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Construction Jobsite Safety: Strategies and Resources for Worker Well-Being

Pro Builder

Construction Jobsite Safety: Strategies and Resources for Worker Well-Being. Jobsite safety is critical for workers and for your home building company. More than half of that spending (56%) went toward safety education, a sign that construction remains a potentially dangerous job. Fri, 08/05/2022 - 07:00.

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State of the Construction Industry: April Roundup

Viewpoint Construction Technology

New construction technologies to attract younger workers, a push toward green building and the good and bad news in safety — these highlight some of the top stories in April. The AGC and Willis Towers Watson honored 57 contractors in April for their commitment to construction safety. A full list of all 57 winners is available here.

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

Construction Junkie

Doosan hopes this technology will not only aide in an increase in jobsite safety, but also an increase in productivity. The company has also implemented other safety systems using technology, such as an around view monitor (AVM) that allows the operator to monitor the machine’s full surroundings, as well as a rear warning system. “As

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Hidden hazard in the workplace

FDR Safety

Our guest blogger today is Dan Zarletti, who recently joined FDRsafety as a senior advisor specializing in construction safety, scaffolding and systems safety management. Unfortunately, one “hidden hazard” continues to go little noticed while remaining an underlying cause of work related accidents and material theft.

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OSHA Safety

Safety Services Company

OSHA Safety & Compliance. Welcome to Safe Friday, this week we’re going to cover the ins and outs of OSHA safety and compliance. Workplace inspections and investigations are conducted by OSHA compliance safety and health officers trained in safety and industrial hygiene. Daily Inspections for OSHA Safety.

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GRAIN ELEVATOR SAFETY

Safety Services Company

In many parts of North America, agricultural harvesting is at its peak. With that activity, comes the increased risk of grain elevator accidents. Injuries and deaths related to the transportation and storage of crops is an all too frequent hazard during harvest season, this makes grain elevator safety a priority.

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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. We’ve seen a rise in OSHA fines and even criminal charges related to safety incidents recently. OSHA has proposed a new crane operator certification rule.

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