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Jersey Contractor Cited - Again - For Scaffold & Electric Hazards

Construction Equipment

A New Jersey construction company owner with a long history of workplace safety violations was cited by the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for exposing workers to serious scaffold hazards at a job site in Philadelphia - again.

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3 affordable housing projects that serve as social catalysts

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Photo © Sarah Mechling, courtesy Perkins Eastman Yomo Toro Apartments in New York City, Cedar Crossing in Seattle, and Harrison Plaza Senior Tower in Philadelphia are among the examples conceived as more than just a roof overhead. Harrison Plaza now favors residents 55 and older who are at or below 60% of AMI for North Philadelphia.

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What Are Metatarsal Guards and What Do They Do?

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No matter what the profession, workplace safety is always of utmost importance. Both the employee and the employer must take all necessary precautions to prevent or safeguard people from occupational hazards or accidents and in such a situation safety gear does play a crucial role. What are metatarsal guards and what do they do? .

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Are Wellington Boots Bad for Your Feet?

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KEEN Utility Men’s CSA Philadelphia Wellington Work Boot. KEEN Utility Men’s CSA Philadelphia Wellington High Composite Toe Waterproof Puncture Resistant Pull On Work Boot. Underproof Protection (from electrical hazards). Composite Safety Toe. Electrical Hazard (Safety Toe). Check on Amazon.

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Guide to Top 2023-24 Construction Conferences & Events

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Get more details NECA Show (Philadelphia, PA) September 30 - October 2, 2023 Located in Philadelphia in 2023, NECA invites all qualified electrical professionals to discover new technologies, equipment, products, and solutions at this, the largest industry event in all of North America.

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10 Best Insulated Work Boots With Safety Toe

Work Gearz

Composite safety toe powered by CarbonShield technology. Keeping safety in mind, the boots have a composite safety toe that is powered by Carbon Shield technology and meets the US and Canadian safety standards including ASTM F2412-11 and ASTM F2413-11 I/75 and C/75. ATSM Electrical Hazard. Composite Safety Toe.

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Is 600 Grams of Thinsulate Good?

Work Gearz

Electrical Hazard (EH) Rated. The boots also offer electric hazard protection by meeting or exceeding ASTM F2892-11 EH. . KEEN Utility CSA Philadelphia+ 8″ 600G WP Carbon-Fiber Toe . Electric Hazard (EH) resistant. Features: Composite Toe. Blood-Borne Pathogen Resistant. 600g Insulation. Waterproof Membrane.