Construction Business Owner

APRIL 9, 2021

Of the 5,333 workplace fatalities that occurred in 2019, nearly 20% of victims were in the construction industry. Serious injuries and fatalities (SIFs) in the construction industry have remained consistently high in recent years, and safety continues to be a top priority for employers in 2021. Alex Headley.

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 9, 2021

Of the 5,333 workplace fatalities that occurred in 2019, nearly 20% of victims were in the construction industry. Serious injuries and fatalities (SIFs) in the construction industry have remained consistently high in recent years, and safety continues to be a top priority for employers in 2021. Alex Headley.

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Construction Business Owner

MARCH 23, 2023

To help businesses understand and reduce common injury causes, the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) releases an annual review of its top 10 most frequently cited safety violations across all industries.

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Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

As much as you’d like to assume safety is always top of mind in the construction industry, it’s important not to take anything for granted. These are among the costliest causes of business injury claims and can be detrimental to your company’s financial standing and reputation. Understanding Risk on the Road. Alex Headley.

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Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 7, 2019

The increase in construction injury rates is likely endemic to broader growth within the industry. As construction grows on a global level to accommodate new building demands and the swell of commercial and residential development, so does the potential and risk for injury. .

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Safety Services Company

JANUARY 6, 2025

If you’re a contractor or safety professional, these changes are more than just another to-do on your compliance listthey bring important updates for recording and submitting workplace injuries and illnesses. The updated OSHA 300 Log requirements target high-hazard industries (think Construction, Oil and Gas, Manufacturing, Healthcare).

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 4, 2022

Keep employees safe & compliant when operating powered industrial trucks. Powered industrial trucks (PITs) like forklifts are widely used throughout many industries, but they can also be the source of serious injuries. Free White Paper – Forklifts: Safe Operation & Training. Greg Ragsdale. Mon, 04/04/2022 - 14:31.

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Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Industry Business Advisor J. As a senior industry business advisor, Tom specializes in motor carrier safety and operations management. Keller, Tom worked in the trucking industry for 22 years, holding the positions of driver, driver trainer, safety supervisor, lead instructor, claims manager, training director and safety director.

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Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 27, 2023

Falling from elevated work locations has been a leading cause of injuries and deaths in the construction industry. Fall Protection Strategies That Work ccapoccia Sun, 08/27/2023 - 12:58 Fall protection is a highly important topic, yet it is often ignored. Falls can hurt an employee both physically and emotionally.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Why OSHA Violations Matter Each OSHA violation represents a potential injury or fatality that could have been prevented. These OSHA violations frequently occur in industries handling hazardous chemicals. Provide industry-specific respirators for dust, chemicals, or fumes. Perform daily pre-use inspections for industrial trucks.

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Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

As much as you’d like to assume safety is always top of mind in the construction industry, it’s important not to take anything for granted. These are among the costliest causes of business injury claims and can be detrimental to your company’s financial standing and reputation. Risk on the Road. Alex Headley. Mon, 11/08/2021 - 07:30.

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FDR Safety

AUGUST 21, 2018

In my 35+ years of working in the safety industry, I have had one goal each day: Help individuals safely return home to their families. According to OSHA, it is estimated that employers pay an estimated $1 billion PER WEEK in direct costs resulting from workplace illness or injury. There is no greater benefit of safety than this.

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FDR Safety

JULY 12, 2016

OSHA’s new, misguided requirement for detailed electronic reporting of injury and illness data by employers has come under legal challenge by a coalition of trade associations, employers and an insurance company. OSHA contends that such programs may encourage the under-reporting of illnesses and injuries.

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Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Construction industry news, trends and jobs for building professionals who want mobile-friendly content.

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Effective Fall Protection Methods for Dynamic Jobsites ccapoccia Tue, 10/15/2024 - 21:38 Every year, the same hazard reigns supreme as the leading cause of injuries and fatalities in the construction industry: falls from heights.

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Construction Business Owner

JUNE 18, 2018

Construction remains one of the most dangerous industries to work in. According to a 2016 Bureau of Labor and Statistics (BLS) report, construction led all other industries in fatal work injuries at 991—a rate of 10.1 per 100,000 full-time equivalent workers.

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Constructonomics

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

Whilst the UK construction industry continues to see growth month on month, it still remains a potentially dangerous industry to be a part of, with the risk of injury apparent every day. It’s not a nice place to start yet the fact that there are fatal accidents within the construction industry can’t be hidden.

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Construction Marketing

JUNE 14, 2022

Machines form an integral part of the construction industry. They can lead to accidents or injuries. Some construction injuries happen because of ignorance or lack of knowledge among your workers. These are clothes or equipment that protect workers’ bodies from injuries. . Inspect Your Machines Regularly.

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FDR Safety

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

The purpose is to target organizations with machinery or equipment that cause or are capable of causing amputations, and organizations where amputations have occurred. This National Emphasis Program – (NEP) instruction applies to General Industry organizations where machinery or equipment that is likely to cause amputation is present.

