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State of the Construction Industry: April Roundup

Viewpoint Construction Technology

New construction technologies to attract younger workers, a push toward green building and the good and bad news in safety — these highlight some of the top stories in April. The AGC and Willis Towers Watson honored 57 contractors in April for their commitment to construction safety. A full list of all 57 winners is available here.

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FDRsafety’s Client, National Steel City, LLC Reduced or Eliminated Welding Fume Exposure and Improved Employee Comfort

FDR Safety

What Safety Says About Your Situation. You talk to your site safety professional and he/she analyzes your situation, applies the Hierarchy of Control and evaluates the assigned protection factor (APF) for the welding to be performed. For more advice on safety, please please reach out to FDRsafety. How to Reduce Your Exposure.

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April 2014 newsletter

FDR Safety

If you believe that you are required to have a guard around all moving machinery and equipment in your facility, perhaps you should considering consulting with a safety professional. Mike Taubitz, a senior advisor at FDRsafety, is a former Global Safety Director for General Motors.

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4 Best American-Made Work Boots

Work Gearz

American top-quality union-made work boots that meet the challenges of the workplace can be the difference between a hospital stay and perhaps even a life-changing injury. Another great pair of boots that grabbed their attention is the Red Wing Iron Ranger Men’s Work Boots for quality and comfort if you don’t have specific safety needs.

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Are We Missing an Important Element of Sustainability Reporting?

Autodesk Construction Cloud

This year, the European Union finalized its corporate social responsibility reporting directive for listed companies, with rules being phased in over the next year. 1 ] In preparation for this new era, large publicly held entities and smaller companies alike have ramped up measurement and reporting around environment, safety, and governance.

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5 Best Work Boots for IronWorkers – Reviews and Buyer’s Guide

Work Gearz

Ironworkers have to deal with many hazards in the job sites such as going through cuts, falling of heavy loads, handling electric current. One more thing which is required for the ironworkers is safety from electrical hazards as the job demands handling heavy current consuming electrical appliances. MOC Toe protection.

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Seven Construction Associations You Should Consider Joining

Fieldwire

Union organizations are not listed here, but also provide many similar benefits to members. American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA). Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC). National Association of Electrical Distributors (NAED). National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA).

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