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Safety: Page 44
Roadbuilding
Can you believe how much bad roads cost Texas drivers?
Bad road conditions are costing the average Texas driver in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington area more than $1700 a year. The report, released by TRIP (a national transportation organization), claims deficient roads, heavy traffic and high operating costs are taking its toll on Texas drivers. The report claims nearly one-fifth of bridges in Texas are in […]
July 24, 2014
Safety
3 tips for staying safe inside road construction work zones
Although many types of construction work can be considered hazardous, few tasks are more dangerous than those conducted in road construction work zones. A number of construction site hazards can be mitigated through effective control measures, but the unpredictability of other drivers—particularly those who are impatient or inattentive – puts work zone crews at a […]
July 24, 2014
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Safety
Concrete beam collapse kills construction worker, injures 2 others at Ft. Lauderdale jobsite
A massive concrete beam collapsed at a jobsite in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Monday, killing one construction worker and injuring two others. Police told Local 10, the city’s ABC affiliate, that the beam collapsed shortly before 8 a.m. Monday at the construction site for a BMW dealership. According to the report, the beam struck all three […]
July 23, 2014
Roadbuilding
Drivers sue FMCSA over pre-employment report information
Six drivers have filed a class-action lawsuit against the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration claiming the agency “disparaged” their safety records and diminished their value as truck drivers by oversharing information on their Pre-Employment Screening Program reports. The drivers are seeking statutory damages of $1,000 per alleged violation for themselves and every member of the […]
July 22, 2014
Safety
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
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
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