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Driver & Vehicle Compliance for Construction Companies

Construction Business Owner

During his employment in the industry, he was responsible for DOT compliance, policy development, driver human resources, driver training and training program development, as well as claims management and accident and injury prevention. Bob O’Connell CTP J.

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Supreme Court to decide Climate Change Case

Green Building Law Update

1447(d) permits a court of appeals to review any issue encompassed in a district court’s order remanding a removed case to state court when the removing defendant premised removal in part on the federal-officer removal statute, 28 U.S.C. courts risk being the next vehicle in the car wreck of confidence the public has in scientists.

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Construction Liability Issues: Common Risks and How to Mitigate Them

Building Radar

Construction projects, by their very nature, involve a significant degree of risk. Understanding these risks and knowing how to mitigate them is crucial for anyone involved in construction, whether you’re a contractor, developer, or project manager. Common Construction Liability Issues 1. Documentation is also key.

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Process Safety vs. Personal Safety

Safety Services Company

For anyone working in safety or in a high-risk industry such as a refinery or manufacturing plant, you’re probably heard the term process safety. Process safety is primarily aimed at putting in place controls to mitigate the risk of major and potentially catastrophic events in the workplace. Process Safety vs. Personal Safety.

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Worker Hydration Key to Preventing Heat-related Illness

Safety Services Company

Employers also need to know and share how to prevent illness or injury. Therefore, a dehydrated worker faces more risk from workplace heat. Safety and health organizations recommend workers who face a risk of heat-related illness to drink small amounts of cool, non-alcoholic, liquids frequently — one cup every 20 minutes.

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Selecting anchor clips for metal cladding

Construction Specifier

A failing anchor is laden with potential liability for risks to property and personal injury. Usually, a coated aluminum or stainless-steel hardware and anchor clips are preferred to avoid the risk of electrolytic corrosion that can occur between dissimilar metals in the presence of a corrosive solution.

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Responding to Common Workplace Emergencies

Safety Services Company

During an earthquake, people in most workplaces are at the greatest risk from collapsing ceilings, windows, light fixtures, and other falling objects. Estimate human injuries and casualties. Permit only trained responders to use fire extinguishers. Earthquake. What to do: If indoors, stay there. Assess damage to the workplace.

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