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Michigan OSHA Targets Silica Exposure

Construction Equipment

Michigan OSHA (MIOSHA) will conduct inspections at job sites where workers are most likely to be exposed to respirable crystalline silica as part of the agency’s recently launched emphasis program aimed at reducing exposure to silica and preventing silicosis, reports Safety+Health magazine, the…

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ABC of Michigan files suit against governor over 'unconstitutional' safety orders

Construction Dive

The plaintiffs in the case allege that Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer exceeded her authority and went around the state legislative process when she issued the executive orders.

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Mackinac Bridge: Construction of the Most Aerodynamically Stable Suspension Bridge

The Constructor

The Mackinac Bridge in Michigan is a bridge of ideal, assured aerodynamic safety secured without sacrificing either economy or graceful proportions.

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Adopting Labor Operations Software for Contractors

Construction Business Owner

Brian O’Donnell Project Executive Hi-Tech Electric Brian O’Donnell has been a leader of digital transformation at Hi-Tech and has also served as IBEW Local 131 president and business manager in West Michigan.

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Michigan Agencies Offer Winter Weather Safety Tips

Construction Equipment

The Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) and the Michigan Workers’ Compensation Agency have partnered to launch the “Don’t Roll the Dice with Snow and Ice” campaign offering tips for employers and employees working in winter weather conditions.'

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Snapshots from the Construction Site

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Englewood Construction is proud to have helped out client get this Red Lobster up and running in Detroit, Michigan. Safety First! Englewood Construction is proud to have helped out client get this Red Lobster up and running in Detroit, Michigan. Safety First! Red Lobster, Detroit, MI. Floor & Decor, Chicago, IL.

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Report: Michigan Dam Collapses Caused by Rapid Liquefaction of Embankment

ENR Construction

A final independent report from a forensic team backed by the Association of State Dam Safety Officials found that rapid, static liquefaction of earthen embankments caused the May 2020 collapse of the Edenville and downstream Sanford Dams in Michigan.