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Pure Safety Group Names Sales Leader for Western US
Pure Safety Group (PSG) named Randy Fernandez as head of sales for PSG’s western region of the U.S.
Trench Shoring & Shielding
United Rentals Shares Four Tips on Proper Use of Trench Protective System Tabulated Data
Personal Protection Equipment
Milwaukee Tool Adds Four Knee Pads to its Personal Protective Equipment Offering
Safety Equipment - Other
ToughBuilt GelFit Thigh Support Stabilization Knee Pads
Construction Safety
How to Keep Workers Safe on Construction Sites
Construction Safety
YellowBird Delivers On-call Health and Safety Pros to Construction Sites
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Business
[VIDEO]The Week's Top 10 Hottest Construction Stories: Industry Reacts to Biden Infrastructure Plan
Why these are construction’s most-read stories: how change orders hold back construction companies, corporations call tax hikes to pay for $2 trillion infrastructure plan 'dangerously misguided,' Sandvik acquires Allied and more
Asphalt
Hops & Highways Episode 22: Paving Season Start Up Tips
This week, Jess & Dormie have a lot of infrastructure news to share and also discuss the 10 things contractors can do to make the most out of these coming busy months
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JekkoUSA introduces lithium ion-powered SPX1280 minicrane
With a 2+ ton pick-and-carry capability, and a 7+ ton lifting capability, the electric SPX1280 brings versatility to any indoor or outdoor project.
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Safety Equipment - Other
Walk This Way: Self-walking Robotic Exoskeletons in the Works
Robotics researchers are developing exoskeleton legs capable of thinking and making control decisions on their own using sophisticated artificial intelligence (AI) technology.
Safety Equipment - Other
Malta Dynamics Develops New Adjustable Restraint Lanyards
Malta Dynamics announces the release of new adjustable restraint lanyards, featuring durable 1-inch polyester webbing with a tensile strength of 9,800 pounds.
Construction
Brigade Electronics Shares How to Enhance Rental Heavy Equipment Safety
Brigade has provided a guide for heavy equipment rental providers, recommending essential safety devices for the most common types of heavy machinery.
Construction Safety
On-Site Contact Tracing Still Necessary to Retain Construction Labor in Ongoing Pandemic
Even as infection numbers wane, virus mutations and changing transmission protocols mean COVID-19 will be with us for a long time. Contact tracing will play a critical role in keeping construction projects safe, staffed and working
Construction Safety
Tenna Expands Safety Offerings with Launch of TennaCAM Safety Camera
Dashcam captures footage that provides context and acts as a source of truth in the event of an incident, accident or safety violation.
Construction Safety
TennaCAM Dashcam
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The Construction News Tracker is the industry's only regular newscast featuring developing and breaking news, products, information, and industry analysis specifically for construction professionals.
Construction Safety
BlueCats Contact Tracing Solution
Real-time digital awareness technology enables employers to protect people and assets.
Fall Protection
Werner Leading Edge Fall Protection Lanyards
Lanyards have been tested and approved for leading edge use over steel beams, B-Deck and precast concrete.
Personal Protection Equipment
Pyramex Ridgeline XR7 Safety Helmet
Constructed of ABS/PC material that is ultra lightweight and offers enhanced strength and increased heat resistance.
Safety Equipment - Other
Gear Keeper ANSI/ISEA-121 Shock-absorbing 3/4-in. SuperCoil Tool Tether
Strong shock-absorbing tether can be used for tools up to 15 lbs.
Personal Protection Equipment
Brass Knuckle SmartCut BKCR303 Work Glove
Gloves provide dexterity, grip and ANSI cut level A2 protection via a glass fiber and ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene shell and polyurethane coating.
Fall Protection
What to Know and Do to Reduce Fall Risks on Construction Jobsites
The best line of defense against a fall-related fatality or injury is to take steps to prevent falls in the first place. When elimination of the risk isn’t possible, knowing how to reduce it is key.
