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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Injury Residential Commercial Risk 243

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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Risk Claims Injury Construction 159

Construction Marketing

JUNE 14, 2022

All these pose risks to the health of these workers. . 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. It poses risks to your construction machines and workers. .

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Safety Site Construction Inspections 357

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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Regulation Safety Transportation Construction 363

Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

OSHA violations are more than just compliance issuesthey put lives at risk and jeopardize your company’s reputation. Why OSHA Violations Matter Each OSHA violation represents a potential injury or fatality that could have been prevented. Prevention Steps: Conduct site inspections to identify all fall risks.

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OSHA Safety Injury Inspections 106

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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OSHA Injury Safety US 124

Safety Services Company

JUNE 13, 2024

In June, as we celebrate National Safety Month 2024 , it’s imperative to acknowledge the strides made in safety technology within industries like construction, oil, and gas. Recent statistics reveal a sobering reality: one in five construction workers experiences a fatal injury annually.

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Risk Safety Management Injury 126

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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Injury Legal OSHA Employment 120

Lets Build

JUNE 6, 2017

There is a number of parameters that you should think about and an efficient management of the risk is surely necessary. In other words, you can’t really define risk on the exact same way in every construction project. Even within the same project, there may be distinct sources of risk. Types of risk in construction.

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Risk Management Construction Legal 165

FDR Safety

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

Total rate (Case rate for days away Since 1992, US businesses, governmental agencies, and industry have substantially reduced the number of recordable injuries. equipment, training, programs), we may not be identifying and targeting the hazards and exposures that can most often lead to serious injuries and fatalities (SIFs).

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Risk Safety Injury Statistics 120

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

How to Choose Cut-Resistant Gloves Choosing the right gloves that protects workers’ hands from sharp objects without inhibiting their performance mhodges Thu, 02/23/2023 - 13:53 Over a third of workplace hand injuries involve cuts and often occur because workers are wearing the wrong hand protection — or worse, no hand protection.

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Materials Risk Safety Injury 317

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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Industrial Safety Construction Infrastructure 173

Safety Services Company

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The oil and gas industry plays a significant role in the global energy landscape and contribute to 82% of total primary energy consumption in the world. However, the industry is exposed to many risks that can significantly impair operations, the environment, and the safety of people.

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Risk Management Safety Accidents 107

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. They can, for example, perform a visual inspection of high-risk areas like tall buildings, smokestacks, and partially completed bridges.

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Industrial Construction Equipment Software 158

Construction Marketing

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Having snow removal insurance is important, considering the risks and dangers of snow removal and deicing. Because of their nature of work, snow removal contractors are usually exposed to many risks, which may include anything from third-party injuries to equipment. Usually, more business means more liability risks.

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Insurance Legal Compensation Injury 201

Construction Marketing

MAY 21, 2021

This encompasses the procedures, policies, and safety equipment and tools that have to be observed to mitigate the risk of many workplace accidents. But, if you work in the construction industry, this means that you need to have good tradesman boots and working boots to keep you protected. 2) Identify Your Individual Workplace Hazards.

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Safety Accidents Risk Employment 287

FDR Safety

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

The Summit brought together safety and legal professionals from chemical manufacturing, petroleum refining, paper and other industries covered by OSHA’s PSM Standard and EPA’s RMP Rule, with officials from the relevant regulatory agencies. US industry is undergoing a massive loss of experienced workers as “Baby Boomers” leave the workforce.

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Risk Safety Feasibility Foundation 223

Construction Equipment

JUNE 7, 2019

The Construction Industry Research and Policy Center (CIRPC) at… Nearly half of the construction workers in Tennessee who were injured over a recent two-year period had been on the job less than a year, according to a case study report from the Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR).

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Injury Risk Tennessee Industrial 88

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 23, 2023

The construction industry is notably high-risk; according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, construction has the second-highest occupational fatality rate. The Travelers 2022 Injury Impact Report found that injured construction workers spend an average of 98 days away from work.

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Statistics Injury Travel Risk 156

Construction Marketing

APRIL 30, 2018

Yet, there has been much debate and concern over the state of industries – so how come? We might not consider it, but the underfoot conditions for this army of warehouse workers poses a big risk in many ways. In some cases, there’s even industrial equipment to prepare products before they go on to the next stage of their journey.

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Accidents Risk Safety Employment 120

Safety Services Company

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Risk assessments are absolutely integral to implementing safety at the workplace. Simply put, risk assessments are when you analyze your next series of steps in order to evaluate the safest course of action to address the task at hand. In every undertaking, there are going to be risks. Let’s dive right in! The Value of an SME.

