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Hard Hats & Crafts – Celebrating Women Leaders in Construction Safety

Construction Junkie

The following article has been sponsored by Hilmerson Safety and also appeared first on HilmersonSafety.com. Since the 90’s and early 2000’s they’ve paved new paths for women pursuing careers in construction safety. For Women in Construction (WIC) Week 2021 Hilmerson Safety® celebrates women in the field by sharing their stories.

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Maintenance of Fall Protection Equipment During COVID-19

Construction Business Owner

The care and maintenance of safety products are vital to their efficacy and longevity, especially during COVID-19. This article dispels myths and provides accurate information about keeping safety products clean and working their best, including care and maintenance schedules, cleaning, inspections, storage, sharing and replacing products.

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OSHA’s Use of General Duty Clause in a Way Never Intended

FDR Safety

Indeed, as expressed by Congressman Steiger in the Legislative History of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, S. Notwithstanding this record, in 2010, OSHA commenced inspections against Cooper Tire & Rubber Company at its tire making plants in Findlay, OH, Tupelo, MS and Texarkana, TX.

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Why do Roofers Wear Hoodies?

Work Gearz

Well, because as a roofer you have to work in harsh conditions and therefore, you require the right outfit for your safety. States like Louisiana, Mississippi, Iowa, Michigan face excessive humidity and living in such climates, the roofers there often prefer hoodies with long sleeves because they absorb moisture away. Risk Level.

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Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture: A Guide to.

Natural Building

Thankfully, there are still states left where you can build the kind of home you want without dealing with inspections and fees. The safety of any building project is always a concern and needs to be addressed regardless of whether codes are enforced or not. You just have to do it in the right location--where building codes dont exist.

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INDUSTRY FOCUS: Points of Entry for Cash-Rich Cargo

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

This service can remove about 700 trucks from the highways with each barge movement, making a major contribution to improving the air quality, safety and road capacity for our region. Current transportation inefficiencies create major issues with congestion, pollution and public safety. M-580 Project Scope. trade laws and procedures.

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Unlimited liability for designers and contractors

Construction Lawyer

Sabo & Zahn: construction attorneys, architect/attorneys, architect-attorneys architect, construction, construction law, construction attorney, construction litigation, lawyer, A201, B141, B101, seminar, CEU, LU, HSW, AIA-CEU, AIA-LU, CE, construction seminar, health safety welfare, continuing education, learning units, continuing education units.