Construction Equipment

JUNE 13, 2019

Although little data exists on injuries to women in construction, a report in the Guardian highlighted the ways safety designs tend to neglect finding appropriate sizing for female bodies. The article first cites the New York Committee for Occupational Safety & Health (NYCOSH), which references…

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Green Building Law Update

JULY 19, 2020

What [the bill] really is referring to is these big, glass buildings today that literally threaten the existence of birds because birds fly into the glass, unable to realize that it is glass, and they are dying by the millions as a result of these big, glass buildings,” said County Council chair, Deb Jung, who sponsored the bill.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Because everyone involved in a construction project can reference BIM models as needed, there’s less confusion, fewer mistakes and consequently fewer delays. But today’s new technologies make it easier to monitor safety and avoid common injuries. BIM can even help building owners with maintenance down the road.

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FDR Safety

JANUARY 9, 2018

Most employers recognize that tasks which are routine, repetitive and integral to production qualify for the Minor Servicing Exemption to 29 CFR 1910.147 , Control of Hazardous Energy, commonly referred to as LOTO. These tasks, along with testing and positioning, are not topics of this blog.

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Construction Law

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Under English law, pure economic loss is a concept that typically arises in the context of the tort of negligence and refers to financial loss that has not been caused by physical damage to property or injury to a person. This story is only available to subscribers to the printed edition of Construction Law.

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FDR Safety

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Of concern is how the concept of zero energy or a zero-energy state can negatively impact equipment design (hereafter, the term “equipment” is used to refer to machines, equipment, lines, cells, processes, etc.) Examples of such impacts are: •impeding efficient and effective equipment designs when tasks (e.g.,

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Safety Services Company

JANUARY 21, 2018

Repetitive strain injuries (RSI) are those which affect nerves, joints, tendons, tendon sheathes, and muscles. Estimates suggest that repetitive motion injuries cost United States businesses over $20 billion just in workers’ compensation alone. Lift heavy objects slowly and smoothly, as jerky movements can cause muscle injuries.

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Construction Marketing

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

It ranges from personnel injuries to property damage. Ask for References Asking for references is an important step in hiring a certified crane operator, so don’t skip it! The risks associated with an uncertified operator can be severe.

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Construction Marketing

MAY 21, 2021

Workplace safety, also known as occupational health and safety, refers to the act of providing a safe working environment for everyone in the workplace. Workplace accidents and injuries can stall the smooth flow of construction or jobsite operations. Conclusion. These can also lead to costly expenses for companies.

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Construction Junkie

MARCH 2, 2021

In the construction industry, falls from height are continuously the leading cause of jobsite injuries, fatalities, and, as a result, OSHA citations. Photo provided by OSHA/NIOSH.

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Construction Marketing

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

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. These advancements in technology will significantly minimize construction injuries and lead to more spectacular civil engineering structures. The Big Data Concept. Author Bio: David B.

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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 has been referred to as a “safe harbor.”.

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FDR Safety

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Achieving acceptable risk shall include reducing the likelihood of injury to a minimum. Without this consensus, workers, manager, and executives may go in different directions on what constitutes a hazard, a risk, and the appropriate level of controls, could result in a serious injury or fatality. 1] Lean Journey, M.

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Construction Marketing

JUNE 14, 2021

On the other hand, rigging refers to the assembly of equipment such as cables, wire rope, and related hardware used in construction for lifting heavy objects, like girders, into place. Failing to do so is one of the many workplace injuries that can put you out of business. Dangers Of Hoisting And Rigging. 4) Unstable Crane.

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Construction Junkie

MARCH 2, 2021

In the construction industry, falls from height are continuously the leading cause of jobsite injuries, fatalities, and, as a result, OSHA citations. Photo provided by OSHA/NIOSH. From May 3-May 7, OSHA invites construction employers and stakeholders to take part in their 8th annual National Safety Stand Down to Prevent Falls in Construction.

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FDR Safety

JULY 19, 2013

If it is determined that isocyanates are present, exposure records and injury and illness information will be reviewed for indication of exposures. This will provide a reference to compare to OSHA’s results in case there is a discrepancy.

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 6, 2021

The DeWalt Mobile Pro app offers basic calculation and reference tools with optional add-ons to customize the app for your needs, the developer says. This free app enables timely bid or estimate submittals, contains your personal and most-used labor rates, and stores client info for easy reference. . . Build your own.

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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. If you found it frustrating to the point where you finally gave up, welcome to the real world. Finding safeguards for a specific task is challenging because a physical guard may not be feasible.

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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. If you found it frustrating to the point where you finally gave up, welcome to the real world. Finding safeguards for a specific task is challenging because a physical guard may not be feasible.

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Safety Services Company

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Per OSHA’s regulation 29 CFR 1904, employers with more than 10 employees are required to keep a record of serious work-related injuries and illnesses. For example, accidentally reporting an injury that did not occur on the jobsite or reporting a cut or scrape that isn’t a recordable accident could have dire consequences. What is TRIR?

