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Increase work site productivity

Construction projects are a huge undertaking, and the bottom line is that there is a lot to be done and the client is looking for the best product for their money. Delivering the best product is key and lies heavily on construction site productivity and the ability to accomplish the project quickly. Here are a few ways to improve your construction site productivity to help deliver the best product for the contractor.

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Construction worker Blues: How Heat-Related Illnesses Can Hurt Anyone

Summer is not only the hottest season, but the time when construction begins. With the rising temperatures, construction workers may become too busy to take an extra break to get out of the sun and hydrate. Teaching employees how to spot when a coworker is suffering from any heat-related illness can be vital to prevent serious injuries or death.

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Common construction health hazards and how to avoid them

Working on a construction site often comes with certain health risks. Unfortunately, injuries are possible, although they are also often avoidable. These are some of the health and safety risks that construction workers are subjected to on a daily basis and some ways to avoid them.

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Toolbox Talk: Fall Arrest Pre-Use Inspection

OSHA requires that fall protection equipment shall be inspected by the user before each use. ANSI and most suppliers require a competent person other than the end user perform a formal inspection of that same equipment at least annually. Inspection intervals for competent person inspections should not exceed twelve months for the construction industry and they must be documented.

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Energy efficient construction trends

April 22 was Earth Day, which got us thinking about energy efficiency and some of the biggest energy efficient trends that are making their way into construction. Having an energy efficient building is becoming not just a trend, but a requirement for some businesses and companies. These are just a few of the trends that we have noticed in projects around the country.

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Toolbox Talk - Material Handling

Material handling is the largest single cause of lost workday injuries in construction. One out of every four work injuries happens because someone lifted, carried, pushed, or pulled something the wrong way or lifted beyond his or her capacity. Workers suffer many painful injuries because they forget or are not properly trained in the basics of manual material handling.

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