Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Moving heavy structures on a construction site requires careful planning and sometimes specialized lifting equipment for assistance. Building regulations make it necessary for commercial buildings to adhere to safety guidelines like installing stair railings to prevent fall injuries. Concrete Is Heavy. Repairs Are Problematic.

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Construction Specifier

JANUARY 13, 2025

The Concrete Polishing Council (CPC) provides four appearance levels using Distinctness of Image (DOI) gloss with Level 1: flat, Level 2: satin, Level 3: polished, and Level 4: highly polished with gloss and reflectivity as the measurement guideline. Cement binds to form concrete. Scott Langerman, P.E., and B101.4.

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Safety Services Company

DECEMBER 12, 2023

of budgets are spent on injury while only 2.6% Failure to invest in training puts your teams and organization at risk of injury and loss. How to Sufficiently Train Employees Investing more in safety training doesn’t only ensure prequalification but has sizable impacts on lowering the risk of onsite injury. on training.

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Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

Each year more than 150,000 people across all industry sectors injury their hand in some manner. In fact the risk level for a hand injury is so high in a multitude of industries that it has helped to spawn the billion dollar glove industry.

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Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 7, 2012

Interim Fall Protection Compliance Guidelines for Residential Construction, STD 03-00-001), to do the following: Allow an additional good faith reduction in penalties of up to 10% for employers engaged in residential construction. OSHA put these temporary enforcement measures in place Sept. 22, 2011 with an expiration date of March 15, 2012.

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Building Radar

JULY 16, 2024

Understanding Occupational Health and Safety in Construction Occupational health and safety in construction encompass measures to prevent accidents, injuries, and illnesses among workers. This article explores key strategies, regulations, and technologies that contribute to improving OHS practices in the construction industry.

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Construction Specifier

AUGUST 22, 2024

Reduce slips, trips, and falls One-third of all patients fall more than once during hospitalization, with 25 to 50 percent of fallers suffering injuries. These solutions must also comply with all local, state, and federal safety guidelines. 9 Managing the acoustic needs of spaces is deeply important. Withstand rolling loads.

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Safety Services Company

MARCH 29, 2018

PPE means “personal protective equipment.” Musculoskeletal: Back belts, joint braces, and other devices designed to prevent overexertion-type injuries. In a hazardous environment or operation, the right application and use of PPE will reduce injuries or exposure in the workplace. Guidelines. What is PPE?

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Safety Services Company

DECEMBER 13, 2012

Interim Fall Protection Compliance Guidelines for Residential Construction, STD 03-00-001), to do the following: Allow an additional good faith reduction in penalties of up to 10% for employers engaged in residential construction. OSHA put these temporary enforcement measures in place Sept. 22, 2011 with an expiration date of March 15, 2012.

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Safety Services Company

AUGUST 12, 2021

It helps reduce the number of accidents and injuries in the workplace. And while there are general guidelines and minimum requirements for what each class must include, trainers are allowed to tailor the topics based on the specific needs of their audience. It sets the tone for a positive safety culture among your employees.

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Work Gearz

AUGUST 31, 2021

Hard hats are designed to protect your head from concussions, cuts and bruises and in fact severe traumatic injuries which can occur as a result of falling objects and electrical shocks. In this article, we’ll look at the significance of hard hats, their requirements along with the guidelines of their use. OSHA standards for hard hats.

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Work Gearz

MAY 28, 2021

There are certain gears which help in reducing workplace injuries. The hat saves you from head trauma due to contact with falling objects, electrical shock or burns and injuries due to striking low overhead objects. To save their head from injury, use of a hard hat becomes essential. Hard hats are one of those. Conclusion.

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Safety Services Company

JUNE 14, 2018

The best Corporate Wellness Program we can recommend is an Injury and Illness Prevention Program. Preventing work related injuries and illnesses must be given precedence over operating productivity, whenever necessary. Implementing Injury & Illness Prevention Programs (IIPPs). Thinking About Safety.

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Safety Services Company

JUNE 14, 2018

The best Corporate Wellness Program we can recommend is an Injury and Illness Prevention Program. Preventing work related injuries and illnesses must be given precedence over operating productivity, whenever necessary. Implementing Injury & Illness Prevention Programs (IIPPs). Thinking About Safety.

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Work Gearz

JULY 7, 2020

Construction sites pose a major threat for the workers, be it small injuries or be fatal ones. Each helmet belonging to a particular color is designed to protect your head from a particular type of injury. It protects the head from injuries against sharp objects. Green: For safety or first aid equipments handling.

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Work Gearz

JUNE 19, 2020

A diabetic patient is always advised by doctors to wear protective footwear because diabetics are prone to catch ailments from foot injuries which can be even fatal. The OSHA safety guidelines require every employee working under hazardous conditions to wear safety shoes in order to prevent the chances of foot injuries.

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Safety Services Company

DECEMBER 25, 2017

Take an active role in safety meetings, ensure equipment repairs or replacements are turned around quickly, post necessary safety information in conspicuous places, and make it clear that your door is always open to discuss safety concerns. Invest In Quality Tools & Equipment. The same goes for building your safety culture.

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Work Gearz

OCTOBER 7, 2021

In many jobs, wearing PPE (personal protective equipment) is a crucial aspect of remaining safe, and it is extremely important for both companies and individual workers. Some employees forget to put on PPE, while others refuse to put it on or, in the worst-case scenario, refuse to put on PPE or a certain type of personal protective equipment.

