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Stay Safe on the Job: 8 Electrical Safety Tips for Construction Site Workers

The Constructor

Construction sites are inherently dangerous places, and one of the biggest hazards workers face is the risk of electric shock. As a construction site worker, it is important to stay safe by following various electrical safety tips.

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Anti-Termite Treatment – Types, Chemicals, Prevention and Safety

The Constructor

Anti-termite treatment is a crucial chemical procedure conducted for soil, masonry, wood, and electrical fixtures to establish a chemical barrier against subterranean termites, both before and after construction.

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Electric Hype Despite No Revenue: WSJ

Construction Equipment

An article in the Wall Street Journal investigates the trend of makers of electric vehicles and components that have high market valuations despite no revenue. Lordstown will make the Rivian electric pickup truck, although launch has… The paper looks at Hyliion and Lordstown Motors, among others.

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Electric Arc Welding

Construction Cost Estimating

The electric arc welding process utilizes an electric arc to produce warmth to dissolve the parent material and the filler material (cathode) to frame a liquid weld pool in the joint. The electric arc welding strategy is favored over different techniques because of its reasonableness.

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Cat introduces its first electric drive loader

Digger Blog

Caterpillar has brought out a version of its 986K wheeled loader with an electric drive system. Caterpillar has brought out a version of its 986K wheeled loader with an electric drive system. Read Full Article: The Construction Index

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Will Leather Gloves Prevent Electric Shock?

Work Gearz

Electric shocks are one of the most dangerous hazards, as they can harm your nerves directly. Therefore, an electrician, or for that matter an individual who prefers doing electrical work around the house on their own, must wear the appropriate type of safety gloves. Work environment or setting.

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What Should You Not Wear When Working with Electricity?

Work Gearz

Working with electricity is no kids play! Electricity is the most dangerous element of nature and any contact with it with bare skin or inappropriate work gears can be hazardous. Not just bare skin, but wearing the incorrect PPE when working with electricity can prove to be fatal too. Yes, you heard it right!