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OSHA citing maintenance equipment violations despite low risk

FDR Safety

Many of you may be wondering why, all of a sudden, OSHA is spending an inordinate amount of time inspecting the machines and equipment in plant maintenance areas. Typically, these machines are used for low-risk tasks performed by skilled workers. Despite the very low risk, OSHA is indeed citing for the things noted above.

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Redefining Construction Document Management

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Aside from the obvious issues of being wasteful and bad for the environment, reliance on paper can lead to a host of other pitfalls : • Paper documents run a high risk of getting lost or misplaced, especially in the field. Not to mention the space needed and additional costs to sort and archive paper documents.

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Starting a Sound & Straightforward Safety Program

Construction Business Owner

With a well-documented safety plan, you can reduce costs and the risk of injury, sickness, equipment damage and other worksite issues. . With your day-to-day demands, it can be difficult to find time to review or enhance your business’s safety program.

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OSHA Issues Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19/Coronavirus

FDR Safety

The document, developed in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, provides practical guidance for preventing the spread of COVID-19, including safe work practices and appropriate protective equipment based on the level of risk.

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Common construction cost estimating problems

Job Order Contracting

Inadequate Risk Assessment: Not factoring in potential risks like weather delays, permit issues, or unforeseen complications can lead to significant cost overruns. Locally researched costs for labor, material, and equipment. Cost, and VFA, Inc.

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How Dash Cams Help Your Construction Company

Construction Business Owner

How Dash Cams Help Your Construction Company Because Hazards for Construction Companies Aren’t Just on the Jobsite mhodges Tue, 10/01/2024 - 15:26 In a typical group of employees who drive company vehicles, 15 to 20 percent of them will represent 80 percent of the risk.

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12 Step Program for Creating Credible Construction Estimates

Job Order Contracting

Monte Carlo simulation) to develop a confidence interval around the point estimate. ■ Monte Carlo simulation) to develop a confidence interval around the point estimate. ■ Monte Carlo simulation) to develop a confidence interval around the point estimate. ■ Monte Carlo simulation) to develop a confidence interval around the point estimate. ■