Construction Marketing

JUNE 7, 2021

With all the hustle and bustle happening in loading docks, it shouldn’t surprise you that they’re a hotbed for injuries and accidents; countless dangers could occur in a typical dock. Two of the most common causes of accidents on the docks are slippery floors and poorly designed ledges that can pose fatal fall hazards.

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Construction Equipment

JUNE 13, 2019

Although little data exists on injuries to women in construction, a report in the Guardian highlighted the ways safety designs tend to neglect finding appropriate sizing for female bodies. The article first cites the New York Committee for Occupational Safety & Health (NYCOSH), which references…

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BD+C

MAY 2, 2024

Emerging considerations in inclusive design 0 qpurcell Thu, 05/02/2024 - 08:39 Architects Design elements that consider a diverse population of users make lives better. Airports Healthcare Facilities Hospital Design Trends Designers Architects Design elements that consider a diverse population of users make lives better.

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Green Building Law Update

JULY 19, 2020

Howard County, Maryland has become the first jurisdiction in the state and one of few places in the country to pass a mandatory “bird-friendly design” law for new construction of privately owned buildings. The bird-friendly design standards that the Director adopts by regulation and that are equivalent to Pilot Credit #55.

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Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

R&D is the Cornerstone of Product Innovation Superior Glove’s state-of-the-art R&D facility is where new glove concepts and custom design solutions are materialized to make the gloves more comfortable without compromising on essential hazard protection. The company manufactures engineered yarn in its facilities in Canada and Honduras.

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Pro Builder

MAY 21, 2021

Demand for Aging-in-Place Design Poised to Grow. The growing population of older adults comes with an increased importance on universal and aging-in-place home design principles. The vast majority of people want to stay in their homes as they age, and most homes in this country aren’t designed to allow that to happen.”.

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FDR Safety

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

The case involved an experienced employee who suffered a serious injury to his hand after he intentionally circumvented the existing guard. Defending a machine guarding citation involving a serious injury can sometimes be an uphill battle. . The unanimous decision in Aerospace Testing Alliance (Docket No.

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Construction Specifier

AUGUST 22, 2024

1 Many recent studies combined with the growing adoption of evidence-based design principles have illuminated the importance of healthcare facility design on the overall patient experience and the relationship it has with healing and wellness. each year, with an average stay of nearly five days.

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Construction Marketing

MAY 27, 2022

They’re designed with lightweight materials, unlike permanent buildings that are normally composed of steel, bricks, lumber or other materials. Fabric buildings come with a high roof design, leading to a large volume of interior air space. They’re Designed For Flexibility. They Offer Ventilation. They’re Energy-Efficient.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 9, 2018

This 3D modeling tool establishes one master design for everyone to work from, all the way from the planning stages of a project through execution. But today’s new technologies make it easier to monitor safety and avoid common injuries. We’ve also seen recent examples of automation in construction that prevent repetitive use injuries.

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Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Between the potential for accidents and injuries on the job site and the risk of lawsuits, it’s important to have insurance to protect yourself from financial losses, but what kind of insurance do you need? This type of coverage will protect your company from various liabilities , including injury claims, and cover medical expenses.

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Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 16, 2018

Workplace safety laws establish regulations designed to eliminate personal injuries, both physical and psychological, occurring in the workplace and the Statue protecting the health and safety of workers in the workplace is OSHA or The Occupational and Safety Health Administration.

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FDR Safety

OCTOBER 5, 2020

The case involved an experienced employee who suffered a serious injury to his hand after he intentionally circumvented the existing guard. Defending a machine guarding citation involving a serious injury can sometimes be an uphill battle. The unanimous decision in Aerospace Testing Alliance (Docket No.

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Construction Marketing

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

One example of this is the Australian-designed robot by the name Hadrian. It is believed that the internet of things allows construction companies to learn from the data while adapting future designs that saves on costs. His area of practice is Personal Injury-Plaintiff, that includes construction accidents.

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Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 27, 2023

Five HS2 workers were rescued with one hospitalised suffering neck and back injuries on Saturday after an incident at the Northholt vent shaft site in London. The five men were recovered after an hour with one urgently airlifted to hospital, and the others treated at site for minor injuries and then later sent to hospital for checks.

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FDR Safety

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

Lastly, this blog does not intend to be the end all, but is designed to mentor by overviewing basic safety program organization and key concepts. Examples of hazards and their current controls that could lead to an injury or a fatality are summarized in Table 1. It is meant to be easily digestible by reviewing one to two key points.

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FDR Safety

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

A federal judge has denied an industry request to delay enforcement of a new OSHA anti-retaliation rule designed to protect workers against reprisals for reporting injuries or illnesses.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Construction sites these days have no shortage of data: design and BIM data from the planning stages of a project, jobsite data collected by wearables, mobile devices and sensors on equipment/materials, accounting and job progress data from the office, project management data and much more. Reducing Risk and Increasing Safety.

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Construction Marketing

JANUARY 13, 2022

Crane and rigging insurance are policies designed to mitigate potential consequences to construction companies that own, operate, rent, set up, or move cranes. Common insurance policies to consider include: General liability cover – This compensates for property damage and bodily injury that occur during business operations.

