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Electrocutions: A Very Scary Reality at Construction Sites

CCR Magazine

of these deaths are from construction site electrocutions. OSHA also highlights that electrocutions are the third-highest cause of workers’ deaths after falls and hits from construction materials and equipment. The following article reviews electrocution accidents in construction sites.

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How Can We Improve Safety on Dangerous Construction Sites?

Construction Daily News

Construction is a necessary yet risky industry. People need to work on scaffolding, maneuver around electrical wiring and build floors that reach well into the sky. It’s always possible to reduce safety risks if you keep an open mind and try innovative ideas. Which Types of Construction Sites Are the Most Dangerous?

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A Guide to Installing CCTV For Building Sites

CCR Magazine

Every construction site presents a variety of specific security risks that require attention and solutions. Regardless of the type of security risk that a site presents, video surveillance is an imperative form of protection. Heavy machinery may be involved in moving heavy or oversized materials. IP cameras.

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5 Hoisting And Rigging Hazards To Watch Out For

Construction Marketing

When working on manufacturing or construction sites, safety is always a top priority. On the other hand, rigging refers to the assembly of equipment such as cables, wire rope, and related hardware used in construction for lifting heavy objects, like girders, into place. 2) Electrical Hazards. 3) Risk Of Falling Materials.

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Construction Power 101: Getting Set Up the Right Way

CCR Magazine

Temporary power is essential for construction sites, providing electricity for tools, lighting, and equipment before permanent connections are available. Proper installation involves site assessment, professional setup, safety inspections, and compliance with local regulations to prevent hazards.

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Top 8 Ways to Avoid Power Outages on Construction Sites

Construction Daily News

Construction professionals mitigate various issues daily that disrupt on-site operations. The Dangers of a Sudden Power Outage Construction and electricity have a close relationship that results in productivity and profit. When the machines stop working and the lights at a construction site shut down, everything must go on hold.

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Top 8 Construction Health and Safety Hazards — and Ways to Protect Your Jobsite

Levelset

In the construction industry, a lot can go wrong with the progress and completion of the structure itself. By the same token, many potential situations pose risk to the health and safety of your employees and others working on the jobsite. of all deaths in the construction industry. . Getting caught in or between. Electrocution.