Pennsylvania Expands Work Zone Safety Camera Program
ENR Construction
MARCH 14, 2024
Pennsylvania launched a new Work Zone Speed Safety Camera program.
Safety Around Powerlines – Part II
FDR Safety
AUGUST 6, 2018
Sydney Delprato, GSP, is the Safety Coordinator at Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative in Hughesville, Maryland. Graduated in 2016 with a Bachelor of Science from Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a degree in Safety Science. The post Safety Around Powerlines – Part II appeared first on FDRsafety.
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Construction to resume in Pennsylvania with many new protocols
Construction Dive
APRIL 29, 2020
When contractors across the state get back to work Friday, they will be required to include safety practices unheard of before the pandemic.
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Safety Around Powerlines: Part I
FDR Safety
JULY 23, 2018
Sydney Delprato, GSP, is the Safety Coordinator at Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative in Hughesville, Maryland. Graduated in 2016 with a Bachelor of Science from Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a degree in Safety Science. The post Safety Around Powerlines: Part I appeared first on FDRsafety.
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Excellence in Safety: Lackawanna Energy Center
ENR Construction
MARCH 19, 2020
Developing a safety program for constructing a 1,500-megawatt generating plant atop an abandoned coal mine in northeast Pennsylvania presented Kiewit with several unique challenges.
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How a Pennsylvania contractor employs a team approach to COVID-19 challenges
Construction Dive
JULY 23, 2020
Poole Anderson Construction President Stephanie Schmidt talks about furloughs, safety protocols and finding the most comfortable face coverings for her employees.
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OSHA Cites Contractor for Safety Violation Following Worker Electrocution
Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 16, 2018
The Department of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Insight Pipe Contracting for workplace safety and health violations following a fatal employee electrocution at a worksite in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. The contractor faces $331,101 in penalties. The employees were…
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Pennsylvania Poster Change
Safety Services Company
JULY 19, 2013
Pennsylvania has revised their unemployment compensation policy. Safety Services Company offers an annual update service that provides you with new material when changes occur in your states policies, at no cost to you. These changes are reflected in a revised labor law poster, and must be posted in the workplace.
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Takeuchi Names New Pennsylvania Dealer
Construction Equipment
JANUARY 15, 2015
Takeuchi-US announced Diamond Tool as their newest dealer in Pennsylvania. They specialize in providing equipment and supplies for safety, welding, maintenance, material handling, power tools, tools and equipment, among others.' Located in Philadelphia, they will be contracted to support the Takeuchi skid steer lineup.
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Pa. Gov Issues COVID-19 Safety Guidelines as Crews Prepare to Resume Work
ENR Construction
APRIL 24, 2020
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf (D) released safety guidelines on April 23 for construction crews to follow when they are allowed to return to work on May 1.
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Pennsylvania to Restart $530M in Turnpike Projects
ENR Construction
APRIL 6, 2020
Resumption of four projects is pending a review of contractors coronavirus safety plans.
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53 EMCOR Services Fluidics receives first place safety award
Contractor Magazine
MAY 6, 2014
EMCOR Services Fluidics has been recognized for exemplary safety practices and performance with a First Place Safety Award from the Mechanical Contractors Association of Eastern Pennsylvania (MCAEP). Best Practices'
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49 Students Visit Project, Learn about Construction Safety
PC Construction
NOVEMBER 17, 2015
Last Friday, 10 safety students and their professor from Indiana University of Pennsylvania joined me on the jobsite. Continue Reading.
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Pennsylvania Contractor Named Severe Violator
Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 30, 2014
plumbing, heating and air conditioning contractor, with four safety violations after a trench collapse at a work site in Hanover. Employees of C & G Refrigeration Inc. were twice exposed to trench collapses, according to OSHA investigations. In April 2013, OSHA cited C & G, a Hanover, Pa.,
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Pennsylvania contractor pleads guilty, pays $250K in fines for deadly trench safety violation
Construction Dive
APRIL 12, 2018
The company has already sold off most of its equipment and will soon cease doing business.
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Upgrade Your Fleet Safety with Azuga's Dual-Facing Dashcam
Construction Business Owner
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
Upgrade Your Fleet Safety with Azuga's Dual-Facing Dashcam Empower your fleet with enhanced visibility and driver accountability for unprecedented safety standards. mhodges Tue, 02/27/2024 - 08:42 Buckle up for safety. At Azuga, we understand the paramount importance of fleet safety and efficiency.
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US, Canada Push Respirable Silica Safety
Safety Services Company
JULY 18, 2013
The United States’ Occupational Safety and Health and Administration and British Columbia are in the midst of a silica safety push. Workplace safety experts say that limit needs to be cut in half — because otherwise, workers face an increased risk of lung cancer, silicosis and other diseases. milligrams per cubic meter (mg/m3).
