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Renewable Energy, Renewed Safety

Construction Business Owner

Here are a few accidents that might cause you to think about your safety compliance if your construction company works with renewable energy: 2008 – A solar technician was electrocuted when the solar panel metal railings he was carrying came into contact with overhead utility lines.

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Construction facing safety challenges as work picks up

FDR Safety

The resurgence of the construction industry is, of course, good news, but it also comes with challenges on the safety front, including shortages of experienced workers and managers. The report goes on to say that in some cases workers are being promoted to management without sufficient preparation, creating another safety concern. “As

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Stronger leadership on safety needed at colleges

FDR Safety

A spotlight has been focused on UCLA ever since a horrific lab accident in December 2008 caused the death of a research assistant. Most recently, a chemistry professor pleaded not guilty to three counts of willful violation of an occupational safety and health standard. It focuses on personal safety related to crime.

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What Ever Happened With Those Crane Accidents in 2008?

Constructonomics

2008 was a very bad year for heavy haul cranes in this country. in May 2008 killing two crane operators. in May 2008 killing two crane operators. We have to avoid, at all costs, another year like 2008. It was an especially bad year for the owner of New York Crane and Equipment Company Jimmy Lomma. The other was on E.

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Solar Energy Safety

Safety Services Company

Before the 2008 NEC, addressing solar PV was unclear and problematic to interconnect such as bus bar ratings. The 2008 NEC release created a good foundation for this technology. This is a constantly evolving technology that will continue to progress and present additional safety hazards and solutions.

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Solar Energy Safety

Safety Services Company

Before the 2008 NEC, addressing solar PV was unclear and problematic to interconnect such as bus bar ratings. The 2008 NEC release created a good foundation for this technology. This is a constantly evolving technology that will continue to progress and present additional safety hazards and solutions.

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Ontario Launches Mining Safety Blitz

Safety Services Company

Ontario’s Ministry of Labour has launched a province-wide safety blitz targeting underground and surfaces mines to ensure worker safety. An internal responsibility system is the underlying philosophy of the occupational health and safety legislation in all Canadian jurisdictions. Even one injury is one too many.

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