Workers and employers in the construction industry continue to face numerous emerging risks and challenges. Construction risk managers and contractors need to be at the top of their game. Know the risks involved and learn how to prevent them from happening. Whether its residential or commercial, Risk & Insurance believes a project needs a keen…
Fall protection and safety is a major concern at construction sites. In fact, OSHA cites injuries from falls as one of its top 10 worksite injuries. Falls and falling objects can result from unstable working surfaces, ladders that are not safely positioned and misuse of fall protection. Workers are also subject to falls or the…
Understanding the science behind vibration damage can help construction companies avoid costly, and frequent, construction losses. The cost can be more than financial, putting the reputations of construction companies at risk, as one contractor learned. Vibration from bridge construction activity damaged a house, according to a lawsuit filed by a nearby homeowner. The lawsuit threatened…
There’s a buzz in the air at construction sites around the country, and it has nothing to do with power saws. Among commercial drones, the construction industry leads all sectors with 239% growth in industry adoption year over year, according to a global report. With that comes legal questions and concerns related to these devices. Below are…
A recent survey by the National Safety Council found that 69 percent of workers feel fatigued at work, exposing themselves to on-the-job accidents and injuries. The workers facing the most risk of fatigue-related accidents are those who do shift work, particularly in industries like construction. In fact, 100 percent of construction workers surveyed reported experiencing…
About 2 million construction workers are exposed to respirable crystalline silica in over 600,000 workplaces. OSHA estimates that more than 840,000 of these workers are exposed to silica levels that exceed the new permissible exposure limit (PEL). Exposure to respirable crystalline silica can cause kidney disease, silicosis, lung cancer and other respiratory diseases. Here is…
Site preparation for an oil and gas well usually looks like any other construction site. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) uses Safety and Health Regulations for Construction (29 CFR 1926) to assess safety compliance during this phase of the development of a drilling site. Process: Leveling Site The site is leveled (if necessary)…
Companies are becoming increasingly reliant on emerging technologies. Data centers are increasingly vital to business operations. Complex, digitally controlled, remotely operated machinery is replacing much of the manual operator control equipment. This rapidly evolving technology means new risks for businesses. While the term “equipment” once primarily referred to boilers, today’s equipment is more complex, and is controlled…
As some construction projects become more complex, the demand for lifting larger loads grows, which is affecting the size of cranes and the complexity of lifts. Lifting operations depend on a team approach, careful planning and continued training to stay current with industry rules and regulations. Crane safety includes both basic and advanced planning as…
Construction tasks often require working around heavy equipment and being in situations that can cause serious injury. Follow these simple guidelines to ensure that you’re lifting properly. Proper Lifting Techniques Wear gloves if you are lifting rough equipment. Clear away any potential obstacles before beginning to carry an object. Get a good grip and stable…
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