[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

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Top 10 Hottest Construction Stories This Week: Industry Reacts to Biden Infrastructure Plan

Most-read construction stories include how change orders hold back construction companies, corporations call tax hikes to pay for $2 trillion infrastructure plan 'dangerously misguided,' Sandvik acquires Allied

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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.

YellowBird Delivers On-call Health and Safety Pros to Construction Sites

Hear how this Uber-like digital platform matches qualified environmental health and safety professionals seeking employment with construction companies seeking safety expertise for their jobsites - only for however long they're needed.

Risk Management Solutions Provider Aclaimant Raises $15 million in Financing to Further Growth

The investment will be used to support the company's next phase of growth, with a focus on product innovation and hiring top talent.

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Management Trends Emerging in the Construction Industry Due to COVID-19 Pandemic

These changing trends are redefining the way the construction industry will emerge out of the pandemic in order to remain competitive.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Solutions such as BlueCats’ UWB-based wearables have enabled businesses to work productively through COVID-19, as employers work to create a safe workplace.

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

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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.

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BlueCats Contact Tracing Solution

Real-time digital awareness technology enables employers to protect people and assets.

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Werner Leading Edge Fall Protection Lanyards

Lanyards have been tested and approved for leading edge use over steel beams, B-Deck and precast concrete.

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Pyramex Ridgeline XR7 Safety Helmet

Constructed of ABS/PC material that is ultra lightweight and offers enhanced strength and increased heat resistance.

JekkoUSA introduces new lithium ion-powered SPX532 minicrane

JekkoUSA introduces new lithium ion-powered SPX532 minicrane

With a 3.5-ton lifting capacity, and a vertical reach of 56 feet, the electric SPX532 brings versatility to any indoor or outdoor project.

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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.

A harness/lanyard does not prevent a fall, but rather stops the wearer from reaching the ground in the event a fall occurs.

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.

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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.

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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

Consider workers' weights, weight of tools and materials taken up ladders.

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

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

OSHA Orders Roofing, Building Products Company to Reinstate, Pay Damages to Whistleblowers

Gulfeagle Supply violated the Surface Transportation Assistance Act when it terminated workers who refused to drive unsafe company trucks

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.

With more construction work being conducted indoors during the colder winter months, CPWR offers tips to ensure adequate ventilation and reduce COVID-19 exposure risks.

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.

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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