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AGC Releases Highway Work Zone Safety Report

Construction Business Owner

(April 15, 2013) -- Thirty-eight percent of highway contractors had motor vehicles crash into their construction work zones during the past year, according to the results of a new highway work zone study conducted by the Associated General Contractors of America.

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National Work Zone Awareness Week to Promote Best Practices

Construction Equipment

The 14 th annual National Work Zone Awareness Week is April 15 to 19, 2013. The theme, “Work Zone Safety: We’re All in This Together,” highlights the variety of factors and individuals affected by a construction work zone. The 14 th annual National Work Zone Awareness Week is April 15 to 19, 2013.

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#1 Fall Protection: Examining Top OSHA Violations of 2013

Safety Services Company

It accounted for 8,241 of the 42,502 infractions in 2013. Unprotected sides must have a guardrail, safety net or personal fall arrest system. Personal fall arrest, safety net or positioning device systems are needed to protect employees on formwork or reinforcing steel.

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#1 Fall Protection: Examining Top OSHA Violations of 2013

Safety Services Company

It accounted for 8,241 of the 42,502 infractions in 2013. Unprotected sides must have a guardrail, safety net or personal fall arrest system. Personal fall arrest, safety net or positioning device systems are needed to protect employees on formwork or reinforcing steel.

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#10 Machine Guarding: Examining Top OSHA Violations of 2013

Safety Services Company

It is a broad enough topic that it netted 2,704 violations in 2013, good enough to round out the top 10 list. Guards must conform to appropriate standards and prevent the operator from having his body in the danger zone during operation. The regulation is also a very succinct rule with four main points. Top 10 OSHA Violations Examined.

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#10 Machine Guarding: Examining Top OSHA Violations of 2013

Safety Services Company

It is a broad enough topic that it netted 2,704 violations in 2013, good enough to round out the top 10 list. Guards must conform to appropriate standards and prevent the operator from having his body in the danger zone during operation. The regulation is also a very succinct rule with four main points. Top 10 OSHA Violations Examined.

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Wyoming adopts two workplace safety measures

Safety Services Company

Wyoming adopts two workplace safety measures. This article was written by Safety Consultants with Safety Services Company , we provide Construction, Manufacturing, and General Industry Safety Programs to over 100,000 clients across the United States and Canada. A Wyoming state commission on Oct.

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