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Characteristics of Strategic Collaboration and Efficient Construction Project Delivery

Job Order Contracting

Communication and knowledge exchanges and growth are enabled by an underlying common programmatic process for every project and activity that eases knowledge transfers and is dependent upon strength of relationships between individuals and the type of knowledge exchanged (Reagans & McEvily, 2003; Hansen, 1999). Mutual trust and respect.

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Bureau of Labor Statistics Releases Finalized Occupational Death Findings

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The number represents the third lowest annual total since the fatal injury census was first conducted in 1992. The overall fatal work injury rate for the U.S. fatal injuries per 100,000 full-time equivalent workers, down slightly from the final rate of 3.6 in 2011 was 3.5 reported for 2010.

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Electrical Workers Taking Deadly Safety Risks

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Electrical tradespeople accounted for 29% of all electrical-related fatalities in the workplace between 2003 and 2012, and they continue to be critically injured on the job when working on energized electrical panels or ballasts/347V lighting. There are at least two critical injuries to electricians each year.

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Top 5 Things You Need to Know about the TSCA Overhaul

Green Building Law Update

The top five takeaways for business are: The scope of the law is widened with a new safety standard providing “that the relevant chemical substance or significant new use is not likely to present unreasonable risk of injury to health of the community without consideration of costs or other non-risk factors.”

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Top 5 Things You Need to Know about the TSCA Overhaul

Green Building Law Update

The top five takeaways for business are: The scope of the law is widened with a new safety standard providing “that the relevant chemical substance or significant new use is not likely to present unreasonable risk of injury to health of the community without consideration of costs or other non-risk factors.”

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Best Keen Work Boots for Men and Women

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It adds a protective layer from impact injury. Portland-based Keen Work Boots is one of several major US manufacturers of work and hiking boots that strive to keep injuries related to the workplace at bay. The rubber outsoles do not mark the pavement you work on, and the EVA footbed is removable. Anatomical Steel toe protection.

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What are Safety Glasses for Work?

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The federal government of the United States establishes safety guidelines in regard to the decrease in on the job injuries within the workplace. 2003 standards , the following marks should be there on the frames: Non-prescription safety eyewear: Z87 for basic impact. OSHA, within the U.S According to the ANSI Z87.1-2003

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