safety Consultants with Safety Services Company , we provide Construction, Manufacturing, and General Industry Safety Programs to over 100,000 clients across the United States and Canada. To get started on a safety meeting program today call 877-780-4106.
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What Is a Concrete Vibrator | 6 Types of Concrete Vibrators | Concrete Vibrator Alternatives | Advantages of Concrete Vibrator | Disadvantage of Concrete Vibrator
CivilJungle
MARCH 3, 2021
What Is a Concrete Vibrator? A Concrete Vibrator is a machine used for construction purposes in civil projects. Concrete Vibrators come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Choosing the right concrete vibrator can help resolve your concrete stability and long-term maintenance. Internal Concrete Vibrator.
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ICF Concrete Additives, LLC introduces HiperLon™ to substitute steel rebar in concrete application
Construction Cost Estimating
FEBRUARY 20, 2014
ICF Concrete Additives, LLC launched the latest fiber, HiperLon™ which can make a sea change in the way concrete is set in all applications. Now the construction professionals can get rid of the issues like corrosion and failure in the concrete. Use of rebar is dangerous that can often lead to job threatening injuries.
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Safety Services Company
FEBRUARY 20, 2013
Optimize Your Safety Meetings. This article was written by Safety Consultants with Safety Services Company , we provide Construction, Manufacturing, and General Industry Safety Programs to over 100,000 clients across the United States and Canada. To get started on a safety meeting program today call 877-780-4106.
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Tech Tools for Builders: Mobile Apps
Pro Builder
JANUARY 6, 2021
Using the Truckast app, you can set up your ready-mix concrete order directly from your smartphone or tablet. The app also maintains a complete record of how much concrete has been placed and how much is on order. . . Heat safety. Ready-mix delivery. Bid and trade management.
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Keys to glove selection
Safety Services Company
SEPTEMBER 5, 2012
This article was written by Safety Consultants with Safety Services Company , we provide Construction, Manufacturing, and General Industry Safety Programs to over 100,000 clients across the United States and Canada. For more information on a custom safety program for your company, please contact us by clicking here.
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Common Types of Crane Lifting Equipment
Construction Marketing
JANUARY 11, 2024
They allow workers to move and transport incredibly heavy, bulky and awkward loads without the risk of injury. Grabs and clamps – These attachments are designed to grasp and lift specific types of materials, such as pipes, concrete blocks, or containers. Why Are Lifting Attachments Used? But cranes are limited in their functionality.
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Filling the voids: Differentiating between concrete coating and polishing
Construction Specifier
JUNE 17, 2021
Photo courtesy Bay Area Concretes. Concrete slab surfaces have voids. For existing concrete, one can either deal with these voids through coating (sometimes referred to as sealing) or by refining and changing the surface via polishing. Concrete coating types are many. They can be big or small. Densifiers.
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Uses and benefits of concrete pumping
Construction Cost Estimating
SEPTEMBER 14, 2018
Concrete pumping is the latest technology applied in the modern construction industry to set the concrete in all the structures ranging from high skyscrapers to the slightest convenience store. With concrete pumping, it is possible to arrange the concrete where it requires to fit.
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81 Nos of List Use Construction Tools and Pieces of Equipment
CivilJungle
JULY 29, 2020
Construction tools list for building construction works such as concrete, brick masonry, leveling, woodworks, floor works, slab works, bricklaying, plastering, etc. Bump Cutter / Screed This tool is used to level fresh concrete surface especially in slab concrete. Concrete Mixer Trucks To transport the RMC from plant to site.
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The Use of Technology in Construction: Enhancing Efficiency and Safety
Building Radar
JULY 25, 2024
These innovations are significantly enhancing efficiency and safety on construction sites. Improving Safety with Technology 1. Wearable Technology Wearable technology has become a game-changer for safety on construction sites. Learn more about the impact of wearable technology on construction site safety on CHAS.
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What Is Hard Hat | Hard Hat Colour Definition | Different Hard Hat Colour Codes | Types of Safety Helmets | Classification of Hard Hats
CivilJungle
SEPTEMBER 6, 2020
Hard hats are designed in such a way that it will help to protect the head of the worker from any kind of injury. It is also popularly known as a safety hat. Also, read: What Is Self Compact Concrete | Equipment V-Funnel Test | Procedure V-Funnel Test. It helps to protect the head of workmen from injuries.
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6 Atlanta Construction Workers Injured After Parking Deck Collapses Twice in 2 Days
Construction Junkie
SEPTEMBER 14, 2020
Local news reports stated that 4 workers were transported to nearby hospitals on Friday, with one having serious leg injuries, and another was treated on-site. Another worker suffered leg injuries after the second collapse on Saturday. Workers were inside shoring up the structure from a #collapse that took place yesterday.”
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Brickie fractures skull in platform fall
Construction Enquirer
JULY 24, 2023
He fell four-and-a-half metres onto the concrete floor below, fracturing his skull and damaging his facial nerve. 2 Counties Construction (Midlands) Ltd, of Worcester, pleaded guilty to safety breaches and was fined £12,000 and ordered to pay £4,139 in costs at Cannock Magistrates’ Court.
