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Hidden hazard in the workplace

FDR Safety

For more than four decades, safety experts have tried and tested numerous ways to create a workplace culture that strives for zero accidents while improving safety equipment and working conditions. Accident Prevention' It undermines employee morale and the entire corporate business culture. It is Substance Abuse!

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State of the Construction Industry: April Roundup

Viewpoint Construction Technology

In early April, the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) and Willis Towers Watson honored 57 different construction firms at its 2019 Construction Safety Excellence Awards (CSEA) luncheon. The April 2019 crane accident that killed four will put a renewed focus on crane safety. Several others were injured in the accident.

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Doosan Announces Industry First “Transparent Bucket” to Wheel Loader to Eliminate Blind Spots

Construction Junkie

We plan to continue developing functions that can protect the safety of drivers and nearby workers and lead the creation of accident-free construction sites,” a Doosan Infracore official said in a press release. Doosan has applied for patents for the transparent bucket technology in North America, Europe, Korea, and China.

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44 Percent of Contractors Report Vehicles Crashing into Road Projects

Construction Equipment

The Associated General Contractors of America surveyed more than 700 contractors during March and April and found 44 percent of the contractors had experienced vehicle crashes into their construction sites in 2016. Half of those reported an injury, and 13 percent said the accident resulted in a fatality.

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Doctor Saves Construction Worker’s Life Via FaceTime

Pro Builder

In March, Dr. Dan Carlin saved a construction worker’s life via FaceTime and showed how crucial instant access to medical professionals can be, Changing America reports. The company was able to contact the doctor because they had signed up for Job Site Care, founded by Carlin, which allows workers to call 24/7 whenever there is an accident.

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Ford Recalls Steering Gears on F-250, F-350 Trucks

Construction Equipment

Ford is issuing a safety recall for 538 service replacement steering gears that may have been installed on 2008-2010 Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty diesel vehicles in North America. Ford is not aware of any accidents or injuries related to this condition.'

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What Will Construction Look Like In The Future?

Construction Marketing

A recent report by Bank of America stated that the total global market for robots and artificial intelligence is set to reach 99 billion dollars by 2020 and, construction is going to be a major sector influenced by this technology. He has fought for the rights of accident victims and consumers for over 24 years.