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Construction Marketing

JULY 30, 2019

Since plumbing problems are prevalent in almost every home, your buddies and relatives should be able to refer you to a plumbing contractor that they trust. Besides that, if they are insured, you can be sure they will not become a liability in case they suffer an injury in the process of doing their job.

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Safety Services Company

MARCH 1, 2024

In this blog, let’s break down the major causes of ladder-related injuries, the safety essentials for contractors, and how to ensure safety and compliance for your workers at all times! Construction sites make up the vast majority of accidents and, unfortunately, fatalities. This ensures workers climb at a slower pace.

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Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 21, 2013

Based on data collected over the past ten years, ESA has identified that over 70% of all electrical injuries and fatalities occur in four specific areas. These areas have been identified as priorities for reducing electrical fatalities, serious injuries, damage and loss in Ontario. Data on non-serious incidents is taken as provided.

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Lets Build

MAY 19, 2023

This helps to mitigate potential risks and liabilities, safeguarding the well-being of workers and minimising the likelihood of accidents or injuries. By doing so, it becomes a vital reference material during pre-task planning and discussions. It serves as a guide that helps them stay organised and focused on their assigned duties.

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Construction Specifier

AUGUST 22, 2024

Reduce slips, trips, and falls One-third of all patients fall more than once during hospitalization, with 25 to 50 percent of fallers suffering injuries. 5 Falls with injury are considered serious reportable “never-events” by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and are non-reimbursable to the health system.

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Construction Specifier

JANUARY 13, 2025

With slips, trips, and falls constituting a significant percentage of workplace injuries, including 67 percent occurring on level surfaces, achieving and maintaining an appropriate COF is critical for user safety. DCOF is a measurement of the floor, similar to Ra and Mohs. and B101.4.

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Julian Construction

APRIL 1, 2011

Older structures can collapse completely, trapping loved ones, and creating lasting injuries and even in the most extreme cases, death. You’ll find out exactly what needs to be done to prevent earthquake damage to your home and protect your family from injury. Retrofitting a home can help prevent earthquake damage.

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Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The Importance of Prequalification and Contractor Management Prequalification refers to the process of assessing and evaluating potential contractors or subcontractors before awarding them a project. It ensures that the involved parties meet quality standards and maintain consistency and reliability of products and services.

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Digger Blog

MARCH 2, 2013

Within the modular Prolec Safety Controller, core software in the integral PME system processes sensor data to model exact positional references. “Damage causes unnecessary costs, creates project delay and can cause serious personal injury; utility-finder is the solution.”

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Safety Services Company

AUGUST 6, 2020

But for some workers – generally speaking, those already back on the job site – “stay safe” refers to something a little different. It’s preventing illness, sure, but also managing hazards, preventing injuries, and bringing workers home safe at the end of the day. Health and safety in the workplace isn’t a 2020 “coroniquette”.

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Construction Lawyer

DECEMBER 17, 2014

The Illinois legislature has passed a bill that repeals both the Statute of Limitations and Statute of Repose for construction if there is an alleged injury resulting from "the discharge into the environment of asbestos." See Senate Bill 2221. The bill has been sent to the governor who is expected to sign it. This raises profound issues.

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Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

Determining the long-term cost savings of incorporating an all-encompassing safety culture is often referred to as ROI, or Return on Investment. To get an idea of how ROI works, it’s important to start by inspecting the actual cost of an injury. lose nearly $2 billion each year as a result of worker injury and harm to health.

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Safety Services Company

MARCH 27, 2015

If you add in the slip or trip injuries that are reported incorrectly because they resulted in strains and sprains or are “bodily reaction” (a slip/trip/balance issue that didn’t result in impact)? Direction refers to where you focus, either internally (proper procedures, a chronic pain in part of body, etc.)

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Safety Services Company

MARCH 29, 2018

It refers to what you wear to protect against a hazard. Musculoskeletal: Back belts, joint braces, and other devices designed to prevent overexertion-type injuries. In a hazardous environment or operation, the right application and use of PPE will reduce injuries or exposure in the workplace. What is PPE?

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DebunkTheBIM

SEPTEMBER 17, 2011

You are free to pull the model apart, reference it back to the drawings we issued. he says, adding to the injury “There are proper channels to address your queries. then lifts both hands up in the air, palms turned to me – showing the non-existence of any weapons. The building is resolved, coordinated, documented. Send us an RFI.

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FDR Safety

SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

OSHA gives the following example to illustrate the difference: “Employees are conducting sanding operations that create sparks in the proximity of magnesium dust (workplace condition or practice) exposing them to the serious injury of burns from a fire (potential for physical harm).

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Julian Construction

AUGUST 1, 2012

” “Earthquake preparation is important, and can help prevent injuries and property damage. Listed below are links to weblogs that reference Foundation Repair Company Gives Tips on Earthquake Preparedness : Comments. A major earthquake can uproot trees, collapse buildings, bridges and parking structures, and buckle roads.”

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