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Making headway: what to do about tower crane safety?

Practical Law Construction

In 2017, three men were killed while a crane was being erected. On the facts, both of these disasters could potentially have been avoided if the training requirements for operators were more stringent, both in terms of general health and safety practices and also the specific procedures for the crane they were operating.

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Building Industry decline in productivity – What can be done?

OmTrak

Governments around the world have spent or borrowed billions of dollars to support businesses and communities and are now seeking to recover the costs. The 2018 Building Confidence report in Australia set out a clear framework to improve regulation and transparency. One key element is the silos of regulation and administration.

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Building Industry decline in productivity – What can be done?

OmTrak

Governments around the world have spent or borrowed billions of dollars to support businesses and communities and are now seeking to recover the costs. The 2018 Building Confidence report in Australia set out a clear framework to improve regulation and transparency. One key element is the silos of regulation and administration.

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OSHA Top 10 Series: Fall Protection Applications and Innovative Technology

Safety Services Company

Considered one of Construction’s ‘Fatal Four’ , falls from height accounted for 381 out of 971 deaths in 2017 in the construction sector, and was the leading cause of construction worker deaths. Fall Protection encompasses all categories that define controls used to prevent injuries resulting from a fall. OSHA Regulations.

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OSHA Top 10 Series: Fall Protection Applications and Innovative Technology

Safety Services Company

Considered one of Construction’s ‘Fatal Four’ , falls from height accounted for 381 out of 971 deaths in 2017 in the construction sector, and was the leading cause of construction worker deaths. Fall Protection encompasses all categories that define controls used to prevent injuries resulting from a fall. OSHA Regulations.

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Find About the Latest News on Construction Worker’s Death at New Stadium Site, Skanska UK Building Earnings Rose £55m, the EU Supplies Most UK Building Imports, and Afghan Refugees Talking About Homelessness in Britain

UK Construction Blog

Police said they were in the “early stages” of an inquiry and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) was aware of the tragedy. ” Stadium contractor Laing O’Rourke will assist Merseyside Police and the Health and Safety Executive. Until further notice, site work has stopped.

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Read the Lates News on Economic Outlook, Glenigan’s December Construction Index, CIP to Build 1GWH BESS in Scotland, and Pre-tax Loss for Laing O’rourke is £288m

UK Construction Blog

As the year winds down, the industry is enjoying cost relief from decreased construction material prices, transportation expenses, and natural gas import prices. Labor shortages may keep construction costs high despite lowering inflation. Since July, building production prices have fallen as inflationary pressure has decreased.