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 +

Important Reasons of Considering Safety Training of The Employees

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Safety training programs are important for construction companies and their workers. Some of the crucial reasons for considering a standard safety training program for your employees include: Avoid accidents One of the most important things a good safety program ensures is a reduction of the number of accidents at the workplace. This will keep the workers safer and prevent any tragedies from happening. It will also avoid the construction companies protected from costly legal complexities. Improved quality standard While performing the core operations when the Read More +

Tips on Personal Safety While Working in Construction Sites

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Construction site workers and laborers are constantly vulnerable to a range of hazards including but not limited to falls from buildings, scaffolding collapse, ladder slippage, and neglecting to put on or use personal safety equipment. On any working day, an estimated 6.5 million individuals are engaged in about 2, 52, 000 constructions sites throughout the country. Accidents and injuries that turn to be fatalistic leading to the death of workers or their becoming crippled so as to render them indisposed for employment are much higher Read More +

Watchdogs for Commercial Construction Forecast Job Growth and High Revenues

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Watchdogs for Commercial Construction Forecast Job Growth and High Revenues
The US Chamber of Commerce together with the USG (United States Gypsum) Corporation has published surveys that strongly point towards the commercial construction sector’s development and growth in 2017. Commercial construction is experiencing a boom throughout the US making employers and contractors optimistic about a vertical expansion in the construction and building sector. The USG in cooperation with the US Chamber of Commerce releases a CCI index every 3 months or quarterly that throws light on the outlook and prospects pertaining to the construction sector Read More +