Pro Builder
NOVEMBER 17, 2020
There should be a detailed safety training program in place to prevent jobsite accidents, which then inherently lowers workers’ compensation costs. Some incidents cannot be prevented, such as accidents that even builders with a safety-first mentality encounter. Jobsite Safety. Jobsite Safety. Construction.
Work Gearz
OCTOBER 15, 2021
I am also a tradesman and part of my permanent PPE is a pair of safety glasses or safety goggles. I had thought about using contact lenses under safety glasses, however, even a little dust can cause eye irritation and create problems for me. Unfortunately, not all safety goggles were designed with eyeglass wearers in mind.
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Construction Equipment
DECEMBER 9, 2016
It was announced yesterday that the two contractors involved in a deadly construction accident last year have reached a settlement with the Minnesota Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MNOSHA) regarding the death of Jeramie Gruber. Bank Stadium, home of the Minnesota Vikings. a 35-year old roofer working on the U.S.
Construction Marketing
FEBRUARY 7, 2017
Another challenge that technology is set to change is the issue of safety. 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. Using Robots For Efficiency.
FDR Safety
APRIL 15, 2014
If you believe that you are required to have a guard around all moving machinery and equipment in your facility, perhaps you should considering consulting with a safety professional. Mike Taubitz, a senior advisor at FDRsafety, is a former Global Safety Director for General Motors.
Constructonomics
DECEMBER 1, 2015
It is part of a £1.2bn project to clean up the damage caused by the world’s worst nuclear accident in the then Soviet republic of Ukraine – which led to more than 6,000 cases of cancer, 115,000 forced evacuations and 28 deaths due to radiation sickness. Crossrail, London.
Work Gearz
OCTOBER 7, 2020
Despite increasing lookout for occupational safety and health during the past century, an estimated 317 million non-fatal occupational injuries and 321,000 occupation fatalities occur globally each year, making 151 workers sustain a work-related accident every 15 seconds according to ILO 2013 (International Labour Organization).
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