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Vinci buys overhead power line specialist

Construction Enquirer

VINCI Energies has acquired high voltage overhead line specialist NorPower. Scotland based NorPower specialises in wood pole and steel overhead lines construction, installation, reconfiguration and refurbishment across the UK and employs 30 staff.

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What Certifications Does A Crane Need To Operate On Construction Sites?

Construction Marketing

Certifications protect construction companies and employers when they hire certified crane operators. They offer mobile, tower, and overhead crane certifications. NCCCO certifications are essential, with over 40 US states recognizing or adopting them for crane operator licensing.

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Do Roofers Have to Wear Hard Hats?

Work Gearz

It is no where guaranteed that the roofers don’t have to climb down under roofs to load and unload materials that are required in the building of the roofs and get exposed to overhead objects. Also, there remains the chance that there might be an electric line hanging overhead when the roofers are building on the roofs! That said, .

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How To Justify Hiring New Marketing Staff

Help Everybody Everyday

But first, we have to answer a question that may have been in the back of your head for years… “Is my own employment justified?” ” Is Your Employment Justified? Many years ago, I heard an engineer state that as long as he billed an amount that equaled his salary, he had justified his employment.

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OSHA Top 10 Series: Fall Protection Applications and Innovative Technology

Safety Services Company

Fall Arrest Systems can be used to stop a worker’s fall. Employers must understand any areas that pose a risk to workers, including overhead platforms or areas that may have unguarded holes in walking, working surfaces. OSHA also provides resources to employers seeking to comply with the Fall Protection standard on its website.

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OSHA Top 10 Series: Fall Protection Applications and Innovative Technology

Safety Services Company

Fall arrest systems can be used to stop a worker’s fall. Employers must understand any areas that pose a risk to workers, including overhead platforms or areas that may have unguarded holes in walking, working surfaces. OSHA also provides resources to employers seeking to comply with the Fall Protection standard on its website.

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Construction Safety Meetings: 7 Key Topics You Need to Address

Safety Services Company

In fact, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommends that employers regularly enforce standards and regulations. As one of the Focus Four hazards, OSHA encourages employers to train and educate workers on how to recognize these types of hazards and prevent injuries.

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