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What Certifications Does A Crane Need To Operate On Construction Sites?

Construction Marketing

Crane certifications are crucial for construction site operations due to their critical role and potential risks. Promoting safety in construction sites involves ensuring operators understand standard procedures, equipment inspections, load calculations, and hazard identification.

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5 Hoisting And Rigging Hazards To Watch Out For

Construction Marketing

When working on manufacturing or construction sites, safety is always a top priority. Overhead cranes, most of the time, have electrical hazards with their power lines and wiring. For this reason, safety should be the priority when working with an overhead crane and electric cables. 2) Electrical Hazards.

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Contractor Cited for Electrocution Hazards

Construction Equipment

work site where required safeguards were not used, according to OSHA. A May 9 OSHA inspection found that employees used a trench rod and a fiberglass pole with a metal end to lift overhead power lines, so that workers could move excavating equipment under the lines and onto the work site. Gioioso & Sons Inc.

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COVID-19 – IMPACT ON CONSTRUCTION

Chianelli Estimating

Instead of the normal spring boom, construction sites have been asked to shut down and have been secured in place. So what happens when the engine get restarted and the stalled construction sites reopen, projects that were put on hold will be back in the works and new jobs will be out for bid. No one is safe.

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National Electrical Safety Month: Key Workplace Safety Tips

Safety Services Company

We’ll also explore best practices to comply with OSHA regulations and foster a culture of electrical safety on all of your job sites and work projects. Overloaded Circuits: Construction sites often rely on extension cords and temporary power sources.

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7 Ways to Improve Construction Site Safety

Levelset

Struck-by : Building materials being unloaded overhead by cranes or booms frequently result in struck-by incidents. Electrocution : Contact with overhead power lines and electrical power boxes presents risks that can lead to serious injury or death during the construction phase. . 7 best practices to improve construction site safety.

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HOW SAFE IS YOUR BUSINESS?

Safety Services Company

Creating new processes that are more efficient, and reducing material costs and overhead are critical parts of the profit equation, but cutting corners and skimping on safety are not. This free program offers an on-site consultation and analysis of your safety programs and practices.

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