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Governor Wolf’s Life-Sustaining Business Orders and Waiver Process Under Fire
Constructlaw
OCTOBER 23, 2020
Wolf’s businesses closure orders and the business waiver process recently came under fire from the Western District of Pennsylvania Federal Court and the Pennsylvania Auditor General Eugene DePasquale. Pennsylvania Federal District Court Finds Gov. Pennsylvania Auditor General Investigation.
COVID-19 and Remobilization: Returning to the Construction Site Without Mandated COVID-19 Restrictions
Constructlaw
JUNE 30, 2021
This article summarizes the current landscape in Pennsylvania and California as COVID-19 restrictions are lifted, and highlights important considerations for employers in the construction industry in relation to vaccines and navigating a post-mask mandate world. Current Restrictions in Pennsylvania and California. Pennsylvania.
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Construction Safety Degrees: What to Expect
Construction Business Owner
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Construction Safety Degrees: What to Expect Explore the components and benefits of a construction safety degree. mhodges Thu, 02/01/2024 - 12:16 Safety is a significant concern at construction sites, and as a construction business-owner your No. 1 priority is keeping your crew safe.
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Construction Safety: Using Drones to Save Lives
Construction Business Owner
DECEMBER 28, 2022
Construction Safety: Using Drones to Save Lives. When it comes to construction jobsite safety, drones are indispensable. From surveying to monitoring the jobsite for Occupational Safety and Health Administration compliance, these days, drones have proven to be almost indispensable to the success of a progressive construction company.
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10 Safety Topics for New Construction Workers
Construction Business Owner
OCTOBER 5, 2022
10 Safety Topics for New Construction Workers. Improve your employee onboarding & safety training. Safety is a hot topic in construction. While most contractors recognize the need for better jobsite safety, knowing exactly where to start can be overwhelming. Construction Safety. construction safety training.
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Uber To Add Advanced Technologies Center In Pittsburgh
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
MARCH 7, 2016
Relocating or Expanding Your Business In Pennsylvania. Considering Pennsylvania for your company’s relocation or expansion project? Check out Business Facilities’ Pennsylvania Incentives and Workforce Development Guide. The investments we’re making in Pittsburgh today are key to the long-term future of transportation.
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5 Ways To Make Jobsite Safety More Engaging For Construction Workers
Construction Business Owner
DECEMBER 12, 2022
5 Ways To Make Jobsite Safety More Engaging For Construction Workers. Tips to get more team engagement on construction safety. Construction safety is something that doesn’t often get the attention it deserves. Nobody is excited to attend jobsite safety meetings. jobsite safety. Mon, 12/12/2022 - 15:27. Main Image.
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Pennsylvania Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act: What Residential Contractors Need to Know
Levelset
MAY 16, 2022
In Pennsylvania, contractors working on residential projects need to be aware of the Pennsylvania Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act. Pennsylvania Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act. Hence, Pennsylvania Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act (HICPA) was enacted in 2008. What cannot be included?
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In Suing Commonwealth of PA, Clean Air Council Takes A Stand For Up-To-Date Building Codes
Green Building Law Blog
JUNE 22, 2015
There is a war on building codes across the United States, and Pennsylvania is ground zero. After years of regular building code updates, a law was passed in 2011 (Act 1) at the urging of the Pennsylvania Builders Association to make it essentially impossible for building codes to be updated. Of course, up-to-date codes save lives.
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B. Braun To Add 175 Jobs In Florida
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
APRIL 25, 2016
The company is committed to eliminating preventable treatment errors and enhancing patient, clinician and environmental safety. Braun, we are working each day to improve medical quality, safety and care,” said Bruce A. Braun during its domestic trade mission to Pennsylvania last year. headquarters are located in Bethlehem, PA.
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Kawneer dedicates new floodwall at its Bloomsburg facility
BD+C
MARCH 27, 2013
an Alcoa business and the leading manufacturer of architectural aluminum products and systems for commercial construction, dedicated a new floodwall at their Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania facility, heralding greater levels of safety and stability for employees and customers. Kawneer Company, Inc., read more.
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Constructlaw
MARCH 27, 2020
Certain jurisdictions, including Boston, San Francisco and Pennsylvania, have placed restrictions on construction projects deemed “nonessential” and require waivers for certain projects to continue. Collidge COVID-19 has created a severe disruption to the construction industry.
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In Suing Commonwealth of PA, Clean Air Council Takes A Stand For Up-To-Date Building Codes
Green Building Law Blog
JUNE 22, 2015
There is a war on building codes across the United States, and Pennsylvania is ground zero. After years of regular building code updates, a law was passed in 2011 (Act 1) at the urging of the Pennsylvania Builders Association to make it essentially impossible for building codes to be updated. Of course, up-to-date codes save lives.
