Fieldwire

JANUARY 25, 2022

Every construction project is uniquely different, and the distinctive characteristics of the industry - such as high-cost intensity and lengthy durations - also add an additional layer of complexity to the risk landscape. Adopt site preparation strategies to prevent injuries. The Importance of Project Risk Planning.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

IS YOUR BUSINESS EFFECTIVELY PRIORITIZING CONSTRUCTION RISK MANAGEMENT? Truth be told, every industry involves risk. Whether the project involves a multi-million-dollar office building or a three-story apartment complex, there are several risks that need to be considered in order to ensure the success of any construction project.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

How Well Does Your Business Prioritize Construction Risk Management? Truth be told, every industry involves risk. Whether the project involves a multi-million-dollar office building or a three-story apartment complex, there are several risks that need to be considered in order to ensure the success of any construction project.

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FDR Safety

JULY 2, 2018

While the excitement surrounding the annual holiday is almost palpable, so are the risks associated with its activities. Although firing up the grill is a staple of 4th of July celebrations, make sure it is more than 10 feet away from houses, trees, decorations, and any other fire risk. When Grilling & BBQing… 1.

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FDR Safety

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

This pandemic has brought to the forefront the challenges of risk assessment – the process of identifying hazards and determining consequences. It can make the creation or enforcement of rules a challenge and it certainly makes the process of risk assessment more challenging. Your Opportunity. Hazard and Current Safety Controls.

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Safety Services Company

JUNE 24, 2024

In the construction industry, safety is paramount, given the inherent risks that can lead to serious injuries and fatalities. Let’s reflect on what attendees experienced and the valuable takeaways contractors gained from the event. Reduced Human Cost Construction is a vital industry but also one of the most dangerous.

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FDR Safety

AUGUST 29, 2018

Other signs suggest that the property owner or organization believes the caution provides some degree of indemnification in the event of an injury. PLAY AT YOUR OWN RISK” is an example of this type of sign. I would estimate that only 5-10% of identified high risk task elements result from the hazards of machine motion.

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FDR Safety

AUGUST 29, 2018

Other signs suggest that the property owner or organization believes the caution provides some degree of indemnification in the event of an injury. PLAY AT YOUR OWN RISK” is an example of this type of sign. I would estimate that only 5-10% of identified high risk task elements result from the hazards of machine motion.

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Safety Services Company

AUGUST 12, 2024

Highlighting pivotal events like OSHA’s Safe + Sound Week (August 12-18, 2024) underscores the essential role that contractor workplace safety plays in safeguarding not only the well-being of your team but also in bolstering productivity and morale. This proactive approach helps in mitigating risks before they become incidents.

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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.: This ensures everyone has the knowledge and skills to do their jobs safely without creating additional hazards, putting themselves or other workers at risk.

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Levelset

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Because this line of work has a greater chance of injury or death than others, contractors must take great care to make sure work zones are safe and workers are protected. . In this article, we’ll explore the most common jobsite safety risks — and what contractors can do to improve safety for all parties involved. .

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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.

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FDR Safety

JULY 11, 2019

Top heat related injuries/issues including heat rash, heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke skyrocket during summer. OSHA has an expansive database of definitions, symptoms, and action plans to assist in the event that one of these occurs. One who isn’t afraid to put themselves at risk.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

While general liability insurance covers against claims related to injury or property damage, errors and omissions insurance protects from lawsuits related to financial loss. Errors and omissions insurance, also called professional liability insurance, is one tool that contractors can use to transfer risk away from themselves.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Let’s take a look a subcontractor insurance: when it’s needed, what happens if a sub goes uninsured, and what policies subs can use to protect their businesses from risk. Losses like this don’t occur frequently, but you must plan for the small chance that an event like this may happen. Do subcontractors need insurance?

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Between miscommunication, the wrong specifications, carelessness, or events out of anyone’s control, things can go wrong, and the damages can be expensive. General contractors know these risks when they take the role. Builder’s risk insurance. Verdict: Builder’s risk insurance may cover subcontractor damage in some situations.

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BD+C

AUGUST 21, 2024

We only need to consider events in recent history to find our answer. Digital Tools: Promoting Heightened Safety and Risk Mitigation There are several ways that digital technologies can improve the safety and risk mitigation of a construction site. But what happens when organizations choose to delay or avoid digitalization?

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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. 4 Flooring should help prevent slip, trip, and fall risks, and aid in wayfinding to ensure safe navigation through a space.

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Safety Services Company

JULY 22, 2019

For anyone working in safety or in a high-risk industry such as a refinery or manufacturing plant, you’re probably heard the term process safety. Process safety is primarily aimed at putting in place controls to mitigate the risk of major and potentially catastrophic events in the workplace. Process Safety vs. Personal Safety.

