Every construction contract awarded by the federal government requires the creation and use of an Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) for each and every step or Definable Feature of Work (DFOW) of the project.
The construction industry is a powerhouse, adding more than $900 billion to the US economy in the first quarter of 2020, then disaster struck.
As construction managers enter the new year, it’s more important than ever that they understand the changing landscape of our industry in order to keep their construction business moving forward.
Fatalities caused by falls from elevation continue to be a leading cause of death for construction workers. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 320 of the 1,008 construction fatalities in 2018 were caused by falls from elevation.
An Accident Prevention Plan (APP) is essential to all construction projects, outlining how all aspects of your company’s safety program will be successfully administered on the project while adhering to regulatory requirements and the contract requirements.