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Review Commission Machine Guarding Decision

FDR Safety

The Occupational Safety & Health Review Commission issued an employer-friendly machine guarding decision that is important for employers. The Secretary argued that the guarding must physically prevent access to the hazard and the employer cannot rely on employee behavior.

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OSH Review Commission: Machine Guarding Decision

FDR Safety

The OSH Review Commission issued an employer-friendly machine guarding case decision that is important for employers. 16-1167, 2020) reversed a Review Commission Judge and vacated a citation under 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) for allegedly failing to guard the “hold-down” pistons of a power shear.

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Maryland Enacts New Environmental Laws in 2020

Green Building Law Update

The 440th session of the Maryland General Assembly commenced on January 8, 2020. Despite the abridged session, the legislature acted on 1,664 House bills and 12 resolutions and 1,081 Senate bills and 6 resolutions with 667 bills passing both chambers before they adjourned sine die on March 18, 2020. Mary’s for 90 days).

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Maryland Enacts New Environmental Laws in 2020

Green Building Law Update

The 440th session of the Maryland General Assembly commenced on January 8, 2020. Despite the abridged session, the legislature acted on 1,664 House bills and 12 resolutions and 1,081 Senate bills and 6 resolutions with 667 bills passing both chambers before they adjourned sine die on March 18, 2020. Mary’s for 90 days).

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Jobsite Health Screenings Raise Privacy Considerations

Pro Builder

Thu, 07/02/2020 - 10:12. Though the process is put forth to keep employees healthy, employers should be aware that The Americans with Disabilities Act prevents employers from questioning their employees’ health, according to Construction Dive. Jobsite Health Screenings Raise Privacy Considerations. cbroderick.

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Representation Matters in Construction: New Media Library Amplifies Industry Diversity 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Autodesk commissioned several photoshoots with AGC member firms to create the initial collection of images. In 2019 and 2020, the annual workforce survey by AGC and Autodesk uncovered that 80% of contractors say they are unable to find skilled workers. Moving forward, Autodesk will continue to add content to the library.

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30+ Construction Industry Statistics for EMEA

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Spending on construction accounted for 13% of the global GDP in 2020; it’s expected to reach over 13.5% The European Union’s (EU) total investment in construction in 2020 was €1.4 The fastest-growing sector between 2020 and 2025 is forecasted to be infrastructure. It accounted for 44% of total global construction in 2020.