Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Using Contract Skilled Labor Can Reduce Workers’ Compensation Risk—Here’s How. Using a staffing company can help employers lower workers' compensation risk while still meeting project workload demands and customer deadlines. Jobsite Safety. Jobsite Safety. Thu, 11/10/2022 - 10:44. Labor + Trade Relations.

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Lets Build

MAY 12, 2023

Workers are your most valuable asset, and the best way to protect that asset is by implementing a high-quality health and safety program. The key to better managing health and safety in construction is steering away from the traditional reactive approach (taking action after an incident occurs).

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Construction Junkie

MAY 25, 2021

With intelligent, scalable, and effective security services, you can minimize risk and keep your assets secure. However, safety risks are far from the only threat that construction sites are exposed to. Be aware of the risks The first step to creating a safer job site is to understand what risks are present.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 25, 2022

There are a couple big events in Chicago in August. To see what else is coming up in 2022-23, check out our list of top construction events for the year. Featured Construction Events. August 2022 Construction Events. Both of which focus heavily on construction technology. Autodesk University (New Orleans, LA).

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FDR Safety

AUGUST 29, 2018

There are good safety signs, bad safety signs and those that don’t tell you anything. An example of a “bad safety sign” is shown to the right. Other signs suggest that the property owner or organization believes the caution provides some degree of indemnification in the event of an injury.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 25, 2022

There’s a number of big construction events happening in June covering transportation, preconstruction, the future of construction technology, and more. To see what else is coming up in 2022-23, check out our list of top construction events for the year. June 2022 Construction Events. among others. Get details.

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FDR Safety

AUGUST 29, 2018

There is good safety signage, bad safety signage and those that don’t tell you anything. An example of a “bad safety signage” is shown to the right. Other signs suggest that the property owner or organization believes the caution provides some degree of indemnification in the event of an injury.

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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 blog utilizes research and data from a range of professional safety journals (i.e., Professional Safety) and research reports, and blends it with economic realities and common company leadership expectations. It is written as a series for those who are new to safety or have an expanded role within safety.

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FDR Safety

DECEMBER 11, 2020

This blog utilizes research and data from a range of professional safety journals (i.e., Professional Safety) and research reports, and blends it with economic realities and common company leadership expectations. It is written as a series for those who are new to safety or have an expanded role within safety.

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Construction Equipment

OCTOBER 5, 2020

For the recent Construction Safety Week and its corresponding events, Zurich’s construction risk engineers identified five points that should be top-of-mind for contractors and their crews. Ongoing training and communication Crews need ongoing training and communication in the best of times, but…

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Safety Services Company

JANUARY 26, 2024

The unfortunate event highlights a looming danger. This figure reveals a potential gap in safety and compliance procedures within contractor management. They advise that portable heaters be UL-approved, having gone through rigorous safety testing. Construction sites face fire-related incidents daily.

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BD+C

MAY 3, 2024

Advancing Healthcare: Medical Office Buildings at the Forefront of Access and Safety 1 kcichowicz Fri, 05/03/2024 - 07:18 Healthcare Facilities This article explores the pivotal shift from traditional hospital settings to Medical Office Buildings (MOBs), focusing on how these facilities enhance patient access.

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CivilJungle

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Information of Construction Risk Management. Construction risk management is a long steep process, in which we have to calculate the all-possible risk and determine the process by which we can reduce this type of risk. Where we identify, analyze the risks and work over them. What Is Construction Risk Management ?

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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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Levelset

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

In this article, we’ll explore the most common jobsite safety risks — and what contractors can do to improve safety for all parties involved. . Common jobsite safety risks. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), almost 3 out of 100 full-time workers were injured on the job in 2019.

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Safety Services Company

JULY 22, 2019

Process Safety vs. Personal Safety. 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. In several key ways, process safety is different from occupational health and safety, so why should you know the difference?

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Safety Services Company

JUNE 30, 2021

_. Tales from an Electric Safety Director. When you work as a safety professional, one of the more frustrating attitudes you run into is that people confuse compliance with safety. Compliance is not synonymous with safety. Compliance vs. safety. Intuitively, most people understand this. Document everything.

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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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HardHatChat

MAY 24, 2016

One thing I really love about my job is having the opportunity to share insights about issues affecting the commercial construction industry – whether I’m writing a post for this blog, networking at industry events or connecting with a reporter who needs a construction expert’s perspective. I was more than happy to weigh in. Chuck Taylor.

