6 Ways To Improve Productivity In Construction Using Technology
- Improving Productivity, TECHNOLOGY
- November 28, 2023
By Derek Hogan, YellowBird Heat stress is one of the most dangerous workplace hazards and is a threat to anyone working in hot environments or is otherwise exposed to extreme heat. If affected workers can’t cool down in time, they may start to experience a variety of symptoms that can lead to serious health concerns.
READ MOREBy Robert Tuman, CCR Safety Consulting Note: OSHA citations are available to the public without login and password, and easily accessed by going to the OSHA.gov website and entering “Establishment Search” in the search box on the upper right hand side. PREPARING FOR AN OSHA INSPECTION Have your safety documentation readily available and keep copies
READ MOREBy Johnny Zitko, AssuredPartners; and Roger Paveza, Vista Safety Consulting If there’s one thing I can promise…as every workplace is unique, every OSHA inspection is unique – as is every inspector. So, let’s outline the structure of the inspection, the employer’s rights, and what you can do to prepare. Employer Preparation Plan in advance! The
READ MOREBy Patrick Hogan, handle.com Unfortunately, many construction businesses see productivity and safety as being at odds. It’s the bitter truth: cutting costs could be to the detriment of job site safety as an ill-advised approach to raising productivity or seeing safety measures as a needless addition to an already complex and complicated construction project. Of
READ MOREby Ben Stevens, Kent Companies The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reports one in ten construction site workers are injured every year. However, statistics show there are 30 minor injuries, 10 serious injuries, and one fatality for every 600 near misses.* With that statistic in mind, how do you capture and learn from those
READ MOREBy Joseph M. Kanfer, Esq., Woolford Kanfer Law, P.C. Even the most safety-minded contractors may find themselves on the wrong end of an OSHA citation, which can be damaging to the business if the contractor is not prepared. However, with good safety policies and documentation practices, contractors can give themselves a fighting chance to minimize
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