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Construction Industry Trends: July 2022 Roundup

Viewpoint Construction Technology

From a construction slowdown to huge project announcements to construction safety and tackling racism and discrimination, here are the July headlines.

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A Look At Construction Safety in the UK

Constructonomics

Building safety is at the forefront of the minds of every building contractor, site manager, architect, designer and building owner from a project’s start to completion. Under The Fire Safety Order for England and Wales (full details of which can be found of the Gov.uk Immediate Legal Compliance.

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OSHA Compliance Enforcement Under President Biden

FDR Safety

Employers should pay attention to several workplace safety initiatives that will likely be implemented early on in the Biden administration. Expect an increase in discrimination enforcement and possible expansion of limits on drug testing following an accident or injury. Make Workplace Safety and Health a Value.

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Construction Company Contract Traps And The Advantages Of Legal Help

Contractor Bookkeeping

Depending on the type of contracting business you run, you could face laws regarding taxation, employment, product liability, premises liability, discrimination, health and safety, and various other regulations.

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OSHA pushing to protect whistleblowers

FDR Safety

OSHA’s recent warning about safety incentive programs is just one part of a larger effort by the agency to strengthen whistleblower rights. In June 2012, OSHA found the Norfolk Southern Railway in violation of similar anti-retaliation provisions in the federal Railroad Safety Act when it terminated three employees who reported injuries.

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Industry Surveys Highlight the State of Women in Construction

Construction Junkie

In addition, another survey of 718 women was carried out by The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) and Safe Site Check In , a safety reporting application. Discrimination and Harassment The Levelset survey also highlighted discrimination against and harassment of women in the workplace due to their gender.

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Women in Construction – As Told By Women

Construction Marketing

” Multiple women have complained that much of their equipment was made with men in mind, creating a safety hazard for women and others on the job site. Pointing out that the minorities are becoming the majority, she says : “We’re coming from all walks of life; we don’t discriminate. ” .

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