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Pro Builder

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Risk of Cyberattacks. As predominantly small- and medium-size companies, home builders and trade contractors are especially vulnerable to cybersecurity issues, so it's important for them to understand the risks and take action to protect their companies. SVP Risk Services Division. PB: What should cyber risk training cover?

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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. Health and Safety Hazards. Analyze and update company safety policies. Workflow of Risk Planning.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 6, 2022

Construction events, conferences, and trade shows provide dynamic, hands-on moments to stay ahead of trends, opportunities, and risks. 2022 is chock full of can’t-miss events for construction industry professionals across the entire AECO spectrum. Top 2022 Construction Events & Conferences. 2022 is no exception.

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Safety Services Company

JULY 29, 2019

Contractor Management and Safety Culture. Often, this work can be done off site, with little to no risk imposed to that company. When this is done, it's the responsibility of the hiring company to ensure the safety and health of the contractors is managed. Safety Program Evaluation. Risk Assessment.

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Work Gearz

JULY 3, 2020

Still, on the fence about getting fire safety training, you have landed on the right page! Proper fire safety training educates you of the actions needed to be taken in times of an emergency. Proper fire safety training educates you of the actions needed to be taken in times of an emergency. Why Fire Safety Training is Smart?

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The Korte Company

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

When Safety Director Kevin Moorhead does his job right, it might not look like he’s doing anything at all. “In In the safety career field, we don’t always get to see the fruits of our labors,” he said, “because if an employee follows something from our training and doesn’t get hurt, there’s nothing to remember.”.

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The Korte Company

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

When Safety Director Kevin Moorhead does his job right, it might not look like he’s doing anything at all. “In In the safety career field, we don’t always get to see the fruits of our labors,” he said, “because if an employee follows something from our training and doesn’t get hurt, there’s nothing to remember.”.

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BD+C

MAY 17, 2023

Designing K-12 schools for students and safety 0 dbarista Wed, 05/17/2023 - 14:13 K-12 Schools While bullying, mental health, and other acts of violence are all too common in schools today, designers have shown that smart and subtle preventive steps can make a big difference.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 5, 2022

Construction Jobsite Safety: Strategies and Resources for Worker Well-Being. Jobsite safety is critical for workers and for your home building company. More than half of that spending (56%) went toward safety education, a sign that construction remains a potentially dangerous job. Fri, 08/05/2022 - 07:00.

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Best Practices Construction Law

JUNE 17, 2022

While there are legal implications related to pursuing a claim for additional time or money, there are also practical considerations for both job site and the workers when a severe weather event occurs. Evaluate site-specific risks. Assign a jobsite foreman to perform a worker headcount during storm refuge and post-storm.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 8, 2023

We are excited to announce a series of Autodesk product workflow blogs that will tackle how technology can help owners, main contractors, subcontractors, and architects better prepare their teams for the changes coming from The Building Safety Act (BSA). FIREie – the mechanism by which fire safety information is exchanged between parties.

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Best Practices Construction Law

MARCH 9, 2020

It has not been a week since the catastrophic events in Nashville and surrounding areas. While there are legal implications related to pursuing a claim for additional time or money, there are also practical considerations for both job site and the workers when a severe weather event occurs. Evaluate site-specific risks.

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FDR Safety

NOVEMBER 12, 2012

Most recently, a chemistry professor pleaded not guilty to three counts of willful violation of an occupational safety and health standard. But while the case is important, it is the bigger picture of safety on college campuses that truly demands action. That event caused me to dig into the bigger picture.

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Pro Builder

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Risk of Cyberattacks. As predominantly small- and medium-size companies, home builders and trade contractors are especially vulnerable to cybersecurity issues, so it's important for them to understand the risks and take action to protect themselves. SVP Risk Services Division. PB: What should cyber risk training cover?

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Construction Law

MAY 4, 2021

A great divide exists between those who take proactive action to prevent undesirable events and those who just muddle along and wait until the bad thing happens before belatedly doing anything about it. New procedures have been ushered in since the accident and no doubt the safety level has been increased since then. Nick Barrett.

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 16, 2023

Linbrooke Services Limited was found guilty of breaches of health and safety and working at height regulations at Dumbarton Sheriff Court. The prosecutor led evidence over the course of the 14-day trial showing that the company had failed to appropriately plan, and risk assess the work and have in place a safe system of work.

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