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Contractor Faces $59,153 in Penalties After Fatal Collapse at JFK Airport
Two workers were crushed by a concrete slab while working on a $19 billion reconstruction project at John F. Kennedy International Airport.
October 23, 2023
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The device is like a snow plow for road debris, enabling workers to stay in the truck rather than being out in traffic.
October 20, 2023
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Trench Collapse Victim Wins $19 Million Jury Verdict
He was in a 10- to 11-foot-deep trench on a D.R. Horton residential project when the collapse occurred.
October 9, 2023
Pay and benefits
Mack Trucks UAW Workers Go on Strike
The United Auto Workers union informed Mack Trucks Sunday night that its members rejected a new five-year collective bargaining agreement.
October 9, 2023
Safety & Compliance
Contractor Fined $82,149 After Project Manager Dies in Trench
The project manager and other workers were in a 10-foot-deep excavation with inadequate cave-in protection, OSHA says.
October 2, 2023
Safety
OSHA Reveals Top 10 Safety Violations
Review this list to ensure your employees are properly trained on the most frequently cited jobsite safety hazards.
September 29, 2023
Gear
Top Clothing and Gear for Working in Cold Weather
Get prepared before temperatures drop with these products designed to fend off the cold. OSHA also offers tips for staying safe in winter.
September 26, 2023
Roadbuilding
Video: Iowa DOT Worker Narrowly Missed by Out-of-Control Drivers
The video shows how dangerous life can be for workers along highways and why motorists need to pay more attention.
September 22, 2023
Safety & Compliance
Contractor Faces $170K in Trench Fines, Named “Severe Violator”
Workers were in an 11-foot-deep trench with no cave-in protection or safe way to get out, agency says.
September 22, 2023
Safety
Construction's Silent Killer: Table of Contents & Mental Health Resources
Explore why construction has the highest rate of suicide of any industry and what can be done about it. Plus, links to free mental health resources for contractors.
September 20, 2023
Safety
Construction’s Silent Killer Pt.4: Contractor Starts Company Mental Health Program
Rocked by three suicides, Graham Roofing has implemented companywide mental health initiatives.
September 11, 2023
Safety & Compliance
Contractor Faces $335K in Penalties for Repeated Fall-Prevention Violations
Cheltenham Construction Services of Missouri has been cited seven times since 2015 by OSHA.
September 11, 2023
The Dirt
Construction’s Silent Killer Pt.3: Ajax President Speaks Out to Prevent Suicide
Vince Hafeli, president of Ajax Paving, kept silent about his suicide attempt for 17 years. He now speaks out to change perceptions.
September 8, 2023
Safety
Equipment Operator Shares Story of Addiction Recovery
After a major injury, he was prescribed opioid pain pills. Now clean, he tells how he got help and tries to help others.
September 7, 2023
Safety
Therapy Helps Contractor Overcome Military PTSD
Chaz Gilliam stresses the importance of improving one’s coping skills, likening it to hiring a personal trainer.
September 7, 2023
Safety
Contractor Opens Up About Battle with Depression
He suffered severe depression after his 6-year-old grandson died of cancer and tells how he got help to give courage to others.
September 7, 2023
Safety
Construction's Silent Killer Pt.2: Contractor Recounts Suicide Attempt to Help Others
Garret Wilson opens up about his mental health experiences and finds it has helped fellow sufferers in construction.
September 7, 2023
Safety
Construction’s Silent Killer Pt.1: Why is the Industry’s Suicide Rate So High?
Five times as many construction workers die by suicide annually than from all of the "fatal four" physical causes of jobsite deaths combined.
September 6, 2023
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