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Why You Should Document Jobsite Safety Inspections

Construction Business Owner

They further require that an employer’s injury and illness prevention program must provide for “frequent and regular inspections of the jobsite” [reference 29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2)].'

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The Importance of Inspections & Fleet Maintenance

Construction Business Owner

Recently, a crew working a “tilt-up” job in Austin, Texas, got a frightening reminder of how important regular crane maintenance and equipment inspections can be after an accident on the jobsite. You can watch live video of the accident at youtube.com/watch?v=Mn6PYOG6sWw.). v=Mn6PYOG6sWw.).

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How to Identify Concrete Distress in Visual Inspection Report?

The Constructor

Concrete may suffer from several types of distresses, such as delamination, chalking, crack, and flaking, that must be accurately described and identified in the visual inspection report. The post How to Identify Concrete Distress in Visual Inspection Report? This helps engineers […]. appeared first on The Constructor.

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What are the inspections carried out by local authorities while construction?

The Constructor

What are the inspections carried out by local authorities while construction? The post What are the inspections carried out by local authorities.

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Inspection and Testing of Ready Mix Concrete

The Constructor

Inspection and testing of ready mix concrete is crucial to ensure that all specified conditions meet the acceptable criteria. Ready mix concrete,

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Precautions for Bored Piles Construction and Inspection

The Constructor

There are several precautions that need to be considered while inspection and construction of bored pile foundation is preceded. These precautions.

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How to Respond to an OSHA Inspection

Construction Business Owner

Whether an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) inspection of your workplace is triggered by a workplace injury, a formal complaint or a programmed, wall-to-wall inspection, being prepared for it will help limit exposure and defend against any citations that may be issued.