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Safety Services Company

JULY 5, 2018

Sunscreen may be considered Personal Protective Equipment when used to defend against over-exposure from “photon” radiation. Avoiding Ultraviolet Radiation Injuries. Workers at the greatest risk of UV injuries or illness are construction workers, agricultural workers, landscapers, and gardeners. How to prevent exposure.

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Safety Services Company

APRIL 19, 2018

Being aware of potential hazards, as well as knowing how to control them, is critical to maintaining a safe and healthful work environment and preventing injuries. Most head injuries are caused by flying or falling objects, or by bumping your head against something. Equipment grounding conductors must be electrically continuous.

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Safety Services Company

MAY 10, 2013

Use these simple guidelines to protect yourself when doing yard work. Always wear the right clothing and protective equipment when working with power tools. Never use electrically powered equipment when it’s wet. Plug it into an outlet with a ground fault circuit interrupter (or use a GFCI-equipped cord). Hedge trimmers.

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Safety Services Company

APRIL 12, 2018

A contract - employee injury-and-illness log, covering contractors’ work in process areas, will be maintained. Written procedures must be in place to ensure process equipment works properly and receives periodic maintenance. Look for documentation of each inspection and test performed on process equipment. SDS Guidelines.

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Work Gearz

JANUARY 30, 2021

A hard hat is there to do a job and that is to protect a worker from falling debris, accidents with tools or machinery, injury from impact, or electrical shock accidents. Does wearing a hard hat backwards violate OSHA Guidelines ? Equipped with Fast-Trac III ratchet-style suspension for easy fast size adjustment and all day comfort.

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Safety Services Company

MAY 10, 2018

Preventing work related injuries and illnesses should be given precedence over operating productivity, whenever necessary. Wearing PPE always when working in areas where there is a possible danger of injury. Reporting ALL injuries, no matter how slight, immediately and seeking treatment promptly. Establishing Safety Programs.

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Work Gearz

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Welding-related eye injuries come in various forms, like in the following circumstances stated below: Flying particles and chipped slag might cause mechanical damage by striking in the eyes. If you do not wear special glass goggles that are especially designed for welding, it might cause fatal injuries to the eyes. .

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Work Gearz

DECEMBER 6, 2021

A forklift is a heavy machine or equipment that several big industries use to help make work easier for themselves. It is a challenging job, which is why OSHA has laid out certain guidelines to be followed by every employer. So apart from protecting your feet from injuries, the work boots should be fit you well too.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Safety risks can include injuries, fatalities, and illnesses brought upon by employee negligence, equipment failure, weather, or other external factors. Also known as management risks, project risks involve hazards like mismanagement of funds, inefficiency, and lack of proper operational guidelines. Project Risks. Legal Risks.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Safety risks can include injuries, fatalities, and illnesses brought upon by employee negligence, equipment failure, weather, or other external factors. . Also known as management risks, project risks involve hazards like mismanagement of funds, inefficiency, and lack of proper operational guidelines. . Project Risks.

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CK Power

APRIL 17, 2018

It includes the emergency power supply (EPS) —the generator or other source of electrical power— transfer switches, load terminals and all the equipment required to provide a safe and reliable alternative source of power for your facility (3.3.4). It’s important to note that the NFPA doesn’t certify any equipment or installations.

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Work Gearz

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

The federal government of the United States establishes safety guidelines in regard to the decrease in on the job injuries within the workplace. Safety eye glasses are a part of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) that should be worn by workers in the job site to protect their eyes from hazards of the work environment.

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Safety Services Company

JULY 5, 2018

Sunscreen may be considered Personal Protective Equipment when used to defend against over-exposure from “photon” radiation. Avoiding Ultraviolet Radiation Injuries. Workers at the greatest risk of UV injuries or illness are construction workers, agricultural workers, landscapers, and gardeners. How to prevent exposure.

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Work Gearz

AUGUST 26, 2020

In simple words, they safeguard the feet from an injury that can be caused by workplace hazards and are highly durable. . Factories that have a higher risk of foot injuries are the ones dealing with heavy equipment, and pieces of machinery, plus sharp items. Steel Toe Boots fall under the category of safety shoes or boots.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

OSHA is not going to approve or endorse a specific plan, but warns that working conditions and changing or incorrectly applying equipment, service or system can easily create a hazardous condition. Can OSHA make a guideline provided by trench shield manufacturers to have no more than a 12 in. April 29, 2013. March 11, 2013.

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CK Power

APRIL 17, 2018

It includes the EPS, transfer switches, load terminals and all the equipment required to provide a safe and reliable alternative source of power for your facility (3.3.4). This is important: The NFPA doesn’t approve any equipment or installations as being “compliant” with NFPA 110 (A.3.2.1). Authority having jurisdiction (AHJ).

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Fieldwire

JANUARY 16, 2024

BLOG How to equip the field to go digital and adopt new software Learn more → 4. For example, falls, scaffolding and ladders are frequent causes of OSHA violations and can lead to permanent injuries that affect a worker’s entire career. Risk management You must keep your crews safe.

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Work Gearz

MARCH 19, 2021

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration guidelines state. Employees working in areas where there is a possible danger of head injury from impact, or from falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock or burns, shall be protected by protective helmets.”. Comparison of Top Carpenter Hard Hats. Our Final Considerations.

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Work Gearz

OCTOBER 23, 2020

The employer has to provide all the protective equipment like PPE, work-boots, safety eyewear, hard hats etc. Moreover, he will be very much concerned about the usage and maintenance of the steel toe boots, resulting into higher protection of employees and fewer injuries and fatalities for them. Let’s make this more clear to you.

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