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Altec Recalls Crane Jibs for Injury Risk

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is recalling 724 2005-2013 model-year Altec Crane Telescopic Jibs manufactured from March 1, 2005 to Aug. Such unrestricted movement increases the risk for operator injury, NHTSA said. Such unrestricted movement increases the risk for operator injury, NHTSA said. Altec Industries Inc.

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Characteristics of Strategic Collaboration and Efficient Construction Project Delivery

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Partnering process model for public-sector fasttrack design-build projects in Korea. Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods. The effectiveness of interventions for preventing injuries in the construction industry: a systematic review. Effective partnering tools in. International. the construction industry.

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What Do the Colors of Construction Helmets Mean?

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Construction sites pose a major threat for the workers, be it small injuries or be fatal ones. Each helmet belonging to a particular color is designed to protect your head from a particular type of injury. A helmet designed for supervisors will not be made that strong as that of a laborer. current version 2005).

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What Does a White Hard Hat Mean?

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Made of fibreglass or rigid plastic design, the hat has protected the heads of many workers. Well for your knowledge, as per 29 CFR1926.100(a) of OSHA guidelines, hard hats are required when there is a possible danger of head injury either from impact, falling or flying objects or from electrical shocks and burns. 2005 (Class E).

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What Does a Blue Hard Hat Mean?

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One such hazard is getting a head injury which in fact, is the most fatal one. They provide the overall safety of the head to workers who have the possibility of experiencing head injuries while working on the site. Otherwise, the hat may fail to offer the necessary safety during a collision, resulting in death or injury.

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constructionattorneyblog: Fiduciary Duty by Design Professionals?

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The cases with which he has been involved are varied and wide-ranging and include personal injury, breach of contract, criminal defense, commercial disputes, and consumer fraud. Copyright 2005-2012 Sabo & Zahn, all rights reserved. Fiduciary Duty by Design Professionals? Copyright Notice. Disclaimer. Recent Posts.

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Hanwah L&C Continues To Grow In Opelika, AL

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Hanwha L & C Alabama began its operation in Opelika in 2005. It will also be adding 54 new jobs over the next two years. This new capital investment will increase the company’s total investment in Opelika to nearly $60 million. According to Mayor Gary Fuller, Hanwha has continually invested in new equipment and building improvements.

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