The Constructor

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

The opportunities and constraints inherent to a site and the response to a program/design brief are analysed and documented in an overall site planning document that should accompany a development application. Good site planning therefore starts with a comprehensive analysis of the site, within the immediate and regional context.

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 4, 2022

Request for Proposal / Site Visit. Scoping / Joint Site Visit. Regular Updates and Inspections. Final Inspection. Identify safety, security and hazardous material issues. The Typical JOC Process: Confirm Project is Suitable for JOC. Contractor Proposal Preparation and Submission. Owner/Client Proposal Review.

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FDR Safety

MARCH 19, 2020

The most important step to take before an OSHA inspection even takes place is selecting a company representative. The company representative is the individual charged with representing the company’s interests during an OSHA inspection. and the company’s health and safety program.

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BD+C

JUNE 8, 2020

OSHA’s in-person checks of construction sites have plunged by 84% during the COVID-19 pandemic. In the first week of March, OSHA conducted about 395 construction inspections. The number of inspections at construction sites dropped to about 65 during the week of April 26.

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Construction Marketing

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

Site Inspections. Paper forms can produce several vulnerabilities and inefficiencies for site inspections. One problem with using paper forms for site inspections is that workers could report inspecting a site they never visited. Site Safety and Compliance Reporting.

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Mobility Inspections Construction Safety 235

Construction Dive

JANUARY 19, 2023

OSHA Regional Administrator Stephen Boyd spoke candidly about the industry’s fatality numbers at AGC’s health and safety conference this week.

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Construction Marketing

JULY 16, 2021

If you’re running a construction business, you’ll need to learn how to properly store and manage different materials on construction sites. Here are some safety tips to consider in handling and storing construction materials: 1. Therefore, you should have the appropriate storage tanks to ensure safety.

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Construction Marketing

JUNE 19, 2023

Crane certifications are crucial for construction site operations due to their critical role and potential risks. A solid commitment to safety can help reduce legal liabilities resulting from accidents or non-compliance with safety regulations. The process combines classroom instruction and hands-on training.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JANUARY 31, 2018

As a contractor, the thought of an OSHA inspection and possible violations probably makes you a little nervous. The government doesn’t take incidents like this lightly, as evidenced by the fact that the cost of penalties levied by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is rising. Safety is a serious matter.

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Lets Build

MAY 12, 2023

Workers are your most valuable asset, and the best way to protect that asset is by implementing a high-quality health and safety program. The key to better managing health and safety in construction is steering away from the traditional reactive approach (taking action after an incident occurs).

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

AUGUST 23, 2018

When people are busy, though, safety can sometimes take a backseat to speed. But that way of thinking can be pretty detrimental, though, as a safety incident at one of your jobsites can really derail a project and could hurt the business’s bottom line. Common Construction Safety Violations in 2017. Scaffolding (1926.451).

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FDR Safety

MARCH 7, 2019

We received such an abundance of feedback, we felt it necessary to dive deeper into the topic of drones and what they can mean for the future of workplace safety. Whether employers like them or not, drones are a safer way to perform inspections. For more advice on workplace safety, please reach out to FDRsafety. More drones.

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Safety Services Company

JUNE 13, 2024

In June, as we celebrate National Safety Month 2024 , it’s imperative to acknowledge the strides made in safety technology within industries like construction, oil, and gas. However, despite the many advancements, challenges persist in ensuring the safety of our workforce. It’s time to rewrite these narratives.

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 28, 2023

The number of surprise construction site safety visits has fallen to a record low. A freedom of information request made by the Unite union discovered that the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) undertook only 7,647 unannounced inspections in 2022/23 – a 2% decline on the previous year when there were 7,793 inspections.

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Safety Services Company

MAY 9, 2024

In May, we celebrate National Electrical Safety Month (NESM) by emphasizing the importance of prioritizing the safety of your team members through strict adherence to electrical safety protocols. Below, we’ll go beyond the basic electrical safety protocols and offer key workplace safety tips to help you stay proactive.

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HardHatChat

APRIL 18, 2016

After all, many practices used on the job site are tried and true – the way construction firms pour cement, lay brick and erect steel has been virtually unchanged for decades. The construction industry has a reputation for sometimes being slow to change, and in some instances that reputation is understandable.

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Construction Marketing

JANUARY 24, 2024

That said, this article will unravel strategies that resonate with professionals, from those who meticulously plan projects to those who wield the tools on-site. Structural engineers design and analyze structures for stability and safety. Conduct safety training and inspections to create a secure work environment.

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FDR Safety

MARCH 16, 2021

Department of Labor’s (DOL) COVID-19 Workplace Safety Plan to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission to OSHA Compliance Safety and Health Officers (CSHO) during inspections. [2]. To the extent possible, all inspections should be conducted in a manner to achieve expeditious issuance of COVID-19-related citations and abatement.

