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Technology Trends In Construction Improving Job Site Safety

Construction Marketing

As I mention on my website LeverInjuryLaw.com construction workers have one of the most dangerous jobs out there, and incorporating more technological gadgets can certainly help with worker safety where applicable. It can be incorporated in the safety of workers- the age-old problem in construction.

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Falls Highest Cause of Work-Related Deaths in MA, Roadway Crashes Follow

Construction Equipment

Falls were the leading cause of fatal worker injuries in Massachusetts from 2014 to 2015, representing almost 17 percent of the state’s workplace fatalities, according to Safety and Health Magazine. A report by the state’s Department of Public Health states that of the 125 workers killed during…

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Visible light technology

Construction Specifier

Photos courtesy University of Massachusetts (UMass). Unfortunately, there is no government oversight for the safety of systems using UV or visible light to disinfect. The pandemic has spurred tremendous interest for any products that can mitigate harmful pathogens, including whole-room germicidal lighting.

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Minimize Incidents & Injuries at the Worksite

Construction Business Owner

Minimize Incidents & Injuries at the Worksite. Workers miss at least four days of work annually costing 3.94% of the world’s gross domestic product (GDP). • The root cause of workplace incidents . • Trends in the construction industry . • Tips for implementing effective safety steps . jobsite injury. Main Image.

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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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Marijuana Regulation at Work: Your Responsibilities

Safety Services Company

Massachusetts. Ultimately, it is an employer’s responsibility under OSHA to provide a safe place of work for all employees and to avoid allowing employees to work on a job site where the risk of injury can be high while they are impaired due to improper usage. California. Washington. Washington D.C. Controlled Substances Act.

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OSHA Certification

Safety Services Company

Expending resources today will save you thousands on the backend when safety incidents DON’T happen. In simple terms, the 10-hour course is more of a beginner’s safety course, designed for most workers, while the 30-hour course, is a much more in-depth course, which every supervisor or lead should obtain. WHEN IS OSHA 10 HOUR REQUIRED?