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Suspended prison sentence for director after scaffold tube strikes overhead power line

Construction Law

A Kent scaffolding company has been fined and its director given a suspended prison sentence after a scaffolder suffered life changing injuries from an 11,000-volt electric shock. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details.

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Mechanical Exoskeleton Eases Strain of Overhead Work

ENR Construction

Repetitive overhead tasks are rough on the back and shoulders and can result in stress injuries over time. While some companies have exoskeletons designed to improve lifting, Levitate’s Airframe exoskeleton is designed for overhead work.

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Common Types of Crane Lifting Equipment

Construction Marketing

Crane lifting attachments are exactly what they sound like – they are attachments that are used to improve the capabilities of overhead cranes. Overhead cranes are some of the world’s most useful machines. Overhead cranes are some of the world’s most useful machines. Why Are Lifting Attachments Used?

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6 Dangers Of Falling Debris In Construction Sites

Construction Marketing

Construction is one of the most hazardous industries, with injuries occurring almost every year. Who’s Liable For Falling Debris Injuries? Regardless of the type of injury in the workplace, whether due to falling debris or poor safety practices, someone is always liable. What Are The Common Types Of Falling Debris?

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5 Hoisting And Rigging Hazards To Watch Out For

Construction Marketing

Overhead cranes, most of the time, have electrical hazards with their power lines and wiring. The most common danger is when an overhead crane operator’s safety hooks become entangled in the wire while running the load over a beam or other obstruction. 2) Electrical Hazards. 4) Unstable Crane.

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Hilti Officially Releases EXO-01 Exoskeleton, Names Price

Construction Junkie

The Hilti EXO-01 Overhead Exoskeleton is designed to reduce the stress of overhead work on the wearer’s arm, back, and shoulder muscles. The $1,600 price tag may sound expensive for a tradesperson, but can be viewed as PPE by the employer, with the potential to reduce long term muscle injuries, as well as fatigue.

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7 Ways to Improve Construction Site Safety

Levelset

Because this line of work has a greater chance of injury or death than others, contractors must take great care to make sure work zones are safe and workers are protected. . Struck-by : Building materials being unloaded overhead by cranes or booms frequently result in struck-by incidents. Service and update equipment regularly.

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