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How to Prepare for OSHA’s New Crane Rule

Viewpoint Construction Technology

If you work in construction, you’re familiar the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), whose standards regulate safety on the nation’s construction sites. Being compliant with OSHA regulations is imperative to a construction business’s success. You probably also know the agency isn’t known for making new rules quickly.

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State of the Construction Industry: April Roundup

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Owners of existing buildings that do not comply with new regulations could face fines of $1 million or more. And, getting used to and consistently complying with new regulations could be a dramatic learning curve — one that contractors who are equipped with modern construction management software would be dramatically better prepared for.

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OSHA Safety

Safety Services Company

Your self-inspection checklists should address the most common hazards found in your workplace and cover issues that need to be addressed to prevent accidents and decrease costs resulting from occupational injuries, illnesses, fatalities, equipment failures, job coordination errors and maintenance oversight. Construction & OSHA Safety .

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Best Carbon Fiber Hard Hat for Work

Work Gearz

Texas America Safety Six-point I C Special colors, rim grip. Texas America Safety Company Carbon Fiber Hard Hat. Texas America Carbon Fiber Hard Hat Tote- Full Brim. Meets the ANSI Class C ANSI regulations (Type 1 hard hat). … Check out the comparison of top carbon fiber hard hat. Lightweight with EVA foam.

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Farmworkers’ launch lawsuit against Cal/OSHA

Safety Services Company

Late last week the United Farm Workers of America filed a lawsuit against the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) claiming the safety regulation group failed in its duty to enforce regulations protecting outdoor workers.

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Race to a Smart Future

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

—Kansas City’s plans include connecting public transit to Wi-Fi, expanding a bike-sharing program and crafting autonomous vehicle regulations. and its partners to develop the most comprehensive smart city network in North America. Some of these changes already are happening along the 2.2-mile mile downtown streetcar line.

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10 Construction Certifications and Where to Get Them

CivilJungle

The Certified Construction Manager (CCM) is indeed a “gold standard of staffing certification for the construction management profession,” as per the Construction Management Association of America. A construction manager certification distinguishes it from other construction managers since it demonstrates expertise and abilities.