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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 pipeā€¦

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Effective Marketing For Diverse Construction Job Categories

Construction Marketing

That said, this article will unravel strategies that resonate with professionals, from those who meticulously plan projects to those who wield the tools on-site. Engineers (Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical) Civil engineers focus on the design and maintenance of infrastructure. Ensure equipment is maintained and used safely.

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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. Itā€™s not a nice place to start yet the fact that there are fatal accidents within the construction industry canā€™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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4 Ways To Improve Construction Safety In High-Traffic Areas

Construction Marketing

To help you out, the following are ways that site managers like you can improve construction safety in high-traffic areas: 1. A traffic management plan is vital for your construction site, and your chosen traffic control company can provide you with a customized traffic management plan.

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9 Types of Insurance You Need to Protect Your Contractor Business

Construction Marketing

Between the potential for accidents and injuries on the job site and the risk of lawsuits, it’s important to have insurance to protect yourself from financial losses, but what kind of insurance do you need? Roofing contractors are often at the top of a building, making them more susceptible to accidents.

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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.