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Philadelphia unveils required construction, demolition project signage one year after fatal building collapse
As a measure taken in the aftermath of a building demolition that killed six people last year, the city of Philadelphia is now requiring construction and demolition sites to post large signs that provide ample details to the public about the work being done at the site. According to a report from CBS Philadelphia, the […]
July 22, 2014
Safety
Construction worker dies after fall down elevator shaft on Louisville jobsite
A construction worker on an off-campus apartment complex being built for students at the University of Louisville was killed last week after falling down an elevator shaft. According to a report from WLKY TV in Louisville, 34-year-old TJ Warner was found dead at the bottom of the shaft around 7:30 p.m. July 16. The investigation […]
July 22, 2014
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Business
Worker fired for hanging Alabama football flag at Texas A&M stadium made Facebook posts suggesting he sabotaged construction
Earlier this week, news and a particular photo went viral concerning a construction worker and University of Alabama football fan being fired from the ongoing renovations at Texas A&M’s Kyle Field stadium. Over the last couple of days, more information about the fired worker has come out. The worker’s name is Bobby Livingston and according […]
July 18, 2014
Safety
Semi truck collides with bridge under construction on I-215 in California; causes falsework to collapse
A semi truck hauling sand hit a bridge currently under construction on Interstate 215 in Perris, California, earlier this week causing lumber and steel beams to collapse onto the freeway. Thankfully, construction crews were not scheduled to work on the bridge until later in the day so no workers were harmed in the accident, according […]
July 18, 2014
Roadbuilding
Traffic deaths down nearly 23 percent since 2005
Traffic deaths in the United States fell nearly 23 percent between 2005 and 2012 according to a study done by the University of Michigan’s Transportation Institute. The study mostly credits safer automobiles and advanced technologies such as anti-lock brakes, collision-avoidance systems and stability control. “There are many factors at play here,” said Dr. Michael Sivak, […]
July 17, 2014
Business
4 tips for developing a health and wellness program at your construction firm (and why you should)
Construction company owners are in a unique position when it comes to assessing and helping their employees manage their health and wellness. Construction is difficult, demanding work, and having employees at the top of their game both mentally and physically is crucial. The firms are also often small enough for company owners to be able […]
July 16, 2014
Safety
2 NYC construction firms charged in scheme that paid people to pose as safety inspectors at 40 jobsites
Two New York City construction companies are facing charges of grand larceny among others for hiring unqualified people to pose as safety inspectors and sign off on about 40 construction sites. According to a report from the Associated Press, Avanti Building Consultants Inc. and NYCB Engineering Group hired unqualified relatives and others to sign off on […]
July 14, 2014
Roadbuilding
3 free safety apps available for use on the jobsite
Being an effective safety manager means more than just holding your obligatory toolbox talk and annual safety training meetings. Developing a proactive approach to safety is not only vital to protecting your workers and the company’s interest at large, it also shows your crews you are genuinely concerned about their health and well being. With […]
July 9, 2014
Safety
Prevent heat exhaustion on the construction jobsite with these 10 tips and OSHA resources
Thousands of workers become ill each year due to heat exhaustion. In 2012 alone, there were 31 heat-related deaths and 4,120 heat-related illnesses. To help combat these numbers, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has launched its Campaign to Prevent Heat Illness in Outdoor Workers, now in its fourth year. “Heat-related […]
July 7, 2014
Roadbuilding
PPE is still important in the heat
During the intense heat of the summer, it’s hard to stay cool when working outside. That’s why it’s tempting for construction workers to skip wearing their personal protective equipment on the hottest days of the year. Gloves can quickly make workers’ hands feel hot and sweaty, goggles may fog up and impede vision, and hard […]
July 2, 2014
Roadbuilding
Missouri DOT uses work zone death to teach motorists about safety, garners award for efforts
After one of the agency’s own dies in a work zone crash, the Missouri DOT uses it to teach motorists about safety and garners award for its efforts.
July 2, 2014
Workforce
Chicago construction worker killed when drunk driver crashes through work zone and into a paver
A construction worker in Chicago was killed early Saturday morning and several others were injured when a minivan drove through barriers on a road construction work zone and crashed into the rear of a paver. Veteran construction worker Jose Tafoya, 58, was working behind the paver when he was struck by the vehicle inside a […]
June 23, 2014
Safety
GEAR: Blaklader intros high-visibility line of construction clothing
If you’ve been to the World of Concrete or Conexpo shows, you’ve probably seen the distinctive Blaklader line of workwear—super tough pants, shirts and jackets with a multitude of convenient pockets. The company recently introduced a new line of high-visibility clothing with shorts, pants, jackets and vests that meet the American National Standards Institute’s (ANSI) […]
June 23, 2014
Roadbuilding
OSHA’s new safety training tool offers interactive experience
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released a tool to help with training exercises. Released at the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASCE) conference in Orlando, Florida, the interactive tool helps identify hazards in the workplace and was developed in partnership with OSHA’s Training Institute. Employers and workers can virtually explore how to identify […]
June 20, 2014
Safety
OSHA releases online video game that helps contractors and construction workers identify jobsite hazards
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has released an online video game to help with training exercises. Released at the American Society of Safety Engineers conference in Orlando, Florida, the interactive OSHA Hazard Identification Tool assists in training workers to identify hazards in the workplace and was developed in partnership with OSHA’s Training Institute. You […]
June 20, 2014
Safety
Construction worker killed by forklift in New York City
Earlier this week, a construction worker at a jobsite in the Queens borough of New York City was killed when a forklift fell on his chest. According to a report from the Associated Press, 54-year-old Min Baz Sik was found unconscious around 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday. It wasn’t clear how the accident happened, and Sik […]
June 19, 2014
Safety
Welcome to Safety Watch: New section of Equipment World site offers extensive archive of shareable construction safety topics
Sometimes it’s what you don’t write about that gets the attention. When we briefly suspended our Safety Watch column in Equipment World earlier this year, boy did we hear about it. “I was a little saddened to see that Safety Watch was missing in my January issue,” emailed one of our readers, a utility contractor […]
June 18, 2014
Roadbuilding
Avoid these 3 safety training obstacles
As many as a million construction workers participated in Occupational Health and Safety Administration’s (OSHA) National Fall Safety Stand Down earlier this month. I saw a number of press releases, photos and tweets from companies that were participating in the event. However, one of the first news articles I read after the Stand Down ended […]
June 16, 2014
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