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Hilti Unveils Semi-Autonomous Overhead Drilling Robot, Called Jaibot

Construction Junkie

Hilti , known for its wide selection of power tools and fastening applications for the commercial construction industry, recently took a step outside the box when they announced the release of an exoskeleton to help relieve the bodily toll overhead work takes on workers. That same container also acts as a charging station and secure storage.

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OSHA Safety

Safety Services Company

OSHA Safety & Compliance. Welcome to Safe Friday, this week we’re going to cover the ins and outs of OSHA safety and compliance. OSHA Inspections. Workplace inspections and investigations are conducted by OSHA compliance safety and health officers trained in safety and industrial hygiene.

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OSHA Top 10 Series: Fall Protection Applications and Innovative Technology

Safety Services Company

OSHA Top 10 Series: Fall Protection Applications and Innovative Technology. As part of our continued focus on OSHA’s Top Ten most frequently cited violations to its standards, in this article we will focus specifically on Fall Protection as it is the number one most commonly cited standard for 2018. OSHA Regulations.

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OSHA Top 10 Series: Fall Protection Applications and Innovative Technology

Safety Services Company

OSHA Top 10 Series: Fall Protection Applications and Innovative Technology . As part of our continued focus on OSHA’s Top Ten most frequently cited violations to its standards, in this article we will focus specifically on Fall Protection as it is the number one most commonly cited standard for 2018. OSHA Regulations.

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Can Bump Caps be Worn Backwards?

Work Gearz

When you are working in constrained spaces where head protection is a must, yet there are no chances of getting hit by falling or flying object, but instead you can hit your head yourself against overhead hanging objects or low-ceilings, that is when you have to choose a bump cap instead of a hard hat.

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COVID-19 – IMPACT ON CONSTRUCTION

Chianelli Estimating

Instead of the normal spring boom, construction sites have been asked to shut down and have been secured in place. Will new OSHA regulations need to be adopted? The main office overhead is an indirect expense for contractors that is best kept to a minimum. No one is safe. Everyone’s health is at risk.

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Construction Safety Meetings: 7 Key Topics You Need to Address

Safety Services Company

In fact, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommends that employers regularly enforce standards and regulations. These hazards, identified by OSHA, are responsible for approximately 65% of all fatalities on a construction jobsite. Falls are another one of the OSHA Focus Four hazards.

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