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OSHA to hold safety stand-down on heat-related illnesses on Southeast jobsites tomorrow, June 4
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has announced that tomorrow, Tuesday June 4, it will hold one-hour safety stand downs on beating back the Southern summer heat at construction sites and workplaces throughout the Southeastern United States. Workers will stop work for the stand-downs between 7 and 8 a.m. Tuesday to conduct safety training focused […]
June 3, 2013
Safety
Wisconsin DOT launches 511 website, Twitter accounts to keep drivers informed on construction projects
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is taking a pro-active stance in keeping construction workers safe by doing what it can to ensure as many drivers as possible know about the various active construction sites around the state. Wisconsin 511 is a new website that WisDOT hopes will be a “one-stop-shop” for travelers and commuters to […]
June 3, 2013
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NCCCO posts Top 10 FAQs on OSHA’s proposal to delay new crane rules
In light of the news that OSHA has announced its intent to postpone the deadline for certification for its new crane rules by three years to 2017, the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators has posted a list of frequently asked questions about the decision to its website. According to the FAQ, the […]
May 30, 2013
Safety
OSHA intends to postpone compliance deadline for new crane operator certification rules to 2017
After hearing objections and concerns from “a number of parties” the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has announced its intent to extend the deadline for compliance with its new crane operator certification rules by three years to November 10, 2017. The extension will allow the administration time to address raised concerns through a new draft […]
May 23, 2013
Safety
Utah leads U.S. in decline of construction deaths, D.C. tops list of injury declines
Construction deaths declined at a faster rate in Utah between 2008 and 2011 than in any other state, according to new rankings from the Association of General Contractors of America. Derived from an analysis of federal safety data, the AGC’s ranking compared the number of construction deaths for each state with available data and Washington, D.C. in […]
May 21, 2013
Roadbuilding
NHTSA considers auto-brake mandate
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Administrator David Strickland said at a congressional meeting Wednesday that the agency is considering automatic braking as a requirement in vehicles, Automotive News reported. Automatic braking systems use cameras or radars to detect surrounding objects such as pedestrians or oncoming traffic and apply brakes as needed when the driver […]
May 17, 2013
Roadbuilding
Hello? [CRASH]
A new report argues that car crashes involving cell phones are significantly underreported. So what is the number? There’s no hard data to go on, but the correct number for cell phone involvement in all crashes, says the report, is about one in four. Common sense suggests that it’s right. And it also suggests that […]
May 13, 2013
Safety
Scaffolding failure sends Louisiana construction workers dangling 100 feet in the air before rescued
Three construction workers in Baton Rouge, Louisiana likely have a whole new appreciation for life ropes after a scary incident during an expansion project at a hospital there. While working on the exterior of Our Lady of the Lake Medical Center, the scaffolding the construction workers were on snapped, according to WAFB, sending the men […]
May 6, 2013
Roadbuilding
TxDOT introduces workzone safety feature on I-35
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has introduced the state’s first highway safety feature to prevent workzone collisions by using an End-of-Queue Warning System and temporary rumble strips. The End-of-Queue Warning System measures the speeds of approaching vehicles via a sensor, then warns drivers through portable, electronic signs about traffic ahead. The rumble strips, placed […]
May 3, 2013
Safety
Webinar sorts out OSHA’s new crane rule for materials delivery
Yesterday, the National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association hosted a webinar that examined how the new OSHA crane rules affect the delivery of construction materials to building sites. The webinar comes highly recommended to anyone who delivers or takes delivery of construction materials using any kind of crane. If you missed the first one, […]
April 26, 2013
Roadbuilding
Motorcyclist fatalities reach more than 5,000 in 2012
The number of motorcyclist fatalities has climbed nearly consecutively for 15 years, with a 9-percent increase in 2012, to more than 5,000 deaths, according to a report from Governors Highway Safety Association. The report is based on data gathered the first nine months of 2012 and estimates the last three months of the year. According […]
April 25, 2013
Safety
Construction is 4th most dangerous profession with 2nd most fatal injuries
There’s a reason we recognize attention to good safety practices with a separate award each year as part of our Contractor of the Year program. Look no further than the most recent numbers on industry death rates from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. According the BLS chartbook, the private construction industry has the fourth-highest […]
April 25, 2013
Safety
Beat the heat: Tips to avoid heat-induced illness
With the temperatures slowly picking back up, our sister site Total Landscape Care has posted a fairly exhaustive list of some great tips for avoiding heat-induced illness. The tips come from OSHA and cover everything from heat stress, to proper clothing, fluids and food. The tips spend a good amount of time stressing the importance […]
April 22, 2013
Roadbuilding
ARTBA-organized resource sponsors National Work Zone Safety Awareness Week activities
The National Work Zone Safety Information Clearinghouse, managed by the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) Foundation, is a sponsor of 2013 National Work Zone Awareness Week activities. National Work Zone Awareness Week lasts from April 15-19 and aims to raise awareness about the need to drive cautiously in work zones. This year’s theme, […]
April 17, 2013
Roadbuilding
Indiana focuses on work zone safety
The State of Indiana is participating in two statewide initiatives this month to develop work zone safety. The Indiana Department of Labor (IDOL) is promoting worker safety with its statewide safety initiative with a goal of reducing workplace transportation-related deaths, while the Indiana Departement of Transportation (IDOT) is focusing on work zone safety with National […]
April 12, 2013
Driver/operator coaching/training
Upcoming webinar to discuss controversial new OSHA crane rules
Confused about the new OSHA regulation for crane use? You’re not alone. But by early 2014 anybody who operates or works near any kind of crane, including truck-mounted versions, will have to comply with this complex set of regulations. The National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association is offering a instructional webinar on the topic. […]
April 11, 2013
Safety
Contractors, manufacturers, AEM question new OSHA crane operator certification requirements
During meetings that ran April 2-3, contractors, industry organizations representatives of several crane manufacturers and more voiced their opinion to OSHA that the safety administration needs to make changes to the operator and certification requirements before they take hold in November 2014. The controversy surrounds the cranes and derricks in construction standard, 29 C.F.R. 1926.1427, approved […]
April 10, 2013
Safety
How to choose the right flame-resistant clothing for the job
According to MVMFR.com, flame-resistant clothing is characterized as a fabric which self-extinguishes once the source of the ignition is removed. For those in professions that require such clothing, knowing what apparel classifies as flame-resistant can mean the difference between a minor injury and third-degree burns. Clothing that is treated with flame resistant chemicals helps to slow […]
March 29, 2013
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