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Constructonomics

JANUARY 21, 2014

An illegal extension has left a landlord with a £24,000 and a criminal record, after local council safety officers deemed it to be in an “appalling condition” with numerous safety issues – including a slew of fire safety offences which put the building’s occupants at a very real risk of injury or death.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 5, 2022

Consider these elements of a training and awareness program to save lives, mitigate injuries, and reduce liability and costs . Cannabis and the Jobsite: Keeping Your Risk to a Minimum. There’s a gap in the management of risk and safety in construction,” he says. Fri, 08/05/2022 - 07:00. billion in workforce education.

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FDR Safety

NOVEMBER 12, 2012

That event caused me to dig into the bigger picture. Recent accidental deaths of students at several universities give rise to a question of how well physical hazards and risks are identified and controlled on college campuses. Many colleges have well staffed and competent ESH staffs that seem to be responsible for safety.

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Safety Services Company

JANUARY 26, 2024

The unfortunate event highlights a looming danger. Startling data from OSHA states that burn-related injuries make up 5% of fatalities in construction sites. Working with oil, electrical equipment, and even lingering flammable debris can raise the level of risk. Construction sites face fire-related incidents daily.

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Levelset

OCTOBER 20, 2022

General liability insurance : A GL policy may help cover the cost of bodily injury or property damage that occurs on a jobsite. A workers’ compensation policy may help cover the cost of medical treatment for such injuries. . If you work in an area that an insurer deems high-risk, you may have to pay a bit more for coverage.

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Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 15, 2017

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries, there were 14,770 workplace homicides between 1992 and 2012. With numerous ways to encounter violence in and around the workplace, only the right tools and training can help minimize risk. So what can be done to reduce risk? Is money exchanged?

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

JSAs mitigate the risk of loss or injury on a construction jobsite. Almost every job on a site comes with some risk, and analyzing those risks allows project teams to proactively address those risks before they come up. Supervisors work to identify the tasks with potential risks. What are the consequences?

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

However, you, as a business owner, can keep your workers safe and reduce their chance of sustaining injuries by preparing and adhering to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) guidelines on hazardous energy. Similar to power sources, injuries that arise from hazardous energy vary.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

However, you, as a business owner, can keep your workers safe and reduce their chance of sustaining injuries by preparing and adhering to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) guidelines on hazardous energy. Similar to power sources, injuries that arise from hazardous energy vary.

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Levelset

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Some parties — like owners and GCs — will want some assurances that any not-at-fault, job-related accidents or injuries will not cause them financial harm. A plumber could leave a line uncapped causing water damage, or a roofer could drop plywood on a worker below, causing injury.

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Safety Services Company

NOVEMBER 26, 2013

This new rule enhances the safety of these vehicles by significantly reducing the risk of fatalities and serious injuries in frontal crashes and the risk of occupant ejection in rollovers. “Safety is our highest priority and we are committed to reducing the number of deaths and injuries on our roadways,” said U.S.

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Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

This blog post highlights the legal risk associated with ESG disclosures and proffers that through green building practices, like the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED certification, companies can mitigate their legal risk while still being responsive to the trend of more environmental ESG disclosure.”.

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Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 7, 2016

The law varies from state to state, but in an analogous situation most jurisdictions can find liability against a residential landlord in the event of a dog bite where there is a ‘no dog’ policy at the premises that is not enforced by that landlord. Many LEED buildings have insect management plans (. while most non LEED buildings do not).

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Work Gearz

JANUARY 12, 2022

Chemicals, oil, heavy tools, materials, machines, and debris can all do incredible damage to your feet in the event of an accident or a moment of distraction. The composite safety toe offers protection from impact injury and internal metatarsal guards are Poron XRD soft for increased comfort during protection. Safety Toe Caps.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Completed operations insurance covers property damage or injury caused by work that a contractor performed in the past. The policy covers damages to property, bodily injury expenses, and legal fees caused by faulty work or installation of a faulty product. Learn more: The most common types of insurance policies in construction.

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BD+C

APRIL 13, 2023

EDs are flooded with the exact triggers and risks that should typically be avoided in mental health emergencies, including crowding, overstimulation, and potential access to sharp objects, medications that may be used inappropriately, and ligature risks. And it’s not only patients who are at risk in this environment.

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Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 28, 2016

The law varies from state to state, but in an analogous situation most jurisdictions can find liability against a residential landlord in the event of a dog bite where there is a ‘no dog’ policy at the premises that is not enforced by that landlord. Many LEED buildings have insect management plans (. while most non LEED buildings do not).

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Work Gearz

JULY 3, 2020

A fire puts everyone on the premises at risk. But some are more at risk than the others. Appraising the Risk of Safety in Fire –. To be on top of fire safety you need to evaluate fire safety risk your company regularly. Especially, those new to the job and are neither familiar with their workplace nor the equipment.

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