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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Construction Marketing

JUNE 14, 2021

Many hazards can endanger the lives of those who work in these environments, and it’s essential to be aware of them before they become an issue. This is because they’re constantly in use to move heavy materials around the workplace. 3) Risk Of Falling Materials. 1) Slipping Off The Edge. 4) Unstable Crane.

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FDR Safety

JANUARY 22, 2016

All affected employers need to finalize their OSHA 300 log data about work-related injuries and illnesses that required medical treatment beyond first aid. In this case, you did not count the Monday of the injury, but you would count the four other workdays the employee was scheduled to work, but could not come in.

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FDR Safety

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

Recent cases (both OSHA and personal injury) suggest that industry’s quest to mandate employee performance may ignore the real world where workers encounter variables, and strict interpretation of the policy would literally prevent the work from being done. However, some policies are so strict that they create potential legal issues.

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Construction Marketing

MAY 21, 2021

Workplace safety, also known as occupational health and safety, refers to the act of providing a safe working environment for everyone in the workplace. Generally, this safety communication will contain jobsite updates, internal campaigns, and tools and materials to enable you to communicate all these to your employees at the right time.

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Lets Build

MAY 12, 2023

Instead, project managers and foremen must find and fix hazards before they cause injury or illness. Establishing simple procedures for reporting injuries, hazards, etc.: Biological hazards: Sources of mould, toxic materials, infectious diseases, etc. Physical hazards: Excessive noise, radiation sources, etc.

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Lets Build

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Safety violations on construction sites aren’t uncommon—just look at these statistics: Over 20% of all fatal workplace accidents in the EU during 2019 took place in the construction industry, making it the top industry for fatal injuries. This can mean workers being hit by machinery or falling materials, equipment, etc.

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Construction Specifier

JANUARY 13, 2025

Building on straightforward material testing and proven project successes, the industry is making significant strides toward developing accountable language and precise definitions that can be universally specified to address concrete floor challenges. How can a specifier reject a work result that is both allowed and not allowed?

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 30, 2024

As the demand for innovative hospitals, behavioral health centers, and ambulatory clinics continues to rise, woven metal fabric is an attractive, resilient, and dynamic material that can be used to construct positive patient experiences and built environments that support physical and mental healing. Why metal fabric?

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Safety Services Company

AUGUST 12, 2024

A safe work environment is a cornerstone of successful projects, ensuring every team member can perform at their best without the looming threat of injury or accident. Update your safety training materials frequently to reflect the latest safety regulations and industry standards. Act promptly on reported issues to build trust.

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Safety Services Company

AUGUST 21, 2017

On August 1, 2017, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) launched its Injury Tracking Application (ITA), which allows employers to begin observing compliance with this year’s new electronic reporting requirements. Through the ITA, employers can submit necessary injury and illness records from their 2016 OSHA Form 300A.

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Safety Services Company

APRIL 8, 2025

Reduce Workplace Injuries Well-informed and well-trained team members mean fewer accidents on the job. Mobile Access: Training Anytime, Anywhere In todays fast-paced work environment, accessibility is key. Our LMS offers engaging training materials designed to keep your team engaged and learning effectively.

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Construction Specifier

AUGUST 22, 2024

Raising the bar and evidence-based design goals Evidence-Based Design (EBD) in the built environment involves making product and design decisions based on credible research to achieve optimal outcomes. 2 This approach aims to positively impact patients and staff, utilizing a continuous improvement model informed by monitored results.

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Constructonomics

JULY 15, 2011

Moving heavy loads around a work environment demands careful attention to safety. Accidents can take a hefty toll in life, limb, and material damages. An emergency response plan in the event of an accident can help prevent or reduce injury and damage.

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Construction Marketing

JANUARY 20, 2018

As they do so, they will come across stones or even hard materials that can cause severe injuries to wheels. Thus, keep them safe in a warehouse where the environment is clean and dry. Therefore, here are five tips that will help your machines function for long. Replace your tracks.

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BD+C

MARCH 14, 2023

This includes cleaning up debris, properly storing tools and materials, eliminating hazards and keeping extension cords clear of walkways. Skanska was then given a six-month research and testing period to utilize Spot in a controlled environment. Our team wanted to evaluate Spot’s agility both inside a lab and on a real jobsite.

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Safety Services Company

AUGUST 12, 2013

For too many, watching a safety video without interactivity results in little retention of the information but physically adjusting and trying on personal protective equipment gives employees the chance to practice skills in a risk-free environment and actuate their training. Training should be ongoing and residual. Engineering Controls.

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Work Gearz

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

The right kind of material of clothing not only keeps the workers comfortable at the workplace, but it yields to the higher level of productivity for the industry or company as well. There are FR materials like wool, 88% cotton and 12% nylon blend, Nomex, Indura, etc. Why is Material so Important for Work Shirts? .

