Construction Junkie

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Thankfully, no injuries were reported. According to WIVB , the collapse was first reported around 9am and, once first responders arrived at the scene, they determined that there were no injuries and no buildings damaged. No injuries were reported, and no buildings were damaged.

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Injury Site News Risk 72

Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Building information modeling (BIM) is growing increasingly popular in construction, and for good reason. But today’s new technologies make it easier to monitor safety and avoid common injuries. We’ve also seen recent examples of automation in construction that prevent repetitive use injuries. Rethink Project Management.

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Contractors Software Software BIM 189

FDR Safety

JUNE 27, 2017

The recordkeeping rule , put in place in May 2016 with an effective date of July 1 of this year, requires employers to electronically submit injury and illness forms to OSHA, which the agency said it would then publish on a searchable website open to the public. The requirements raised significant concerns among many employers.

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OSHA Injury Employment Regulation 120

Construction Marketing

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

Another problem with paper forms is that works sometimes write the same information repeatedly, using expensive carbon copies. An app can collect the same information in a fraction of the time that paper requires. An app can collect the same information in a fraction of the time that paper requires.

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Mobility Inspections Construction Safety 235

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 6, 2019

Modern contractors have the technology tools at their disposal to bring everyone involved in a project together to see relevant data in real-time, provide simple ways to update information for everyone at once and automate communication and workflows. The average client doesn’t want — or need — mounds of information.

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Contractors Software Software Budgeting 217

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 believe that our past experience, knowledge, and wisdom somehow cloaks us from the risk of serious injury, especially in the workplace. There is much more work to be done.

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Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 27, 2021

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? This type of coverage will protect your company from various liabilities , including injury claims, and cover medical expenses.

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Insurance Contractors Accidents Liability 156

Construction Marketing

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

Building Information Modeling. The adoption of Building Information Modeling (BMI) is on the rise. The big data concept refers to the huge quantities of information that have been stored in the past and continue to be stored up-to-date. His area of practice is Personal Injury-Plaintiff, that includes construction accidents.

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Construction Marketing

MAY 19, 2021

Statistics show that there are over 400 injuries and over 20 fatalities each year related to construction in Ontario alone. A majority of construction-related injuries occur due to a lack of proper personal protective equipment (PPE), such as helmets and gloves. Providing adequate safety gear.

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Safety Construction Guidelines Employment 183

FDR Safety

DECEMBER 27, 2016

Employers are now liable for potential problems with their OSHA-required records of work-related injuries and illnesses for five years after the occurrence of any violation, under recently revised regulations, and may need to revise their record-keeping practices. The new regulation, which takes effect Jan.

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OSHA Liability Injury Regulation 120

FDR Safety

JULY 2, 2018

Being prepared to combat a potential grease fire can be the difference between a small fire and major injury. Accumulated gas once ignited can produce a fireball capable of serious injury. While shooting off large fireworks can produce a few “oohs and ahhs” it can also produce disfiguring injuries. When Using Fireworks… 1.

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Safety Injury Risk Housing 120

Viewpoint Construction Technology

AUGUST 18, 2017

Good information leads to good decisions. The right integrated business software solution can provide you with that information and minimize your risk on a daily basis. This is information a construction business owner who has hired that subcontractor needs to know. Businesses succeed when good decisions are made.

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Software Software Risk Insurance 130

Construction Junkie

MAY 11, 2020

Department of Labor Investigation of Roof Workers’ Injuries | OSHA. The investigation proved that the fall protection equipment was actually purchased after the incident occurred and the man was sentenced to 3 years of supervised probation and 30 hours of community service on top of the OSHA fines for his company.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 14, 2018

This single source of data prevents errors and reduces wasted time, since people don’t have to go digging for information in multiple platforms and then wonder if the information is current. In some cases, robotics can also prevent repetitive motion injuries, sprains, or strains that are common in traditional construction work.

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Products Software Software Project Management 221

FDR Safety

JANUARY 6, 2016

This may overstep their authority, but many employers enter into a formal or informal OSHA settlement trying to avoid expensive litigation and abate alleged violations following agency’s suggestions or mandates. Does the suggested or mandated OSHA abatement reduce risk of injury to your employees?

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OSHA Agreement Risk Injury 120

FDR Safety

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

This initial information can be used to help make a business case for conducting risk assessment training and implementation. Examples of hazards and their current controls that could lead to an injury or a fatality are summarized in Table 1. This is a complex topic that safety professionals have been writing about for several decades.

Safety 266

Safety Risk Deals Inventory 266

Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 23, 2018

One contractor did just that and used the information to place materials and equipment in the most logical locations to cut down on all this movement, saving a lot of time. Injuries, safety inspections and other information must be recorded and in some cases submitted to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

Construction 241

Construction Software Software Cash Flow 241

FDR Safety

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

To help our clients that deal with PSM, we would draw your attention to the top 5 most cited standards from PSM NEP : Mechanical Integrity Process safety information PHA Operating procedures Management of change. Unfortunately, there are no clear-cut answers. In most cases, there is nothing but transfer of knowledge via on-the-job learning.

Risk 223

Risk Safety Feasibility Foundation 223

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.: Your awareness program should: Contain steps for reporting hazards, injuries, etc. Include contact information for the person heading the training program.

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Safety Management Inspections Injury 148

FDR Safety

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

Gather information that could lead to more effective training. Many companies will use the information gathered from Mock OSHA Audits to tweak their current safety training programs to become more efficient. Each person has their own safety responsibilities that can be the difference between an on-the-job injury or worse.

