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Construction Work Accidents- Where Do the Risks Lie?

Constructonomics

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. In 2012/13, there were 39 fatal injuries to workers within the construction industry. Major Injuries.

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Why PPE is the Last Line of Defense

Construction Business Owner

mhodges Wed, 07/05/2023 - 09:33 Every year, millions of workers get injured on the job, and a significant number of reported occupational injuries are hand related. Depending on the severity, not only do these injuries have a huge medical cost associated with them but are also expensive in terms of lost productivity and wages.

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Construction Risk Management: What to do when your project goes wrong

Lets Build

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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How to Choose Cut-Resistant Gloves

Construction Business Owner

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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OSHA Focus Four: Targeting Physical and Financial Loss

Viewpoint Construction Technology

So it makes sense to understand where the greatest safety risks lie and to have programs in place to address these risk areas. Most safety hazards fall into one of four main categories, and OSHA, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, targets these with specific precautions. They also save financial resources.

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5 Ways To Ensure Safety On The Jobsite

Construction Marketing

This encompasses the procedures, policies, and safety equipment and tools that have to be observed to mitigate the risk of many workplace accidents. Each workplace has their inherent safety risks. A residential construction jobsite will have different risks, compared with those of a commercial building. Conclusion.

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Building a Great Safety Culture Takes a Commitment to Training

Construction Business Owner

The reasons are clear and fundamental: from staying alive to being there for family, and from avoid life-changing injuries to saving money, mitigating legal risk and gaining productivity. Main Image. Mon, 08/03/2020 - 10:53. Why is safety so important? Fill out the form on this page to read the rest of this article. .

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