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Lets Build

MARCH 24, 2022

Construction robotics is one solution that some firms are adopting to combat these challenges, so let’s break down how it’s affecting the industry. 5 ways construction robotics and construction automation are changing the industry. Robotics in the construction industry will introduce cost savings.

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Construction Business Owner

MARCH 10, 2016

Out of all of the private sector fatalities in 2014, one in five occurred in the construction industry. This statistic doesn't include the amount of injuries that are seen in the field every year, which are regularly numerous and often perilous.

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Construction Business Owner

MAY 17, 2022

While heavy construction consistently ranks among the top industries for injuries and fatalities, the increased use of technology is helping to turn the tide and make jobsites safer. Reducing worker injuries has taken on additional urgency following the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 29, 2018

Compared to other industries, construction can be pretty dangerous. Speaking of jobsite safety, ForConstructionPros.com pointed out that construction sites pose many safety hazards like musculoskeletal injuries, slips, falls and vibrating tools and equipment. Another key benefit: It can attract new, younger workers to the industry.

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Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 1, 2023

It is a serious hazard in industries such as electrical utilities, construction, oil & gas, and manufacturing, where workers are working around high voltage switches and grounding gear, panel boards, switchboards, and transformers. Click here to read more.

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Construction Dive

JULY 23, 2019

The construction industry has begun to shift from reactive to proactive when it comes to safety performance. Still, with three construction-related fatalities happening every day, there still remains room for improvement.

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Injury Safety Industrial Construction 125

Construction Business Owner

MAY 30, 2024

Falls are a leading cause of injury and death for construction and general industry workers. Establishing fall protection programs with proactive measures and effective training can help prevent injury and save lives.

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Injury Industrial Construction 156

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 30, 2013

More than 125,000 cranes are estimated to be operating in the United States construction industry. Cranes are typically the biggest and most complicated pieces of equipment on construction sites, and as such, they must be used with a great degree of planning and caution to avoid property damage, bodily injury and death.'

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Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Minutes Matter: Reduce the Risk of Suspension Trauma ccapoccia Tue, 09/03/2024 - 09:36 Falls are a leading cause of serious injury and death in the construction industry. While quality fall arrest systems do an excellent job of preventing impact injury, ensuring worker safety doesn’t end there.

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Lets Build

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

COVID-19 hit the construction industry hard. The global 3D printing market in the construction sector is expected to become an $870 million industry by 2026, according to a 2022 report. Over time, this leads to injuries, time off work, and workers’ compensation claims. million niche industry by 2023. 3D printing.

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Construction Business Owner

JULY 23, 2014

According to a study by the Center for Construction Research and Training, construction workers who work at least 45 years on the job have a 75 percent likelihood of experiencing a disabling injury, and their chances of dying on the job are 1 in 200. Construction industry employees of varying experience levels are vulnerable to injuries.

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Construction Equipment

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

million nonfatal injuries or illnesses occurred in private industry workplaces… The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) responded to 2018 safety numbers by calling for private employers to look more closely at their safety practices. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2.8

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FDR Safety

MAY 19, 2016

For years, OSHA has been claiming that employers often attempt to discourage the reporting of injuries by disciplining, drug testing, or taking other steps to discourage injured workers from reporting an injury. Inform employees of the procedure for reporting work-related injuries and illnesses.

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Constructonomics

AUGUST 28, 2018

The construction industry is comprised of numerous tools and equipment that are used for some heavy-duty work. Defective equipment will lead to serious injuries or fatalities, apart from causing system, structural and electrical failures. Regular maintenance is necessary but you must also know when it is time to upgrade the equipment.

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Construction Marketing

JUNE 7, 2021

With all the hustle and bustle happening in loading docks, it shouldn’t surprise you that they’re a hotbed for injuries and accidents; countless dangers could occur in a typical dock. Here are more key precautions that you must consider to minimize, if not eliminate, accidents and injuries at the loading docks.

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Construction Business Owner

MAY 21, 2018

Incidents ending in claims occur in virtually all industries and can be costly and time consuming. There is no federal workers’ compensation law that addresses workplace injuries. Workers’ compensation claims and how to keep them under control have always been a concern for employers.

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FDR Safety

SEPTEMBER 23, 2014

OSHA has tightened the rules on reporting in-patient hospitalizations resulting from work-related injuries. OSHA has also updated the list of industry categories partially exempt from OSHA recordkeeping requirements. As of Jan. They will not, however, be exempt from the notification requirements described above.). OSHA Recordkeeping'

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Construction Dive

JULY 23, 2019

The construction industry has begun to shift from reactive to proactive when it comes to safety performance. Still, with three construction-related fatalities happening every day, there still remains room for improvement.

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Injury Safety Industrial Construction 108