OSHA Top Four Construction Hazards

August 30, 2012

The top four causes of construction fatalities are: falls, struck-by, caught-in/between and
e.lectrocutions. Here are OSHA tips to prevent injuries and deaths caused by these four hazards.

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The Key to Faster Construction Payment: Better Communication

Most recent Levelset survey of contractors suggests the three biggest factors helping contractors get paid faster boil down to communication: expectations, status and timelines

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10 Hottest Construction Stories This Week: Cummins EPA 2021 X12 and X15 Engines Use Less Fuel

Most-read construction stories include Caterpillar and PAC-MAN rolling out a new game, a test of orange pavement markings in work zones, new Cat S42 rugged smartphone withstands submerged scrubbing and more

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How PPP Loans Can Challenge Revenue Growth for State DOT Contractors

Experts say there may be some long-term revenue-generating challenges that come from taking advantage of the Paycheck Protection Program loan

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Cat S42 Rugged Construction Smartphone Beats MIL SPEC

Waterproof and dust-proof smartphones with the Cat brand can all be regularly and thoroughly disinfected by being submerged and scrubbed with hot soapy water or disinfectant for COVID-19 hygiene, and beat severe drop tests

Lawsuits Filed Against Contractors in New Orleans 2019 Hard Rock Hotel Collapse

Contractors and subcontractors working on the Hard Rock Hotel face a lawsuit from the development owner in additional to previously issued OSHA citations and fines.

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Excavation-related Damages to Utilities Cost the U.S. Roughly $30 Billion in 2019

Common Ground Alliance’s annual DIRT Report reveals that utility damages continue to trend upward, despite construction spending remaining flat.

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The Contractor's Best Friend Podcast: Is Your Crew Really Ready for an Emergency?

Assess the potential emergencies your crew could face and create proactive plans so all are prepared.

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New OSHA Guidance Requires Reporting Work-Related COVID-19 Infections and Deaths

Guidance defines a coronavirus ‘work-related incident’ and sets the expected reporting deadline for within eight hours of knowing both that an employee died of a work-related case of COVID-19

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ISN's Orange Book – 2020 is a Guide to Safe Worksites and Contractor Management

Data-driven analytics and COVID-19 best practices provide actionable insights on how to improve contractor management, and ultimately improve workplace safety

Customizable Software Platform Mitigates Distracted Driving

Truce Software offers fleet intelligence to increase driver safety and reduce distracted workers.

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Skudo Commercial System

The Skudo Commercial System is ideal to protect surfaces from construction site damages and spills on large commercial projects.

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J-CAP Safety Cover

The J-CAP OSHA Approved Safety Cover protects against lacerations while taking away the risk of impalement from above grade level falls up to 10 ft. (3.04 m).

Construction Worker Dies After Fall at Air and Space Museum

A drywaller died Monday after a fall from a 'hoist' while working on the renovation of the National Air and Space Museum on Washington D.C.'s Capital Mall

Chaney Enterprises Uses Zello Push-to-Talk Service to Improve Driver Communication and Safety

Building materials supplier Chaney Enterprises upgrades from closed-loop communication system to Zello platform.

Allen Engineering, concrete equipment manufacturer, is celebrating more than 1,000 days without lost time due to injury.

Allen Engineering Celebrates Over 1,000 Days Without Lost Time Due to Injury

Allen Engineering celebrates over 1,000 days without lost time due to injury.

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Advanced Technologies Continue to Revolutionize the Hardhat

Lantronix Inc. has integrated its IoT wireless connectivity and power management technologies into the Guardhat Communicator smart hardhat.

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The Deadly Risk of Social Stigma and Shame Around Emotional and Mental Health

In a male-driven industry like construction, embarrassment or shame can prevent sufferers from talking about mental health issues and getting the help they need before adding to the industry's disproportionate suicide rate

The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), in observance of Construction Safety Week, released a collection of resources to help support the construction industry's ongoing commitment to safety.

Propane Council Marks Construction Safety Week with New Safety Resources

The Propane Education & Research Council, in observance of Construction Safety Week, released a collection of resources to help support the construction industry's ongoing commitment to safety.

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10 Safety Reminders for Managing Propane on Construction Jobsites

These reminders can keep crews safe and in command around propane-powered light construction equipment.

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OSHA Webinar Launches 7th Annual National Stand-Down To Prevent Falls

Webinar on September 14 will kick-off the week-long National Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction.

It’s important to remember that a JSA is a living, ever-changing document. Employees should constantly be on the lookout for all of the hazards listed.

Questions to Ask About Your Construction Jobsite Safety Analysis

There are many ways to create Jobsite Safety Analysis (JSA) lists but an effective approach is to create a living document based on feedback from employees.

Scott Ketcham, director of OSHA’s Directorate of Construction, will once again provide the keynote address and participate in a Q&A session that will conclude the conference.

OSHA Director to Keynote NCCCO Foundation Event

The Fifth Annual Industry Forum on Personnel Qualifications has been rescheduled for Thursday, October 29, 2020 as a virtual event, the NCCCO Foundation has announced.

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7th Annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls to be Held September 14-18

OSHA is encouraging employers to provide safety demonstrations on fall protection equipment, conduct talks regarding fall-related hazards, safety policies, goals and expectations and promote the event on social media.

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Using the Military’s OODA Loop to Improve Construction Safety

Safety huddles that make a difference on construction projects exercise the workforce’s ability to Observe, Orient, Decide and Act quickly, effectively and safely

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Public and Private Sectors Working Together To Improve Texas Highway Project Safety

ARTBA and Texas transportation stakeholders work hand-in-hand through the COVID-19 pandemic to improve traffic safety and significantly reduce worker injuries.

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United Rentals Shares 8 Critical Trench Box Safety Tips

United Rentals outlines how safety can power productivity in underground projects.

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Las Vegas General Contractor Uses Opti-Clean Cube to Fight COVID-19

SR Construction is leading the fight against COVID-19 with the world’s first deployment of the Xtreme Opti-Clean Cube.