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The Changing Landscape of On-Site Employee Health and Safety
iStock/richard johnson In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, on-site construction operations have been dramatically altered. Beginning in March, many construction sites across the United States were temporarily shut down. Only essential projects were able to continue operations. As states begin to reopen their economies, projects are slowly resuming with some major changes to health and […]
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3 Ways to Run a Safer Job Site
iStock/Oranat Taesuwan Safety should be built into every aspect of a project, from initial planning to completion. But I’ve worked in the trenches. I know when you’re dealing with day-to-day issues caused by everything from material delays to the weather. It’s challenging to keep safety at the top of your priority list. Leaders who fail […]
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How to Help Prevent Accidents on Your Construction Site
Accident prevention is an essential part of running a construction site. According to data released by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), 21.1% of workplace fatalities occur in the construction industry. In other words, a little more than one in five workplace fatalities happen in the construction sector. You can’t be reactive when it […]
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ABC Shares its ‘DNA’ With Builders to Improve Safety
When work starts on a job site, there is nothing that builders want less than an accident. Many firms continuously make safety their No. 1 priority, and the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) is helping them hone their skills so that their employees never have to suffer these unfortunate incidents. As reported by the South Jersey Observer, […]
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Builders Can Avoid Accidents By Committing to a Safety Culture
Construction workers are more vulnerable to injuries than employees in other occupations due to the unique hazards and risks they face. Each year, one in 10 construction workers is injured while on the job, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). This high prevalence of injuries is alarming for both the workers on-site […]
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Why Building Safety Professionals Are Needed Now, More than Ever
The role of a building safety professional is often overshadowed. From code officials and building inspectors to permit technicians and fire marshals, these individuals play a major role in ensuring that all commercial, residential, public assembly and other buildings are constructed safely and in accordance with the most up-to-date building codes. Building codes address structural […]
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Work Safe in the Winter Season
Construction can be a dangerous job any time of the year, but when the snow, ice and frigid temperatures of winter arrive, so does a season of hazards and frustrations. Here are some tips for keeping your jobsite safe and efficient during these cold, grueling months. Educate Your Team When autumn arrives, take time to […]
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How to Improve Safety on Your Highway Projects
Highway construction projects can be dangerous for both workers onsite and the motoring public due to a variety of unique circumstances. In fact, there are on average 123 construction worker fatalities on highway construction sites per year, according to The Bureau of Labor Statistics. The same organization found that vehicle crashes in work zones have […]
Read MoreCleveland Construction shares its best practices for protecting the public.
Cleveland Construction shares its best practices for public safety in an orientation video. The company says that this requires a team effort among its employees.
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Vogtle 3&4: 2019 Year End Video
Bechtel Corporation highlights its team members on the Vogtle 3 & 4 construction project in Waynesboro, Ga. With their work, the company managed to be both safe and successful in 2019.
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