[VIDEO] Controlling Respirable Crystalline Silica in Construction: Handheld Grinders

A short video describing how to properly use specified dust control methods with handheld grinders for uses other than mortar removal to effectively limit workers’ exposure to respirable crystalline silica

January 14, 2019

New Home Sales Maintain Momentum

Pending Sales Index up 45.8% year-over-year in October according to Zonda

Version 2.1 of the robot Spot was recently released.

Construction Site Mobility Robot Spot 2.1 Released

Boston Dynamics has released version 2.1 of its autonomous robot, Spot.

Professional-grade work gloves make the job more comfortable and protect your hands to keep you safer on the jobsite.

5 Tips for Choosing the Best Construction Gloves

Finding the right glove for the job is as important as matching any other tool of the trade to the task at hand.

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Is Your Crew Prepared for an Emergency?

2020 is teaching us an important lesson: we need to be prepared for pretty much anything to happen at any time. From pandemics to natural disasters to accidents and injuries on the jobsite, there’s a lot we need to prepare for.

New ASTM International Standard Will Help Improve the Fit of Respirators

The purpose of the new standard is to increase the probability that available respirators fit the general worker population.

Biggest Challenges Facing the Locating Industry as a Whole, According to Locate Technicians Surveyed (SOURCE: Figure D, CGA White Paper: Insights into Improving the Delivery of Accurate, On-Time Locates)

Common Ground Alliance Research Points to Stressed Damage Prevention System

Association dedicated to protecting underground utility lines issues a new white paper full of insights into improve timely, accurate locates based on locating industry surveys and interviews.

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OSHA Issues Guidance to Employers on Frequently Cited COVID-19 Standards

Documents are based on data from citations issued, many of which were the result of complaints, referrals and fatalities.

Improving Work Zone Safety Through Innovation

PSS International is delivering products to the industry that help to ensure every person arrives home safely at the end of the day.

Psg Checkmate Xplorer Harness

Pure Safety Group Checkmate Xplorer Industrial Full-body Harness

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MSSI MAC Safe-T-Check Modular Access Control Portal

Automated wall-mounted thermal imaging system quickly and reliably screens skin temperature before allowing entry into a work site.

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Coolpad Bubble Proximity Tracking Device

Wearable IoT device provides high-range proximity measurement accuracy with Ultrasonic Time-of-Flight (ToF) technology.

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PERC Addresses Important Safety Issues Including Carbon Monoxide Exposure and Indoor Air Quality

Propane equipment helps workers reduce harmful emissions, including CO.

EGM Builders, a general contractor providing construction services in New Jersey and New York, plans to use the EVO vest to help its team members stay safe and comfortable while performing their work.

Ekso Bionics Announces EGM Builders as First Customer to Adopt EVO Technology

EVO is designed to reduce the risk of repetitive or fatigue-related injuries for construction workers and other industrial employees.

The Solidifier offers a durable and affordable alternative for those who like the look and feel of a wedge outsole while needing a defined heel and a tough abrasive leather and outsole. This boot is perfect for masons, concrete workers, farmers, ranchers, truck drivers, heavy machine operators, utility workers, and oil and gas workers. The boot comes in three versions: 6”, 8”, and a pull-on. All models come standard with Iron Age’s full-grain crazy horse leather, welted construction, Bootbed memory foam removable footbed, and abrasion-resistant outsole. The 6” and 8” add layer of weather protection with a Hydtrotex waterproof liner.

The Solidifier Work Boot Series - Built for Masons, Concrete Workers, Heavy Machine Operators and More

The Iron Age Solidifier waterproof work boot comes in a 6", 8" and 11" pull-on workboot style.

Associated Ready Mixed Concrete of California has begun using a survey system to improve driving safety.

Concrete Supplier Using Survey System to Improve Driver Safety, Retention

Associated Ready Mixed Concrete of California has begun using a survey system to improve driving safety.

Digital Codes Premium Complete Online Codes and Standards Database

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OSHA Frequently Asked Q&A Confirms N95 Respirators Protect Against the Coronavirus

OSHA’s new FAQ explains why an N95 respirator is effective at protecting users from the COVID-19 virus.

Sunbelt Rentals Expert Shares the Truths Behind Common Jobsite Safety Myths

Common safety myths and misconceptions related to both fall protection and equipment used to work at heights.

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Cat S42 Rugged Construction Smartphone Beats MIL SPEC

Waterproof and dust-proof smartphones with the Cat brand can all be regularly and thoroughly disinfected by being submerged and scrubbed with hot soapy water or disinfectant for COVID-19 hygiene, and beat severe drop tests

Lawsuits Filed Against Contractors in New Orleans 2019 Hard Rock Hotel Collapse

Contractors and subcontractors working on the Hard Rock Hotel face a lawsuit from the development owner in additional to previously issued OSHA citations and fines.

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Excavation-related Damages to Utilities Cost the U.S. Roughly $30 Billion in 2019

Common Ground Alliance’s annual DIRT Report reveals that utility damages continue to trend upward, despite construction spending remaining flat.

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The Contractor's Best Friend Podcast: Is Your Crew Really Ready for an Emergency?

Assess the potential emergencies your crew could face and create proactive plans so all are prepared.

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New OSHA Guidance Requires Reporting Work-Related COVID-19 Infections and Deaths

Guidance defines a coronavirus ‘work-related incident’ and sets the expected reporting deadline for within eight hours of knowing both that an employee died of a work-related case of COVID-19

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ISN's Orange Book – 2020 is a Guide to Safe Worksites and Contractor Management

Data-driven analytics and COVID-19 best practices provide actionable insights on how to improve contractor management, and ultimately improve workplace safety

Customizable Software Platform Mitigates Distracted Driving

Truce Software offers fleet intelligence to increase driver safety and reduce distracted workers.

Skudo Commercial System.

Skudo Commercial System

The Skudo Commercial System is ideal to protect surfaces from construction site damages and spills on large commercial projects.

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J-CAP Safety Cover

The J-CAP OSHA Approved Safety Cover protects against lacerations while taking away the risk of impalement from above grade level falls up to 10 ft. (3.04 m).