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Rhobina Electric Fined Following Fatal Trench Accident

Construction Equipment

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has fined Rhobina Electric $37,318 after a trench collapsed and killed a worker at a Taylor, Mississippi, job site. Rhobina, based in Batesville, Mississippi, is a commercial and plumbing contractor. The worker had been installing sewer pipe…

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Construction Work Accidents- Where Do the Risks Lie?

Constructonomics

To help highlight where the risks lie, the HSE release figures every year detailing stats on the number of injuries and accidents that have been reported and how they have been caused. It’s not a nice place to start yet the fact that there are fatal accidents within the construction industry can’t be hidden. Major Injuries.

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Will Leather Gloves Prevent Electric Shock?

Work Gearz

Almost every type of job that is physically demanding requires you to wear proper safety gloves to avoid severe accidents and injuries. Electric shocks are one of the most dangerous hazards, as they can harm your nerves directly. But do they also provide protection against electric shocks is a question often asked by many.

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Effective Marketing For Diverse Construction Job Categories

Construction Marketing

Engineers (Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical) Civil engineers focus on the design and maintenance of infrastructure. Mechanical and electrical engineers work on systems within buildings, such as heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) and electrical systems.

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What Class Of Hard Hat for Electrical Work?

Work Gearz

When you are involved with construction work that includes electrics you need to ask what class of hard hat for electrical work is needed. Given that construction and electrical work can be dangerous, it is important that workers are well protected at all times. Class E hard hats, electrical hard hats.

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Electrical Safety Tips During Rainy Season (Do’s and Don’ts)

Work Gearz

Water and electricity just do not go hand in hand! Well, there are several risks in working with electricity in the rainy season. The lightning flash charges up water bodies with electric ions and thus, if you happen to step on that water, you are sure to encounter a severe electric shock! The Things You MUST Do.

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Signs That Your Forensic Engineer Is Exceptionally Skilled and Reliable

Learn Civil Engineering

A forensic engineer deals with forensic investigations that involve mechanical, electrical, and structural issues. This branch of engineering arises in situations where catastrophic events occur, such as airplane accidents, building collapses, or product malfunctions.