Construction Projects Types And Their Distinctive Traits

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This blog gives you a lowdown on the construction projects types complete with the distinctive traits or characteristics that underscore each kind. Any discussion on construction will be incomplete and superficial if the conversation or debate does not take into consideration or focuses on the various kinds of construction. The word ‘construction’ has a dual connotation-when used as a noun, the expression means any edifice or structure built using manpower and machines/equipment. Alternatively, when used as a verb, construction implies the modus- operandi of erecting Read More +

Fall Prevention Pertaining to the Construction Sector

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Money, training, and inspiration comprise the cornerstones of pragmatic construction safety plans and fall prevention programs that are instrumental in bringing down incidences of fall-related fatalities and injuries. Researchers at School of Health Sciences, Purdue University, conducted a study to find out the specific aspects of construction safety programs of large firms which contributed the most towards decreased falls rate vis-à-vis the smaller units. The research concluded that as the project cost surged, the fall rate plummeted. The researchers contacted a total of 25 firms Read More +

Tips on How to Make Construction Sites Safer for Workers

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‘Deadline’ is one word that is intensely hated in the construction industry. It would not be out of place to say that the mere mention of the word more often than not creates panic and whips up frenzy amongst all who are connected to the industry, especially construction workers and project managers. Individuals engaged in erecting an edifice or structure and project supervisors are two groups of professionals who have to bear the maximum brunt of the pressure of meeting deadlines and not overshoot the Read More +

5 Best Practices for Safety that Can Help Prevent Construction Accidents

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There are umpteen adages and maxims that emphasize and embody the personality of an individual. Aphorisms like “clothes make a man”, “a man is known by the company he keeps” and “face is the index of mind” come instantly to mind. However, in the 21st century, professionalism has become the byword for exemplifying a man or woman’s persona. So, it’d not be out of place to express that ‘you’re what you do’ or to be precise, ‘what you do on a regular basis’. This truism Read More +

Height at Which Taking Fall Protection Measures Become Imperative

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What is the minimum height at which construction workers or employees (engaged in risky jobs at elevated levels) should take fall protection measures and/or use fall safety equipment? Honestly speaking, there is no simple and straightforward answer as the minimum height normally varies from one industry to another. It’d have been much easier for OSHA to frame and enforce fall safety stipulations if the altitude was identical across-the-board. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) under US Dept. of Labor has specified the altitude level for Read More +

City Releases Requirements For Construction Workers To Fulfill

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According to the de Blasio administration, it will be a requirement for every construction worker to go through a 40 hours of safety training as part of a new law released. The details of the number of hours and makeup of the course curriculum were some of the things that had been highly anticipated by the construction sector. There is no other choice but to comply with the new law before the next spring, even though there are certain provisions that have started. In March, Read More +

A Group of Sailors Ensure Safety in the Shipyard

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Bremerton, United States, April 11, 2018 – Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier, USS Nimitz, can always be identified because they wear green ball caps and green crosses towards the backside of the helmets. As the group comprising of 17 sailors works in the safety department, it is responsible to deliver training through several safety programs. James Martinez, the damage controlman, stated that the group always makes sure that the ship is safe at every instance. The job is done efficiently only when everyone is safe Read More +

Challenges a Manager May Come Across at a Construction Site

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Construction sites can be extremely dangerous especially when workers are using heavy construction equipment during the day. But, some dangers may not be obvious and can eventually lead to injuries. So, in order to create a safe construction environment, it’s always essential to protect the construction workers and go ways beyond the standard safety rules. To help you out in a much better way, you can have a look at a list of common construction safety challenges. Different perception of risks People may not be Read More +

A Safe Workplace With Safety Consulting Firms

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If you are planning to have a safe construction workplace then you can achieve it with the safety consulting firms. In order to have comfort in your work you should have a safe workplace. You cannot create a safe workplace on your own. There are some safety consulting firms which will provide you a safe workplace. A safe workplace is not only productive but also a successful workplace. You should create the safety culture and implement the practices and standards to have a secure environment Read More +

Construction Tools for Jobsite Safety

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Job site safety is being taken even more seriously today. Not only is awareness growing, but increased regulatory enforcement and technological advancements are driving the personal protective equipment (PPE) market. In fact, this market is growing so much that Zion Research believes that the industry will be worth $56.06 billion by 2021. How Construction Safety Tools are Growing Today It’s a great time for construction safety devices. Due to its financial viability innovators are spending time and money developing some great construction safety tools today. Read More +