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FM Sustainability Regulation

Job Order Contracting

January 2023 two climate requirements for new construction entered into force in the Building Regulations. The climate impacts of new construction must be documented with a climate calculation (i.e. The climate impacts of new construction must be documented with a climate calculation (i.e. kg CO2 equivalent/m2/year.

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Complying With OSHA Silica Safety Guidelines

Construction Business Owner

A new standard for construction silica regulation — US OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1153 — requires contractors to control employees’ exposure to respirable crystalline silica to help protect them from these worksite hazards. Inhaling silica particles can increase the risk of silicosis, lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

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Is Gravity Part of OSHA’s LOTO Regulation?

FDR Safety

Imagine trying to have a documented LOTO procedure for each of these tasks… It’ can’t be done. As part of your documented training, remind them… GRAVITY WINS. The post Is Gravity Part of OSHA’s LOTO Regulation? What can we do? For more advice on safety, please call us at (615) 628-8746. appeared first on FDRsafety.

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Is Gravity Part of OSHA’s LOTO Regulation?

FDR Safety

Imagine trying to have a documented LOTO procedure for each of these tasks… It’ can’t be done. As part of your documented training, remind them… GRAVITY WINS. The post Is Gravity Part of OSHA’s LOTO Regulation? What can we do? For more advice on safety, please call us at (615) 628-8746. appeared first on FDRsafety.

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GAO Report on Need for Federal Sector FM Standards and ISO 55000

Job Order Contracting

Establish, implement, maintain, and continually improve an asset management system, including a strategic asset management plan that documents how the system supports organizational objectives. Note: The ISO 55000 standards are made up of three documents collectively referred to as “ISO 55000.” Promoting leadership.

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How to Prepare for OSHA’s New Crane Rule

Viewpoint Construction Technology

If you work in construction, you’re familiar the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), whose standards regulate safety on the nation’s construction sites. Being compliant with OSHA regulations is imperative to a construction business’s success. You probably also know the agency isn’t known for making new rules quickly.

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Typical JOC Process

Job Order Contracting

Visit the jobsite and document conditions. Owner may prepare an internal estimate (Internal Government Estimate (IGE), based upon regulations.). Owner/Client Notice to Proceed to Contractor. Preconstruction Kick-off Meeting. Construction Performed. Regular Updates and Inspections. Final Inspection. Warranty Period.