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Risk Safety Environment Union 110

Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 27, 2021

As a contractor, you likely know that your business is always at risk. 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? Builders Risk Insurance.

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Insurance Contractors Accidents Liability 156

Construction Marketing

JUNE 20, 2022

Construction is one of the most hazardous industries, with injuries occurring almost every year. Who’s Liable For Falling Debris Injuries? Regardless of the type of injury in the workplace, whether due to falling debris or poor safety practices, someone is always liable. What Are The Common Types Of Falling Debris?

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Site Injury Construction Safety 156

FDR Safety

MAY 29, 2018

What is clear, however, is that the toll of workplace injury, illness and death remains too high, and too many workers remain at serious risk. We recognize the “safe way” to perform daily tasks and start weighing the risks involved in saving time by taking shortcuts. There is much more work to be done.

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Accidents Safety Injury Risk 168

FDR Safety

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Table 2 provides one example for determining the risk for each hazard. By agreeing to the probability that an event may occur and then the potential severity of the event, then the risk can be determine. It is critical to remember the primary purpose of using Table 2 is to drive consistency between risk assessments.

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Risk Feasibility Safety Injury 156

Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Data analytics and business intelligence have become hot topics in construction as firms are seeing the benefits other industries are realizing. The industry as a whole is looking for ways to help contractors get smart about data. Reducing Risk and Increasing Safety. All contractors should track data related to safety issues.

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Construction Software Software Cash Flow 241

FDR Safety

APRIL 4, 2018

With the President’s Trillion Dollar Infrastructure Plan, it is likely that the construction industry will see an increase in Megaprojects and other large-scale developments. While undoubtedly an exciting time for business, projects of this size can have a higher risk of safety violations and issues.

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Safety Accidents United States Risk 174

FDR Safety

JANUARY 7, 2014

The company appealed and the matter was heard by a hearing officer for the state Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals. Among the reasons: G4S had reduced the risk of injury to bank guards by training them to avoid engaging with criminals. That assessment found that bullet proof vests were not required for bank guards.

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Employment OSHA Banking Washington 168

BD+C

JANUARY 20, 2020

Construction work is demanding—both physically and mentally—and the likelihood of injury or disability is higher than other sectors. As an industry, we have done an excellent job at emphasizing and improving site safety so that everyone goes home safe every day. But what about going home healthy? .

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Bargains Union Injury Agreement 123

PC Construction

MAY 1, 2023

When change occurs in construction – whether it is an unexpected delivery or a change in weather – the likelihood of injuries occurring increases. One of the best tools to combat safety risks associated with a change is to bring the team together to analyze the impact.

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Safety Risk Construction Injury 77

Construction Marketing

JUNE 19, 2023

Crane certifications are crucial for construction site operations due to their critical role and potential risks. Certifications exhibit adherence to industry standards and regulations, such as those set by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). They’re a highly regarded organization in the construction industry.

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Certification Site Accidents OSHA 183

Construction Marketing

MAY 19, 2021

Despite being one of the leading employment sectors in many countries, the construction industry is one of the most dangerous sectors. Statistics show that there are over 400 injuries and over 20 fatalities each year related to construction in Ontario alone. Adhere to industry guidelines. Providing adequate safety gear.

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Safety Construction Guidelines Employment 183

FDR Safety

MAY 13, 2024

Maybe there was an injury, and you added a guard, but the guard made it difficult or impossible to unjam the equipment or operate the machine. There is no such thing as being absolutely safe, or in other words, a complete absence of risk. All machinery contains hazards, and some level of residual risk.

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Feasibility Employment Deals OSHA 156

FDR Safety

MAY 13, 2024

Maybe there was an injury, and you added a guard, but the guard made it difficult or impossible to unjam the equipment or operate the machine. There is no such thing as being absolutely safe, or in other words, a complete absence of risk. All machinery contains hazards, and some level of residual risk.

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Drafting Feasibility OSHA Risk 156

FDR Safety

JULY 16, 2018

OSHA sees great opportunity because your industry does realize finger injuries and amputations that are not realized in other companies where operators have automation and/or engineered safeguards to protect the point of operation. Risk assessment is done with a clipboard and pencil on the factory floor.

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OSHA Feasibility Fabrication Risk 149

BD+C

MAY 14, 2018

SuitX industrial exoskeletons reduce the risk of injuries to the wearer without the use of batteries, actuators, or computers. And as with many sci-fi inventions before it—holograms, 3D printing, self-adjusting shoelaces—exoskeletons are making the jump from the silver screen to the real world.

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Industrial Injury Risk 80

Construction Enquirer

MAY 16, 2023

This piping pierced his side causing internal injuries and he was pronounced dead at the scene. 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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Injury Risk Compensation Safety 108