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OSHA Safety Regulation Accounting 149

FDR Safety

APRIL 21, 2016

Employers should pay close attention to OSHA’s recent revisions to its enforcement procedures on injury reporting, particularly those dealing with Rapid Response Investigations, which the agency frequently asks companies to conduct after a reportable injury. This caveat swallows any protection promised by the rule.

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OSHA Inspections Injury Employment 120

Safety Services Company

MAY 9, 2024

” According to OSHA , the top 4 contributors to workplace injuries and fatalities are: Falls Struck-By Caught-By/In-Between Electrocution According to a 2022 Bureau of Labor Statistics report on Fatal Occupational Injuries, exposure to electricity accounted for 7% of workplace fatalities.

Safety 126

Safety Electrical Injury Risk 126

FDR Safety

APRIL 27, 2017

Employers reminded to post injury and illness summaries through April; electronic filing not required until July. OSHA’s On-site Consultation Program helps Utah manufacturer reduce workplace injuries and illnesses. Ladder safety is focus of national outreach campaign. Parsons re-approved for VPP Corporate Program.

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OSHA Safety Injury Employment 149

Construction Enquirer

MAY 16, 2023

This piping pierced his side causing internal injuries and he was pronounced dead at the scene. The company was found to have failed to adequately identify the risks involved with pulling cables through a conduit at height even though they had been informed of the problems met by a sub-contractor in an earlier attempt.

Injury 108

Injury Risk Compensation Safety 108

Lets Build

APRIL 15, 2022

In the best case, miscommunication can cause mistakes and delays, but in the worst case, it can cause accidents and injuries on the job site. Other than using reality capture to obtain information about project sites, construction professionals need the skills to act upon that data. Fewer errors and delays and less information loss.

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Construction BIM Project Management Modeling 145

Construction Junkie

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

The good news is that construction companies don’t need to come up with safety topics and information by themselves, there are actually a lot of fantastic resources available online and many of them are free. but they also provide a lot of other information to help train your employees.

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Resource Safety ProCore OSHA 140

Safety Services Company

JUNE 13, 2024

Recent statistics reveal a sobering reality: one in five construction workers experiences a fatal injury annually. Furthermore, the construction industry has the highest reported rates of avoidable injuries and fatalities. Regularly conduct safety meetings and training sessions to keep every team member informed and engaged.

Risk 127

Risk Safety Management Injury 127

FDR Safety

MARCH 11, 2015

The responsibility for recording the injury or illness on the OSHA log belongs to the party who supervises and controls the day-to-day work of the temporary employee. The staffing agency and host employer should establish notification procedures to ensure that when a worker informs one of an injury or illness, the other is notified.

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OSHA Safety Employment Injury 120

Construction Junkie

AUGUST 27, 2020

Their goal with the EVO is to help reduce shoulder, neck, and back injuries from overhead work, repetitive tasks, and overexertion. For more information, check out their EVO Introduction video below: Perhaps even more importantly, the EVO is compatible with standard safety harnesses when working from heights.

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Overhead Construction Injury Retail 131

Lets Build

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Safety violations on construction sites aren’t uncommon—just look at these statistics: Over 20% of all fatal workplace accidents in the EU during 2019 took place in the construction industry, making it the top industry for fatal injuries. Storing all of your QHSE information in one place. During that same time, 59.5%

Safety 141

Safety Accidents OSHA Construction 141

FDR Safety

MARCH 4, 2015

In the wake of new injury and illness reporting requirements put into place Jan. Category 1 includes fatalities, hospitalizations of two or more employees, repeat offenders, hazards covered by an emphasis program, imminent dangers, or injuries to minors. OSHA will then place the incident into Category 1, 2 or 3.

OSHA 120

OSHA Inspections Employment Accidents 120

FDR Safety

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

Slip, trip, and fall hazards are the leading cause of workplace injury when snow isn’t involved. Take the time to be well informed and share your knowledge with your team. Prior to any potential amount of snow, you should identify and mark any potential hazard that could be covered up by snow. Snow only heightens these types of risks.

OSHA 120

OSHA Equipment Resource Injury 120

FDR Safety

JULY 25, 2018

I’m proud of our record in helping clients litigate citations/violations and/or fulfill obligations under informal or formal OSHA settlement agreements. Without a documented procedure, a serious injury is waiting to occur. However, I’m puzzled why companies don’t adequately deal with these issues before the problems occur.

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Employment OSHA Feasibility Safety 120

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 29, 2018

OSHA’s new electronic recordkeeping rule requires employers to submit a 300A form, a record of the company’s recordable injuries and illnesses for the year, by December 31 every year. For more information about improving your construction business, visit our Solutions page. Want more construction news?

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Industrial Construction Employment Contractors 200

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. The conference discussed best practices for developing and delivering safety training programs that are engaging, informative, and tailored to the specific needs of your workforce.

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Safety Contractors Conference Accidents 121

Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

It ensures contractors are staying up-to-date on the latest compliance information. Question: I Needed to Report Injuries on My OSHA Logs. Answer: Keep in mind that injuries and incidents will affect your safety status. Question: What Happens if My OSHA Logs Get Rejected? Do you have more questions? We have the answers!

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FAQ Contractors Management OSHA 89

Construction Marketing

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

It ranges from personnel injuries to property damage. By ensuring you are informed about these issues, you can make the best decision for your company and protect yourself from a potential problem. The risks associated with an uncertified operator can be severe.

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