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Georgia Poster Change
Safety Services Company
JULY 19, 2013
Safety Services Company offers an annual update service that provides you with new material when changes occur in your states policies, at no cost to you. All current Pennsylvania Labor Law Poster subscribers will receive this update, and new customers after 7/16/2013 will receive the new posting with their posters.
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Standardizing Safety
Construction Business Owner
DECEMBER 19, 2019
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ASTM vs ASME Standards: Whats the Difference?
Work Gearz
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
The former sets the standards for materials used for a product, while the latter ensures the safety and performance of such products by following ASTM standardized materials. This committee started in Pennsylvania, which is where the headquarters are located. However, in some cases, it is a law to comply.
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Building a Great Safety Culture Takes a Commitment to Training
Construction Business Owner
AUGUST 3, 2020
Building a Great Safety Culture Takes a Commitment to Training. Why is safety so important? Construction business leaders demonstrate their commitment to safety in many ways. One very visible way is by providing their workers with (or requiring their subs to have) consistent safety training. Pure Safety Group.
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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
FEBRUARY 26, 2014
We are very excited to be opening this new factory in South Central Pennsylvania where we have had a manufacturing presence for many years,” said Jakob Zueger, CEO, Schindler Americas. “We The Hanover facility serves as a model for future Schindler production facilities around the globe.
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Avian-friendly glass: A clear and present solution for birds
Construction Specifier
APRIL 17, 2020
For the certification process, the manufacturing company submitted its glass for testing at the Pennsylvania Powdermill Nature Reserve flight tunnel, one of only three such facilities in the world. The bird-safety ratings derived from this type of tests have become the basis for the U.S.
States Requiring OSHA 10/30 Hour Training
Safety Services Company
DECEMBER 9, 2013
Booth programs focus on the most prevalent hazards in the field and are designed to greatly improve worker safety. Ensure your employees are certified in OSHA 10 or 30-hour with Safety Service Company’s online 10/30-hour training program. Pennsylvania P.A. Nevada assembly Bill No.
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Denso Investing $1B In Maryville, Tennessee Expansion
Business Facilities
OCTOBER 6, 2017
DENSO will create approximately 1,000 jobs in Maryville and invest $1 billion to make the Blount County facility a primary manufacturing center in North America for the company’s electrification and safety systems. Photo: TNECD.com). “This is an investment in the future of DENSO, and also the future of transportation.
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Safety Tips For Returning to Your Construction Site During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Construction Junkie
MAY 6, 2020
Pennsylvania, one of the first and few states to deem construction “non-essential” has begun allowing projects to continue again and have also released a guide for doing so safely. The Pennsylvania chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors also contributed to the guide via their Construction Safety Task Force.
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New coronavirus vaccine trial underway in the US and funded by the Bill Gates Foundation uses ‘skin-deep’ shots instead of jabs into the muscle which is typically used
Construction Test
MAY 13, 2020
The second vaccine safety trial for coronavirus is underway in the US using a skin-deep shot instead of the usual deeper jab injected into the muscle. . Each volunteer will get two doses of the experimental vaccine, code-named INO-4800, given four weeks apart either at the Kansas City research lab and the University of Pennsylvania. .
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DOT Lets States Shift $473M Unspent on Earmarks to Other Projects.
ENR Construction
AUGUST 17, 2012
Safety & Health. million, followed by California, Texas, New York and Pennsylvania. Safety and health. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Building Types. Construction Methods. Sustainability. Haiti Reconstruction. Economic Stimulus. Banking & Credit Crisis. Project Delivery.
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Can You Wear a Hard Hat Backwards?
Work Gearz
JANUARY 30, 2021
Remember too, the suspension must be turned around, to ensure safety and protection of the head and therefore, of the brain. It needs to constantly be stressed to these workers, to all workers, the importance of safety. Can MSA hard hats be worn backwards? Wearing a hard hat properly is for the worker’s advantage and benefit.
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Controlling Total Cost of Risk in Construction
Construction Business Owner
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Boots-on-the-ground safety professionals are essential to mitigate risk, while training and education support are needed to address the shortage of skilled labor. Read more and explore how construction businesses and contractors can improve safety, control costs, and achieve success in a rapidly evolving industry.
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358 Advanced Manufacturing Driving Pittsburgh’s Economic Growth
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
APRIL 5, 2016
Capital investment in southwestern Pennsylvania totaled $2.9 The fund’s footprint is the 32-county greater Pittsburgh region, comprising parts of Pennsylvania, Maryland, Ohio and West Virginia. The population of well-educated young professionals is on the rise in southwestern Pennsylvania. A Magnet for Millennials.
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