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Why do we Wear Safety Vests During Construction?

Work Gearz

nearly 20% of the deaths on the construction sites happened due to not wearing of the safety vests. . Benefits of Wearing Safety Vests in Construction Sites. Safety vests are high visibility vests and have immense benefits for workers in the construction sites. The Negatives of not wearing safety vests. ? SAFETY VESTS.

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One-Stop Safety Training

Safety Services Company

Safety Training. Welcome to Safe Friday, this week we’re going to cover the ins and outs of safety training. Good pre-job safety training can help reduce the risk, but it is not always readily available or adequate. It is equally important to emphasize safety and health. Helping New Workers. Start with the Basics.

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Step by Step Guide to Hard Plaster a Brick Wall

Construction Cost Estimating

Prepare the plaster mix – Before you proceed any further put on your dust mask, safety glasses and protective gloves. Check for level plaster – Hold the spirit level vertically against the wall to ensure flatness, rub spirit level in areas of uneven plaster to flatten it. Lay drop sheets in front of the wall.

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Advancing our time-honored traditions through technological innovation

The Korte Company

And that bold, innovative spirit? As AI evolves, we hope for ways to incorporate this new technology into our safety program. For instance, wearables and devices that can track movement could ensure workers avoid restricted zones and don the right safety gear. Just another day at the office. That’s still how we work.

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Industry frustrated by delays in CSA changes

FDR Safety

USDOT’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has delayed its promised changes to its Compliance, Safety and Accountability program, and the truck and bus industries are being vocal with their frustration. Intervening with companies with poor records on these measures is what the Safety Measurement System aims to do.

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Meet the interns: An inside look at their experience at The Korte Company

The Korte Company

This year’s group of interns included specializations in project management, safety, design and more. How Sam Niemeyer reeled in a full-time position Sam Niemeyer, a student in occupational safety and health at Murray State University, joined The Korte Company as a safety intern in June 2023. It was fishing.

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40 Best Construction Podcasts in 2022

Levelset

That’s the guiding spirit behind Construction Genius , hosted by Eric Anderton. Construction safety podcasts. The Safety Guru. Eric Michrowski is a world-renowned safety guru, and his podcast focuses on what he knows best: putting wellbeing and safety first. CPWR Construction Safety and Health.