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Safety In the Fast Lane

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The contractor said, "There's been an accident; two of our workers are dead." He explained that a motorist had driven into the work zone, striking and killing two employees. Finally, his insurance broker would mobilize its claims, safety and risk management personnel to assist after these men prematurely lost their lives.

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State of the Construction Industry: June Roundup

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AGC Uses Targeted Ads to Try to Prevent Work Zone Crashes. A survey from the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) found that 54 percent of highway contractors reported crashes in their work zones within the past year. The AGC aims to increase work zone safety this summer with targeted advertising.

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3 Best Work Boots for EMTs

Work Gearz

Good EMT work boots will support you in your daily movements from jumping in and out of ambulances, lifting accident victims, or running from your vehicle to a trauma scene. Side Zip 6-inch boot features a full-length dual durometer Ortholite foot bed with Achilles heel flex zone for enhanced comfort and flexibility. Military Boots.

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DISTRACTED DRIVING

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Whether it’s a cell phone, music player, or reprogramming a GPS, using any electronic mobile device when driving leads to distracted driving. In an effort to stem this growing tide of accidents and injuries, many states and federal agencies have implemented regulations banning the use of these devices while driving.

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Wyoming adopts two workplace safety measures

Safety Services Company

The deficiencies Bhalla point to revolve around the commission not mandating safety shut off devices in “vehicular” and “mobile” engines within the danger zone. “80 80 percent of accidents happen with vehicles,” he said. The commission will work on implementing the all-engine requirement in the coming year.

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Best Cowboy Work Boots to Work Safely

Work Gearz

For every person working in a place that is prone to accidents from heavy objects falling, you should consider the Rancher 10” by Wolverine. These boots have a steel toe to protect you in accident-prone zones. The boots should have enough flexibility for better mobility while working.

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FEATURE STORY: High-Tech Hubs Are Moving To Their Markets

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The company, which develops software applications for mobile platforms, opened its R&D center in southwestern Pennsylvania in 2010. Vivisimo: 25 new jobs, IBM recently acquired the Squirrel-Hill based search technology company; Vivisimo also recently unrolled a mobile version of its customer service product.