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FDR Safety

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

Total rate (Case rate for days away Since 1992, US businesses, governmental agencies, and industry have substantially reduced the number of recordable injuries. equipment, training, programs), we may not be identifying and targeting the hazards and exposures that can most often lead to serious injuries and fatalities (SIFs).

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FDR Safety

JUNE 23, 2014

Innovations in safeguarding can often be incorporated when designing and building new machines. Those same innovations are often not feasible for retrofit – that’s the reason for my passion around the concepts of “Design-in Safety” and “Prevention thru Design” (PtD). I agree – partially.

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FDR Safety

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Lastly, this blog does not intend to be the end all, but is designed to mentor by overviewing basic safety program organization and key concepts. Achieving acceptable risk shall include reducing the likelihood of injury to a minimum. It is written as a series for those who are new to safety or have an expanded role within safety.

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Construction Marketing

JANUARY 11, 2024

They allow workers to move and transport incredibly heavy, bulky and awkward loads without the risk of injury. They are used for lifting loads directly, and their capacity varies based on their design and size. Pallet lifter – Pallet lifters are designed to lift and move palletized loads. Why Are Lifting Attachments Used?

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Green Building Law Update

JULY 5, 2015

The City of Highland Park, Illinois, became the latest jurisdiction to consider bird friendly building regulations when on June 22, 2015 the City Council forwarded a proposal to the Plan Design Review Commission for comment prior to final approval by the Council. It is that same standard now being adopted in Highland Park.

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Green Building Law Update

JULY 5, 2015

The City of Highland Park, Illinois, became the latest jurisdiction to consider bird friendly building regulations when on June 22, 2015 the City Council forwarded a proposal to the Plan Design Review Commission for comment prior to final approval by the Council. It is that same standard now being adopted in Highland Park.

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FDR Safety

JANUARY 30, 2019

These forms, designed for injury and illness reporting, were previously required to be filed annually by all companies. For failure to abate violations, penalties are now $13,260 per day beyond the abatement date. Previously $12,934). Electronic Record keeping changes.

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Exploring the cutting edge of neuroscience facility design 0 qpurcell Mon, 09/09/2024 - 12:52 Healthcare Facilities BWBR Communications Specialist Amanda Fisher shares the unique considerations and challenges of designing neuroscience facilities. Not only did this act as a landmark, but also as a form of large-scale wayfinding. “It

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Construction Marketing

JULY 16, 2021

Storage spaces must already be selected, assessed, and prepared even during the early design stage of a construction project. Failure to give employees required training is one of the factors resulting in an increased number of injuries or accidents on construction sites. Categorize items according to their frequency of use.

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FDR Safety

JULY 20, 2015

Risk assessment from the perspective of the worker began with, “I’m your kid… What part of your job has the greatest risk of injury?” identify possible concerns that a JSA is not designed to pick up. and typical of injuries borne out by the OSHA recordable cases where engineering safeguards do not apply. It was clearing jams.

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Construction Junkie

AUGUST 27, 2020

Their goal with the EVO is to help reduce shoulder, neck, and back injuries from overhead work, repetitive tasks, and overexertion. By augmenting human capabilities, EVO was designed to relieve the burden on industrial workers and provide them with a technology solution that improves their quality of life.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 14, 2018

Our products have been designed to reduce stress, man hours needed and make complex construction projects easier to log, follow, manage and direct by encouraging collaboration and breaking down silos between project partners. million days are lost in the construction industry due to illness or injury. Every year more than 1.7

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Construction Marketing

JUNE 14, 2021

Failing to do so is one of the many workplace injuries that can put you out of business. The safety harness is a safety device designed to protect personnel from falls. Also, the faulty harness can cause injuries if it doesn’t hold a person securely when they’re in an accident. 4) Unstable Crane. 5) Faulty Harness.

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Overhead Safety Accidents Injury 156

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 29, 2018

Chamber of Commerce Commercial Construction Index, a quarterly report about the construction outlook, many contractors are turning to prefabricated and modular building designs and materials—often assembled indoors. According to the Q1 2018 USG Corporation + U.S. Majority of Worksites Could Be Violating OSHA’s Electronic Recordkeeping Rule.

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FDR Safety

JULY 16, 2018

OSHA sees great opportunity because your industry does realize finger injuries and amputations that are not realized in other companies where operators have automation and/or engineered safeguards to protect the point of operation. Many, if not most safety courses, are designed for administrative issues of compliance.

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Many architectural materials have a place in healthcare design but must meet stringent performance standards before they are deemed appropriate for these demanding environments. This design theory, known as biophilia, describes a person’s innate tendency to connect with other living things and nature. Why metal fabric?

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Lets Build

MARCH 17, 2023

Gain real-time visibility While the benefits of construction analytics are more noticeable during the building process, they can also boost productivity in the design stage. Identifying and fixing mistakes as soon as they happen significantly reduces the risk of injuries due to preventable accidents.

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Wolgast Corporation

JULY 6, 2022

They have collected data from years 2014-2021 and have determined that there is an average of 60 vehicle/building impacts daily, 500 deaths annually, and 4,000 injuries each year. When designing a new commercial building, it is a good idea to talk to your architect about features that can protect your investment from automobile users.

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