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Plans OSHA Inspections Discrimination 156

Construction Junkie

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

One of the key components to building a proper safety culture is first building awareness. The good news is that construction companies don’t need to come up with safety topics and information by themselves, there are actually a lot of fantastic resources available online and many of them are free.

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Lets Build

AUGUST 26, 2022

Helps reduce and eliminate waste on construction sites. Improves safety and reduces uncertainty. By following the 5S lean construction management workflow, project managers and contractors can reduce on-site waste , increase productivity, and instil a quality culture. Incorporating a cleaning inspection schedule.

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Construction Today

AUGUST 2, 2024

Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has imposed a $199,761 fine on MDM & Sons Construction LLC, an Indiana-based contractor, for multiple safety violations observed at two construction sites in Perrysburg, Ohio.

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Fieldwire

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

For example, in the United States, an astounding one out of every five deaths in the workplace is due to a construction accident , according to statistics published by the country’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Perhaps most fundamentally, there needs to be a safety management system in place. Safety Training.

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 11, 2023

Safety inspectors are launching a three-month campaign this summer to tackle the threat of dust on construction sites. Inspections will specifically focus on dust control, checking employers and workers know the risks, plan their work, and are using the right controls. ”

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FDR Safety

APRIL 13, 2015

If you want to see what a company can accomplish with a laser focus on safety, you need to look no further than National Steel City , a leading steel construction and erection company. Now National Steel City is taking its commitment even further by expanding its program to include off-the-job safety. Accident Prevention'

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 12, 2018

If you work in construction, you’re familiar the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), whose standards regulate safety on the nation’s construction sites. We’ve seen a rise in OSHA fines and even criminal charges related to safety incidents recently. Compliance management is no small task.

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Lets Build

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Increasing the speed of response in your construction sites is the first step towards a project with full site visibility where all stakeholders are facing the same direction. Read more: Good communication on the job site – Connect your teams and see everything. This is where timely communication comes into the picture.

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Construction Junkie

AUGUST 13, 2020

courtesy of Construction Safety Week. OSHA’s Safe + Sound Week is currently underway and, if you’re like me and you missed it, there are 2 more upcoming safety awareness weeks that you can get your company involved with. Suggested activities include holding toolbox talks, performing PPE inspections, and developing rescue plans.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 26, 2022

There’s no doubt about it: safety matters. While nothing beats a combination of training, safety culture, and leadership buy-in, innovation is playing an increasingly important role on- and off-site. . Technology has advanced significantly in recent years in the realm of construction safety. Machine Learning and AI.

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Pro Builder

JULY 28, 2022

Excavation and Trench Safety Best Practices for Construction Jobsites. Know the risks and the corrective measures you should take on your jobsites to ensure crew safety and prevent excavation fatalities. Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA). OSHA is making trenching and excavation safety its No.

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BD+C

JUNE 10, 2021

This month, the New York City Department of Buildings deployed teams of enforcement inspectors to perform safety inspections at the city’s larger and more complex construction sites. The action followed the deaths of three construction workers over a two-week period. Two of these fatal incidents resulted from worker falls.

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ENR Construction

MARCH 31, 2020

Meanwhile, Los Angeles issues new site safety guidelines and additional site inspections based on public reports of violations. Six Bay Area counties announced Tuesday that most construction is to be halted due to a tightened, joint shelter-in-place order.

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Construction Marketing

JUNE 7, 2024

Preparing the Site The first step in installing a metal carport is to prepare the site. Proper site preparation is essential for the long-term durability and structural integrity of your metal carport. Regular inspections are recommended to check for any loose hardware, rust spots, or damage caused by severe weather.

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FDR Safety

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

OSHA is launching what it calls a “surge” of planned inspections of manufacturers in Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas focused on amputation hazards. In a press release, OSHA said that amputations most frequently occur during the operation of machinery without adequate safety guards.

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Construction Equipment

JANUARY 8, 2021

Michigan OSHA (MIOSHA) will conduct inspections at job sites where workers are most likely to be exposed to respirable crystalline silica as part of the agency’s recently launched emphasis program aimed at reducing exposure to silica and preventing silicosis, reports Safety+Health magazine, the…

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 14, 2022

Construction safety is essential for a project to go smoothly and, more importantly, get crews home safe. Good construction safety software can make a significant difference in the level of safety at your construction site. What is Construction Safety Management Software? .

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Construction sites these days have no shortage of data: design and BIM data from the planning stages of a project, jobsite data collected by wearables, mobile devices and sensors on equipment/materials, accounting and job progress data from the office, project management data and much more. Reducing Risk and Increasing Safety.

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Safety Services Company

MARCH 1, 2024

So, with falls being a fear for contractors, initiatives like National Ladder Safety Month are vital. Here at Safety Services Company, we are committed to observing initiatives like these to save lives and build a strong safety culture. Construction sites make up the vast majority of accidents and, unfortunately, fatalities.

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