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11 Safety Tips When Handling And Storing Construction Materials

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Material handling and storage efficiency are especially critical in the construction industry. There are many heavy-duty and temperature-sensitive materials to consider, and damage and theft concerns may arise anytime. . Any contractor may encounter several difficulties in terms of keeping such materials safe.

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5 Safety Precautions For Multi-Level Construction Sites

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Inspect Your Machines Regularly. They can lead to accidents or injuries. Avoid that from happening by inspecting your equipment regularly. . Regular inspection helps determine any defects in your machines. Some construction injuries happen because of ignorance or lack of knowledge among your workers.

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7 tips for managing health and safety in construction efficiently

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Instead, project managers and foremen must find and fix hazards before they cause injury or illness. Establishing simple procedures for reporting injuries, hazards, etc.: Inspect your jobsite to identify health and safety hazards As jobsite conditions change, new hazards can pop up anytime. Detail what to do in an emergency.

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7 Key Precautions To Ensure Loading Dock Safety

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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. Additionally, many of the hazards in the docks can be prevented by simply using code-compliant fixtures and materials. Final Thoughts.

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Important Things to Know Before Building a Commercial Building

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Current Metal Building Prices Vs. Other Materials. Maintenance requirements are definitely something to think about before you even pick your building material. With metal buildings, they should be inspected and cleaned once a year. For concrete, you’ll need to clean, inspect, and repair cracks as needed.

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Surviving an OSHA Inspection

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Each year OSHA conducts around 50,000 workplace inspections. While the odds of a workplace being inspected are less than 1 percent, it is vital for business owners to understand how to navigate the four steps of an inspection. Step 2 the Inspection. Step 1 Opening Conference.

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What are the common safety violations in construction work and how can you avoid them?

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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. This can mean workers being hit by machinery or falling materials, equipment, etc.

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