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Making Sense of Complex Accessibility Regulations
Charles Taylor Engineering Technical Services
Accessibility compliance is an important aspect of any construction or building project and firms need to remember that there are numerous rules both at the federal and state level which can impact them.
December 12, 2023
While bringing in outside experts is a great way to ensure a project is compliant, its similarly important to ensure that all of the various internal construction crews and specialists that may touch a project are aware of the different rules that impact them.
Coaching & Consulting
Opioids & Overdose Deaths In The Construction Industry: A Call to Action
Addressing the opioid and overdose crisis requires straight talk to acknowledge that there is a problem. Stigma associated with substance misuse creates barriers to care-seeking for addiction treatment and recovery. Let's talk about it.
December 11, 2023
Opioids and Overdose Deaths In The Construction Industry: A Call to Action
Construction Safety
Workplace Fall Protection Safety Tips
AmTrust Financial
Preventing falls at the workplace is essential to employee safety, especially for those who work at heights in the construction industry.
December 8, 2023
Employers must provide their employees with the proper equipment and fall prevention measures in order to avoid fall-related injuries.
Safety Equipment - Other
IPAF Signs Partnership With Eleva Alliance to Improve Industry Safety
International Powered Access Federation (IPAF)
This agreement with other trade associations ANAGRUAL, ANMOPYC, FANAGRUMAC, ANAPAT and AECE is a milestone in efforts to benefit the lifting industry.
December 5, 2023
Eleva Ipaf News Header
Business
HD Hyundai Earns CES Innovation Awards
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment
HD Hyundai XiteSolution is the first construction equipment manufacturer to use fusion technology to supplement a machine’s cameras and radars.
November 29, 2023
HD Hyundai XiteSolution features Smart Collision Mitigation with Sensor Fusion, which is a system that prevents the risk of job site accidents by automatically stopping the machine when detecting people or objects within a certain range of the excavator.
Safety Equipment - Other
The Practical Wearable Construction Technology Contractors Need to Learn About Right Now
Some construction wearable technologies can make construction software available hands-free but most extend dedicated software products for safety and productivity.
November 27, 2023
The Spot-r Sensor.
Business
NIOSH Publishes New Resource To Minimize Lead Exposures During Lead Pipe Removal
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
When workers are exposed to lead at the work site, they may unknowingly carry it home on their skin, clothes, or personal items such as cell phones, keys, and boots. This can lead to potential lead exposures for other household members.
November 20, 2023
Workers at risk may include managers, line supervisors, or field workers such as those from plumbing companies, city utilities, or construction companies who work with water lines.
Business
National Safety Council Names Callahan Chairman at Campbell Institute
National Safety Council
Prior to serving in his current role as president and chief operating officer, Callahan served in a variety of business development and management roles throughout his nearly 20-year tenure with ISN.
November 16, 2023
As the Institute’s chairman, Callahan will be responsible for guiding the organization’s strategic direction and partnerships across a global network of business leaders and professionals in government, nonprofit, education, and labor.
Portable Lighting
6 Ways LED Lighting Can Enhance Construction Projects & Client Relationships
Dialight
As a contractor, specifying the right lighting can add tremendous value for your client in terms of long-term ROI and total cost of ownership.
November 15, 2023
As a contractor, specifying the right lighting can add tremendous value for your client in terms of long-term ROI and total cost of ownership.
Business
Hitachi Global Air Power Welcomes New VP of Operations
Hitachi Global Air Power
Ballenger will lead the company’s manufacturing in Michigan City, Ind. and has worked as a Lean consultant for Hitachi Global Air Power since July 2023.
November 14, 2023
Ballenger brings more than 40 years of management experience to Hitachi Global Air Power.
Construction Technology
The John Aarts Group Advances With Teleo Remote Operation Technology
Teleo
The enhanced working environment closely resembles a gaming station, appealing to new audiences — both a younger generation and those who don’t see themselves climbing into a cab for eight to ten hours a day.
November 10, 2023
Teleo can give operators a way to control heavy equipment in a remote setting. Operators can be located in a safe and easygoing environment.
Business
Serious Workplace Injuries Jump 7.5% From 2021
National Council for Occupational Safety and Health (National COSH)
To effectively eliminate workplace hazards, safety experts recommend effective worker safety training programs and putting a priority on eliminating hazards with system-wide engineering and operational changes.
November 10, 2023
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Construction Safety
OSHA Names Top 10 Safety Violations for 2023
National Safety Council
Eric Harbin, OSHA Region 6 administrator, presented the preliminary data for "OSHA's Top 10" during the 2023 NSC Safety Congress & Expo, the world's largest annual gathering of safety professionals.
November 2, 2023
Eric Harbin, OSHA Region 6 administrator, presented the preliminary data for 'OSHA's Top 10' during the 2023 NSC Safety Congress & Expo, the world's largest annual gathering of safety professionals.
Construction Safety
Attachment Safety 101
A big factor in attachment safety is ensuring that attachments are well taken care of and maintained.
October 25, 2023
Werk-Brau’s D-Lock Coupler design includes industry-leading safety features like automatic front lock, dual pin locking, and a patented slide lock design to ensure safety on the jobsite.
Business
Winter Warnings for Electrical Safety
National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)
More than half of the 45,000 annual electrical fires occur between December and February. The causes of electrical fires can range from damaged wiring and space heaters to outdoor and indoor holiday decorations.
October 18, 2023
Arc fault circuit interrupter breakers provide families with a high level of protection by stopping hazardous arcing conditions before an electrical fire can start.
Concrete
ASCC 2024 Safety Awards
American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC)
Winners of this year's Safety Awards were announced during the 2023 American Society of Concrete Contractors Conference.
October 17, 2023
Ascc Safety Awards 2023
Equipment Management
Georgia Contractor Reins in Driver Behavior With Telematics
FleetWatcher
Decreases in speeding and hard braking events and improved truck spacing were just some of the wins for this company.
October 13, 2023
Construction companies can improve vehicle safety on the jobsite through training and tracking equipment data.
Business
Trimble Opens Lab at Virginia Tech
Trimble Inc.
The multidisciplinary lab will bring technology to Virginia Tech's students in architecture, building construction, and construction engineering.
October 6, 2023
Using the Trimble XR10 HoloLens hardhat, Abiola Akanmu's research explores the potential for training and upskilling workers in mixed-reality environments to lead to safer and smarter work on construction sites.
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