By Robert Pieters, Contributor Each year, approximately 700,000 underground utility lines are struck during excavation work. This poses a dangerous risk to worker safety and often results in costly repairs that significantly impact project budgets.[1] This is why it’s crucial to identify these potential hazards when starting new construction or remodeling an existing facility. Contractors…
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By Dan Coconate, Contributor The towering cranes that dot our cities’ skylines are monumental for progress, but they are also beacons for safety on construction sites. The construction industry—one of the most hazardous work environments—relies on cranes to lift, move, and place heavy materials in new locations. However, their immense power and complex operation also…
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By Jane Marsh, Contributor Recognizing and combating heat stress is crucial for the health and safety of your construction team. With climate change leading to more frequent and intense heat waves, staying informed and proactive in protecting workers is more important than ever. You must watch the weather, plan, and ensure everyone knows how to…
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By Joe Brandel, Contributor As an industry, construction consistently ranks as one of the most dangerous in the U.S.[1] The construction industry was responsible for about one in five workplace fatalities in 2021, and several common types of workplace accidents pose heightened risk of injuries for those working in this sector as well. For example,…
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By Rick Pedley, Contributor Different work environments can expose workers to a variety of respiratory hazards, including dust, fumes, gases, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). While respirators offer excellent protection against these contaminants, even the most advanced safety equipment is ineffective if it doesn’t fit the user properly. This makes respirator fit testing an essential…
Read More >>By Tito Warren, Contributor In the dynamic setting of a construction site, construction workers face some of the greatest risks for foot hazards – from falling objects to electrical activity and environmental factors. Feet are susceptible to a variety of injuries including fractures, punctures, sprains, burns, frostbite, and more minor conditions like blisters. Because construction…
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Ryan Barnes, co-founder and CEO of STUDSON, talks about the evolution of head protection in the construction industry, and the advantages of safety helmets over traditional hard hats. Ryan discusses the innovative new materials STUDSON uses in its safety helmets, as well as barriers to adoption for safety helmets. Information about STUDSON products can…
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Laptop is ideal for 3D landscape rendering and architectural illustration, interactive factory floor planning, and real-time analytics Durabook announced a major upgrade of its popular Z14I laptop that makes it the world’s most durable and reliable fully rugged artificial intelligence (AI) PC designed specifically to support demanding AI applications in the field. The Durabook Z14I now features Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 and 7…
Read More >>The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) has joined with SafetyCulture, a global technology company, to help frontline workers stay up-to-date on federal safety and health standards. A new series of bite-sized refresher training courses are now accessible on any mobile device and can be completed on-site in just 15 minutes. The 27 new courses are designed around standards…
Read More >>CIOSH THAILAND, the only specialist trade exhibition dedicated to PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) in Southeast Asia, successfully concluded its first edition last week at the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Center (BITEC). The event welcomed 3,117 trade visitors and industry professionals, with and international share of almost 20 percent – attendees came 20 nations, including Laos, Indonesia,…
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