Asphalt
ARTEC SideWinder Work Zone Channelizing Displacement System
The SideWinder allows quicker Temporary Traffic Control zones setup.
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JobSiteCare Delivers Doctor-led Healthcare Right to Your Construction Site
JobSiteCare delivers physician-led managed healthcare directly to injured or ill workers on jobsites, while its TextBadge smartphone-based screening technology provides customizable capabilities that will keep workers safer during and after the pandemic.
Lifting Equipment
JLG Joins ALI’s Ladder Safety Month Initiatives
American Ladder Institute (ALI) is hosting the 5th annual National Ladder Safety Month Feb. 22 through March 31
Construction Safety
March Ladder Safety Month Focuses on Securing the Leading Cause of Fatal Falls in Construction
Lack of training on proper use of ladders is the primary cause of more than 81% of fall injuries treated in U.S. emergency departments, and the safety industry is working especially hard this month to get free training to those who work with ladders
Construction Safety
OSHA Cites Repeat-Offending Contractor after 14-year-old Installing Roofing Suffers Critical Injuries in Fall
Double M Roofing & Construction apparently had fall-protection equipment on site but owner and employees were not using it, as they did two weeks later when OSHA again discovered the company owner and crew working at height without fall protection
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Digging Deeper
Telemedical Service Delivers Managed Healthcare Directly to Construction Jobsites
JobSiteCare is delivering physician-led managed healthcare directly to injured or ill workers on the jobsite. Its TextBadge smartphone-based screening technology can also provide customizable capabilities to keep workers safer during and post-pandemic.
Construction Safety
Tips to Improve Ventilation on Indoor Jobsites and Cut COVID Risks
CPWR offers suggestions to improve ventilation, and cut COVID-19 exposure risks, on enclosed construction sites where HVAC systems are not in operation.
Profit Matters
Coronavirus Pandemic Accelerates Construction’s Opioid Addiction Problem
The COVID-19 pandemic’s disruption to daily life hit those with substance-use disorder hard, with deaths by opioid and methamphetamine overdoses increasing 38% and 35%. Construction is among three industries with the most abuse of the drugs
Construction Technology
Aclaimant and StrongArm Technologies Partner on Next Evolution of COVID-19 Risk Management
Partnership combines Aclaimant's safety and risk management tools with StrongArm's wearable product to keep frontline workers safe amid the ongoing pandemic.
Construction Safety
OSHA Proposed Rule to Reduce On-the-job Chemical-related Illnesses and Injuries
OSHA's proposed update to the Hazard Communication Standard is intended to increase worker protections and reduce the incidence of chemical-related occupational illnesses and injuries.
Construction Technology
Exoskeletons Move From Science Fiction to Reality to Aid Worker Safety
Exosuits and exoskeletons are helping to combat worker fatigue, strain and other risks that lead to musculoskeletal disorders.
Personal Protection Equipment
Allegro Economy Respirator Cleaning Kit
Allegro Industries introduced the Allegro Economy Respirator Cleaning Kit with a convenient cleaning and storage solution for full mask and half mask respirators, meeting OSHA recommendations.
COVID-19
OSHA Issues Stronger Guidance on Coronavirus Protection Program Implementation
Stronger worker safety guidance is intended to help employers and workers implement a coronavirus protection program and better identify risks.
Construction Safety
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Fights the Impact of Covid-19 on the Opioid Epidemic
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation announces Sharing Solutions: A Virtual Nationwide Tour, a campaign aimed at providing business-led solutions to the opioid epidemic — a prevalent issue in the construction industry.
Rental
Virtual Reality: A ‘Just-In-Time' Technology for a COVID World
Serious Labs’ mission of revolutionizing the way people learn with VR simulators is right in line with COVID’s ever-present consequence of change.
Construction Technology
Researchers Developing Hard Hat Device to Track Construction Workers' Movements
Mafic is partnering with the University of Southampton in England to develop wearable technology for hard hats for improved safety and faster progress on projects.