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Safety Services Company

MAY 3, 2021

They were chosen based on the number of accidents and injuries that occur each year at construction workplaces. Providing training on each of these construction safety meeting topics can help reduce the number accidents and injuries at your jobsite. Preventing Struck-By Injuries. The Importance of Safety Meetings. “The

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Construction Cost Estimating

JULY 20, 2016

Selection of perfect roofing material is crucial to specify whether roof is strong or feeble. For this reason, they are mostly utilized in skywalks, greenhouses, roof lights, swimming pool shades and many other areas where light is essential devoid of the injurious UV radiation of the sun.

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Safety Services Company

JANUARY 5, 2024

Understanding and mitigating these risks is crucial for ensuring the safety and well-being of you and your team if you’re working in such environments. Not only will you be able to highlight the gaps in your work, but you’ll also find all the relevant training material for your workers in these all-in-one platforms.

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Fieldwire

MAY 16, 2022

With the current supply shortage driving up the costs of construction material, waste is not only inefficient but can also dissolve the profit of a job quickly. The fact is, without material, a job site is at a standstill. There is no substitution for timely materials and equipment. Safety Incidents and Recordables.

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 6, 2021

The VirLaser Level app (shown, above) uses your iPhone’s camera to determine whether an object or material application is level. The free version is equipped with a fully functional construction calculator, reference materials (including illustrations) to optimize the app, and nine add-on calculations with access to hundreds more. . . .

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FDR Safety

APRIL 11, 2016

Congressman Steiger (one of the Co-Sponsors of the OSHAct) in fact stated: The conference bill takes the approach of this House to the general duty requirement that an employer maintain a safe and healthful working environment. Such hazards are the type that can readily be detected on the basis of the basic human senses.

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Safety Services Company

AUGUST 16, 2013

Every year, over 4 million workers are the victim of a serious injury or illness on the job. Daily, more than 12 of these injuries result in death. The majority of these injuries and deaths can be prevented if the hazards that caused them had been properly identified and controlled ahead of time. Preventative Measures.

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Heavy timber stands out as a sustainable building material and is embraced by builders worldwide. Taking much of the work off the job site makes for a tidier environment, generating less waste and debris on the site. Any opportunity to lessen the potential for injury and harm is helpful.

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BD+C

MAY 1, 2023

Jeff Danley Contractors 360 Camera AEC Tech Innovation Drones Building Automation Building Tech Building Technology Project + Process Innovation The Changing Built Environment Artificial intelligence is causing a stir in most industries, and construction is no different. nonfatal injuries or illnesses that required days off in 2020.

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FDR Safety

JANUARY 21, 2015

Falls from portable ladders, including stepladders, straight ladders and extension ladders, are one of the leading causes of work injuries. Make sure ladders are free of any slippery material on the rungs, steps or feet. Portable ladders: Tips to keep workers safe. By Jim Stanley. President, FDRsafety. We can help.

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Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 2, 2014

The National Safety Council provides the following definitions: • ACCIDENT – An undesired event that results in personal injury or property damage. NEAR-MISS – Incidents where no property was damaged and no personal injury sustained. Material(s). Environment. These should be considered warning signs. They are: • Task(s).

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Contractor Connection

JUNE 22, 2017

For bathrooms, kitchens, home additions, and anything else that you might want, a professional contractor has years of experience working with the home systems and materials to do the job right. #2: Every home project comes with a materials and supplies list, and that’s where a lot of your budget goes. 6: Overall Money Savings.

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Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

However, the post- COVID-19 environment brings new challenges, worries, and concerns for workers. . As a result of a reduced workforce, there is an increased risk that construction workers will be tasked with completing projects without the necessary support, with high potential for injury.

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Safety Services Company

APRIL 14, 2014

Other applicable OHSA regulations include: The employer shall instruct each employee in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and the regulations applicable to his work environment to control or eliminate any hazards or other exposure to illness or injury. All Spotting Safety Articles: Earthmoving Equipment Training.

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Work Gearz

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Consider Your Work Environment. You’ll likely wear your safety glasses in different environments. This is especially true in cold weather conditions when you’re working outdoors or in a high-humidity environment like an indoor factory or warehouse. Some of these places may be more dangerous than others.

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Lets Build

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

Donate extra materials left over after a project. Sometimes it can be hard to figure out what to do with your left over materials that may have over ordered and it can cost more to remove them than it is to just donate them. Urban Environment? It’s good press and it’s a great way to source local talent, early on.

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Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 18, 2013

Every year, over 4 million workers are the victim of a serious injury or illness on the job. Daily, more than 12 of these injuries result in death. The majority of these injuries and deaths can be prevented if the hazards that caused them had been properly identified and controlled ahead of time. Preventative Measures.

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Work Gearz

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

It requires a person to constantly work with concrete blocks, bricks, stones, and any other such materials that are needed for building a particular structure. Each of these tasks or jobs requires a specialized or particular type of glove to give you an adequate amount of protection from injuries and other possible dangers. .

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Safety Services Company

NOVEMBER 28, 2012

Every load a worker must carry and every environment where manual material handling occurs requires unique consideration. However, to avoid musculoskeletal injuries, a few simple principles can help ensure workers move heavy loads without causing harm. Appropriately stage materials that must be moved whenever possible.

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