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Washington State Safety Officials Cite Contractor After Worker's Fatal Fall

ENR Construction

The Washington State Dept. of Labor & Industries assessed penalties totaling $16,800 for SAK Builders in relation to a fatal construction site accident in March.

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Key Rhode Island bridge demolition, replacement may cost $300M

Construction Dive

A new report found the Washington Bridge has “structural deficiencies that cannot be viably repaired” after it was shut down in December 2023 over safety concerns.

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Researcher secures $174K grant to study ‘psychological safety’ in construction

Construction Dive

Hongtao Dang of Washington State University will develop a training program to engender jobsite cultures where workers feel comfortable speaking out.

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Reopening Washington: What Businesses Need to Know about Workplace Safety and Preventing the Spread of Covid-19

Safety Services Company

On May 4, 2020, Governor Jay Inslee signed the legislation in Washington State for the Safe Start Plan. The general safety and health requirements issued by the L&I apply to all business operations, including those businesses considered essential. Creating a Written Safety and Mitigation Plan. In Washington, as in other U.S.

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UMC Receives AGC Washington Grand Award for Safety Excellence

Contractor Magazine

The award comes on the heels of UMC winning the National 1st Place MCAA/CNA Safety Excellence Award in their category for the second year in a row.

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The impacts of affordability, remote work, and personal safety on urban life

BD+C

The impacts of affordability, remote work, and personal safety on urban life 0 qpurcell Mon, 12/18/2023 - 10:06 Urban Planning Data from Gensler's City Pulse Survey shows that although people are satisfied with their city's experience, it may not be enough. They are also 1.5x more likely to say that their city provides a great experience.

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Behind the Build: Interview with Dwayne Jeffery, Safety Health & Environmental Director at Howard S. Wright

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Safety is a critical factor, not just at a project level but across your entire organization. A strong safety culture leads to smoother project execution and a more empowered workforce. . Promoting better safety isn’t just about handing out educational materials and conducting training sessions. Wright, a Balfour Beatty company.

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