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Video telematics is driving the construction industry to a safer futureĀ 

Construction Today

Construction sites are hazardous places and have the second highest number of occupational deaths, making it one of the most dangerous industries in which to work. However, new 360° video telematics with real-time data can help reduce one of the common causes of construction site injuries: incidents involving vehicles.

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AGC to study causes of construction deaths, injuries

BD+C

The Associated General Contractors of America is conducting a new study to make job sites safer and search for ways to lower the number of injuries and deaths in the construction industry. The objective is to find common threads in these incidents that can lead to better safety standards. read more.

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Construction site safety improved in 2011

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On-the-job construction fatalities dropped from 802 in 2010 to 781 in 2011, and recordable injuries fell from 4.7 per 100 workers in 2008 to 3.9 per 100 in 2011, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Regulations Codes and Standards'

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OSHA Safety

Safety Services Company

OSHA Safety & Compliance. Welcome to Safe Friday, this week weā€™re going to cover the ins and outs of OSHA safety and compliance. Workplace inspections and investigations are conducted by OSHA compliance safety and health officers trained in safety and industrial hygiene. OSHA Inspections. Walkthrough.

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Hard Hats & Crafts ā€“ Celebrating Women Leaders in Construction Safety

Construction Junkie

The following article has been sponsored by Hilmerson Safety and also appeared first on HilmersonSafety.com. Since the 90ā€™s and early 2000ā€™s theyā€™ve paved new paths for women pursuing careers in construction safety. For Women in Construction (WIC) Week 2021 Hilmerson SafetyĀ® celebrates women in the field by sharing their stories.

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What Will Construction Look Like In The Future?

Construction Marketing

Another challenge that technology is set to change is the issue of safety. A recent report by Bank of America stated that the total global market for robots and artificial intelligence is set to reach 99 billion dollars by 2020 and, construction is going to be a major sector influenced by this technology. Internet Of Things.

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Doctor Saves Construction Workerā€™s Life Via FaceTime

Pro Builder

In March, Dr. Dan Carlin saved a construction workerā€™s life via FaceTime and showed how crucial instant access to medical professionals can be, Changing America reports. The company was able to contact the doctor because they had signed up for Job Site Care, founded by Carlin, which allows workers to call 24/7 whenever there is an accident.