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Worker Dies in Excavator Accident

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A construction worker was operating an excavator before concrete crushed the vehicle’s cab, according to Virginia Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) officials. The cause of the incident remains unclear, but Norfolk, Va., Police Deputy Officer Daniel Hudson said there was no sign of foul play.'

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MSHA Urges Employers Step Up Safety Compliance

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Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration is urging the mining industry to step up its compliance with safety and health regulations under the Mine Safety and Health Act. Two fatalities occurred in underground mines in West Virginia and Illinois, and one fatality occurred at a surface mine in Wyoming.

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Selling Safety So the Employees Buy

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Training provides employees with knowledge that becomes the first step towards preventing safety hazards. A challenge for employee training is simply reading and/or listening to safety training may make for an unengaged learner. When possible, implement safety training programs that are interactive and hands-on.

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5 Ways To Make Jobsite Safety More Engaging For Construction Workers

Construction Business Owner

5 Ways To Make Jobsite Safety More Engaging For Construction Workers. Tips to get more team engagement on construction safety. Construction safety is something that doesn’t often get the attention it deserves. Nobody is excited to attend jobsite safety meetings. jobsite safety. Mon, 12/12/2022 - 15:27. Main Image.

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MSHA’s new pattern of violation rule takes aim at repeat mine safety offenders

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MSHA’s new pattern of violation rule takes aim at repeat mine safety offenders. This article was written by Safety Consultants with Safety Services Company , we provide Construction, Manufacturing, and General Industry Safety Programs to over 100,000 clients across the United States and Canada.

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Construction Disasters in American History

Construction Knowledge

Construction safety is often overlooked and the results are sometimes disastrous. Here’s at a look at some of the worst construction accidents in American History: The Hoover Dam. One of the worst construction disasters in American history was the accident that occurred at Willow Island, West Virginia in 1978.

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RED LIGHT RUNNING

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Of those accidents, injuries occurred in 39 percent of them. A study conducted in Virginia before the introduction of red light cameras, found that that motorists ran a red light an average of once every 20 minutes, and more often during rush hour travel. This is especially important now that school is starting up.'