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Minimize Incidents & Injuries at the Worksite

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The next largest industry sector was transportation and warehousing, which suffered 805 deaths in 2020. . . This white paper will discuss: . • The root cause of workplace incidents . • Trends in the construction industry . • Tips for implementing effective safety steps . Fill out the form to download the white paper.

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CW: Report Claims Caltrans Ignored Bridge Safety Issues | ENR.

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Transportation. Safety & Health. ENR Texas & Louisiana. CW: Report Claims Caltrans Ignored Bridge Safety Issues. Description: CB&I offers $3 billion to buy Shaw; newspaper claims Caltrans ignored safety issues on Bay Bridge. Safety and health. Search our site: Infrastructure. Environment. Gulf Oil Spill.

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How Cell Phone Use While Driving Laws Vary

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Department of Transportation (DOT) says that you are three times more likely to get into a crash when distracted while using a cell phone. At the end of 2013, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said about 421,000 people are injured in crashes involving a distracted driver in 2012. Washington. West Virginia.

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Global Growth Surge in Southwest Louisiana

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While standing next to each other during a press conference, Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards and Lotte CEO Soon Hyo “Steve” Chung told a group of onlookers that the company would establish its headquarters in Lake Charles (relocating from Houston). By the BF Staff. From the July/August 2017 Issue. Photo: SWLA). Edwards said. “We

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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

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SelectUSA states that “A highly integrated supply chain network in the United States links producers and consumers through multiple transportation modes, including air and express delivery services, freight rail, maritime transport and truck transport. logistics and transportation industry totaled $1.33

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Logistics: No Drivers Needed

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A major logistics trend on the rise is autonomous road transportation—no drivers needed. Autonomous forklifts and robot arms load, unload and transport goods within the warehouse area, connecting to one another and forming flexible conveyor belts. This is a definite asset for companies when it comes to finances and safety.

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Industry Focus: Aerospace Sector Is Flying High Again

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one of the world’s leading helicopter services companies, providing worldwide helicopter services that are unsurpassed in safety and customer satisfaction. KPMG’s 2015 “Location Matters: The State Tax Costs of Doing Business” noted Louisiana ranks No. This does not include those employed in the public sector. Credit: One Acadiana).