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Ultraviolet (UV) Radiation & Sun Exposure
Safety Services Company
JULY 5, 2018
Safety Against Sun Exposure & Ultraviolet Radiation. Heavy cloud cover usually reduces UV radiation levels while UV rays are reflected off surfaces such as snow, water, sand, and concrete, and indirect UV radiation can still significantly affect your overall exposure to the sun’s radiation. Avoiding Ultraviolet Radiation Injuries.
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Who Needs OSHA 10 Training vs OSHA 30 Training?
Safety Services Company
AUGUST 12, 2021
The OSHA Outreach Training Program, commonly referred to as OSHA 10 Training and OSHA 30 Training, provides workers with basic training about some of the most common health and safety hazards on the job. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the Outreach Training Program is voluntary.
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Difference Between Formwork, Shuttering, Centering, Staging & Scaffolding
CivilJungle
SEPTEMBER 20, 2020
The construction of a concrete building requires formwork to support the slabs (horizontal formwork) as well as columns and walls (vertical formwork). • The terms concrete formwork and concrete form carry the same meaning and are used interchangeably in this book. What Is Formwork? • Types of Shuttering. Wood Shuttering.
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Flooring without reservations: Tips for hospitality projects
GCP Applied Technologies
NOVEMBER 6, 2018
Slipping or tripping can cause injury for guests and employees alike. Concrete slabs beneath the flooring should be tested for moisture (RH) and alkalinity (pH), whether on the first floor or on the 10th floor. High levels of moisture vapor and alkalinity emanating from the concrete is a major cause of flooring failure.
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BE PREPARED FOR TORNADOS
Safety Services Company
APRIL 22, 2015
A room made of reinforced concrete, brick or block without windows. Others: Know how to communicate with coworkers and first responders in case of injury or of property damage that requires official assistance. When dealing with tornados, preparedness with a plan can prevent injury and minimize damage. Take shelter immediately.
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Build lean, clean, and green: Exploring off-site heavy timber construction
Construction Specifier
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Removing assembly work from the job site creates less waste, contributes to scheduling efficiencies, and reduces labor and safety concerns. 1 Removing that kind of work from the job site creates less waste, contributes to scheduling efficiencies, and reduces labor and safety concerns.
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New Flannery piling kit makes major impact for Morgan Sindall
Construction Enquirer
MAY 24, 2023
The system not only reduces safety risks by limiting people plant interface, but it also reduces costs due to increased productivity and also through reducing damage to the piles thanks to the unique process of ‘milling’ the internal and external pile. We can then go in afterwards and just trim everything up.”
4 Best Internal Metatarsal Work Boots
Work Gearz
JANUARY 12, 2022
We researched and tested numerous work boots to find the best internal metatarsal work boots for your professional safety. Our overwhelming top choice is the Timberland PRO Helix Men’s Metatarsal Guard Work Boot because they manage to include lots of safety features in a single boot design with a very appealing Ladder Lock outsole function.
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Why Do Construction Workers Wear Orange?
Work Gearz
DECEMBER 7, 2021
These vests are not just for show, but rather come with valid reasons to provide safety. . One of the main reasons why construction workers wear safety vests in orange color is because of visibility. These safety vests that construction workers wear do not only come in orange color but also they also come in neon yellow.
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Best External Metatarsal Guard Work Boots
Work Gearz
MAY 7, 2022
Metatarsal guards are used in protective footgear to shield the foot’s metatarsal bones in work environments that present risks of injuries to the feet. Electrical Hazard protection, asymmetrical steel safety toes together with ABS met guards keep your feet fully protected. Work Boot Uppers Outsoles Safety Features.
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PVB Vs SGP | What Is Limited Glass | What Is PolyVinyl Butyral (PVB) | What Is Sentry Glass Plus (SGP)
CivilJungle
OCTOBER 21, 2020
Laminated Glass is a type of safety glass that holds together when shattered. The major application is laminated safety glass for automobile windshields. Also, read: How to Calculate Staircase | Concrete & Bar Bending Schedule (BBS) | Staircase Reinforcement Details. What Is Limited Glass? Like this post?
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Weather Alert Systems in Construction
Lets Build
FEBRUARY 3, 2017
For that reason, weather alerts are vital for the industry both in terms of budgeting and safety. Let’s say that you have scheduled a masonry on concrete for tomorrow. Otherwise, there is high risk that the low temperature will affect the strength of the concrete and that a number of repairs will be necessary later on.
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Best Work Boots for Knee Pain
Work Gearz
AUGUST 31, 2021
This is a work boot that offers excellent traction, a composite safety toe, and innovative guard platform. Work Boots Uppers Outsoles Waterproof Safety. Danner Vicious 400G NMT 8-inch Men’s 100% leather Vibram sole yes Composite safety toe, EH rated. Falls are one of the principal reasons for injury in the workplace.
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The Impact of AI on Construction Technology Trends: Future Innovations
Building Radar
JULY 17, 2024
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the construction industry, introducing innovative solutions that enhance efficiency, safety, and productivity. Improved Safety Protocols Safety is a critical concern in construction, and AI is playing a significant role in enhancing safety protocols.
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