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5 Current Construction Industry Challenges and How Technology Can Help

Fieldwire

From safety training and accident prevention to AR building assistance, technology does indeed belong on the drafting table and the construction site alike. There is no substitution for timely materials and equipment. Or if accidents on the job site were a thing of the past? Supply Chain Issues. Safety Incidents and Recordables.

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WILG president talks workplace injuries

Safety Services Company

WILG president talks workplace injuries. Boyd, president of the Workers Injury Law and Advocacy Group. What is the Workers Injury Law and Advocacy Group? The Workers’ Injury Law and Advocacy Group (www.wilg.org) has grown into an important, national voice for workers.

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New York Looks at Possible Scaffolding Law Reform

Safety Services Company

Lawmakers are considering a change to New York Labor Law 240, The ‘Scaffold Law’, that would require juries to consider the actions of workers in weighing injury lawsuits. ” “If contractors and property owners followed the law and provided safety equipment, there would be fewer construction site falls and fewer lawsuits.

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Do Ordinary Leather Boots Work for Welding?

Work Gearz

I think the overall risk of burn injury was low even if sparks fell on your boot, after all some people work without safety boots. After weighing all the risk of possible injury, and facing an accident myself I think two most important gear for welding are flame-resistant clothing and welding helmets. Safety boots for Welding.

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Full Brim Hard Hats Vs. Hard Hat Caps: Which One You Should Buy?

Work Gearz

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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The Best Hard Hat for Electricians

Work Gearz

Electricians regularly face risks on the job and personal protective equipment is a priority for their well-being. Top Electrician Hard Hat Comparison Table. Equipped with Fast-Trac III ratchet-style suspension for easy fast size adjustment and all day comfort. Some complaints about delivery without suspension equipment.

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Best Carbon Fiber Hard Hat for Work

Work Gearz

… Check out the comparison of top carbon fiber hard hat. Check out the comparison between carbon fiber and kevlar hard hat. Many carbon fiber hard hats will come equipped with high-density foam to absorb impact and it will probably be EPS or expanded polystyrene. Are you curious? In a Hurry?… Cushioning.

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