[VIDEO] 5 Things You Should Know to Stay Safe in a Trench

U.S. Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta public service announcement on trench safety

November 5, 2018

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The Week's 10 Most-Read Construction Stories: Ford Unveils Maverick Compact Pickup Under $20,000

Why the Top 10 construction stories include modest infrastructure investment could launch commercial construction surge, CA measures long-term performance of rapid-strength concrete pavement repairs, Biden concedes to 15% tax floor to fund infrastructure

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First Major Davis-Bacon Senate Vote in 10 Years Preserves Prevailing Wage

Vote June 8 on amendments to a package of bills designed to invest in US competitiveness with China ensures support not just for semiconductor manufacturers, but workers that drive their productivity

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Husqvarna Construction Launches New Battery System, High-Power Cutter

With K1 PACE, customers can expect power and performance equivalent to petrol-powered cutters with all the additional benefits battery powered equipment brings to both operators and the environment.

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Report: Drug Use in Construction Industry Holds Steady with Marijuana on the Rise

In the construction industry, the overall positivity rate decreased from 4.2% in 2019 to 4.1% in 2020. Positives for marijuana increased from 2.2% in 2019 to 2.5% in 2020.

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Protecting Your Crew, Even While Driving

You must not only take care of yourself, you must be more focused to ensure that everything you and your crew do to complete work, including driving, is done with the highest level of safety possible.

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Iron Workers Set the Standard for Safety

Iron Workers, representing 130,000 ironworkers in North America, is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies for its Rigger and Signal Person Qualification — setting the standard for safety.

A Century of Safe Stepping - Wooster Products Celebrates 100th Anniversary at WOC2021

Wooster Products will be celebrating its 100 year anniversary at the World of Concrete 2021 event, in Las Vegas, June 8 to 10.

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NITEGLOW Emergency Egress System

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8 Simple Tips for Summer Safety

Warm weather and plenty of daylight make summer a busy season for construction. But with hotter temperatures and longer days come increased health and safety risks.

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ToughBuilt GelFit Stabilizer Knee Pads

This patented and rock-steady kneepad system allows the Stabilizer SnapShell to be removed entirely or interchanged with other SnapShells to create the exact kneepad you want for the job.

Heavy Lifting Isn't the Only Reason Behind Construction's Expensive Back Pain Problem

Heavy Lifting Isn't the Only Reason Behind Construction's Expensive Back Pain Problem

The average concrete worker spends 71% of an average day performing motions that increase the risk of fatigue-based back injuries. But recognizing the problem is only half the battle - figuring out solutions is what matters.

Beat Heat Stress with Worker Monitoring Devices and Mobile Software

Heidi Lehmann of Kenzen talks about how her company’s body monitoring devices and technology keep construction workers safe on the job site.

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Top 10 Construction Stories This Week: OSHA Enforcement Changes Coming Soon

Most-read construction stories include inflation and a tough transition to the post-COVID construction economy, Ford F-150 technology increases towing and hauling safety, benefits of hauling asphalt in live-bottom trailers, Top 5 industry trends to watch

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[VIDEO] The Week’s Top 10 Construction Stories: 11 OSHA Enforcement Changes Coming

Why the most-read construction stories include inflation and a tough transition to the post-COVID construction economy, Ford F-150 technology increases towing and hauling safety, benefits of hauling asphalt in live-bottom trailers, Top 5 industry trends

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PERC Shares Safety Resources for Clean Air Month

Celebrated in May, the American Lung Association (ALA) sponsors Clean Air Month to bring heightened awareness to the correlation between clean air and respiratory health.

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Motorola Solutions MOTOTRBO Ion Smart Radio

Smart radio provides full Android interface, broadband data capabilities and an open application ecosystem.

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ISOtunes PRO Aware Hearing Protection

PRO Aware provides crystal-clear natural sound with continuous connection to your Bluetooth-enabled devices while ensuring all-day hearing protection.

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The 10 Basic Principles of Ergonomics

The field of ergonomics looks at how workers do their jobs and provides guidance on how they can accomplish tasks with more efficiency, safety, and comfort.

Fall Protection & Construction Safety for the Concrete Contractor

Fall Protection & Construction Safety for the Concrete Contractor

Discussing fall protection and site safety with the formwork company Doka USA.

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Proactive Safety Practices Reduce Recordable Incidents in Construction Up to 85%

For Construction Safety Week, Associated Builders and Contractors released the 2021 Safety Performance Report, which details the substantial improvements proactive safety practices outlined in the ABC's STEP system have delivered.

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7 Site Hazards You Don't Want to Overlook

It's important to be vigilant about safe practices on the job. Here's seven site hazards that construction crews often overlook.

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GelFit Rocker Knee Pads

Bluetooth headsets such as those using Sena's proprietary Mesh Intercom protocol allow hands-free communication across a worksite.

Mesh Communication Offers A New Way to Connect the Construction Worksite

Comparing radios vs. new communication headsets, such as those using proprietary Mesh Intercom protocol, and the implications for worker safety and productivity.

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JLG Supports OSHA’s National Stand-Down to Prevent Falls

JLG will participate in OSHA’s 8th annual National Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction, which takes place the week of May 3-7 and gives companies an opportunity to provide important safety training to help minimize the risks associated with falls.

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Fulcrum App Adds Digital Access to Reference Documents

The mobile workforce automation platform can deliver reference documents, such as safety data sheets, standard operating procedures, and process manuals, to field workers as attachments to their Fulcrum mobile apps.

David Brian Ward is the CEO and founder of Safe Site Check In.

OSHA’s 11: Enforcement Changes Coming to a Construction Jobsite Near You

Here’s a look at 11 recent and anticipated changes and their potential impact on your construction business.

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NEW ROUGH TERRAIN LINE

The new line of JLG Rough Terrain Scissors has an answer for every task. When we say upgrade, we mean business – yours.