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Construction Safety
Protect Outdoor Workers from Heat Illness
Here are tips to help you protect your workers during the extreme heat event days expected this summer
June 15, 2018
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Construction Safety
How to Prevent Construction Accidents: 5 Safety Best Practices That Can Help
The following five safety guidelines from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers may seem basic, but they help ensure safe operating practices every day
June 13, 2018
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Trench Shoring & Shielding
Slide Rail Helps Shelly & Sands Build BMP Storm Sewer from Bottom to Top
Contractor turns to slide rail system to maintain safety on a complex underground utility installation project.
March 23, 2018
Because of the flexibility of of the slide rail system, Shelly & Sands was able to make “on-the-fly” design changes to the shoring system when the 96-in. existing storm sewer was not in the exact location indicated in the site plan.
Concrete
Staying Warm on the Jobsite
Keeping warm in all kinds of weather and jobs.
March 2, 2018
Staying warm in the winter on a construction jobsite can be challenging. In addition to the temperature, workers must dress for wind chill and wet conditions in the form of humidity, ice and snow.
Equipment Management
Construction Company Safety Culture
A record of zero injuries is great. A record of zero at-risk behaviors is even better. Insights on how to achieve this from Carl Uhinck, CEM.
February 28, 2018
Carl Uhinck, CEM, says it's important to make safey personal with each and every employee.
Construction Safety Technology
Technology May Be the Answer to Prevent Accidents on Jobsites
Brigade Electronics Inc.
The latest technology can help to keep construction workers safer on site.
February 26, 2018
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Concrete
OSHA Inspector Says 'Excavation Was Not To Regulation'. What Now?
Concrete Foundations Association (CFA)
This column has previously presented technical issues related to the residential concrete foundation industry. In 2018, we turn to a range of topics related to OSHA regulations and their interpretations to help prepare you as an employer.
January 9, 2018
Figure 1: Residential basement excavation with over 8-ft of depth. No benching, loose soil encumbrances on the slope and spoil piles closer than 2-ft from the opening. This excavation should not be entered until corrected.
Construction Safety
Safety is the Gift That Keeps on Giving
There’s one gift that doesn’t fit neatly under a tree, yet keeps on giving year-round — the gift of enhanced safety on the jobsite.
December 12, 2017
Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
McCarthy Halves Work Time with Back-Saving Heavy-Tool Assist Gear
Contractor invests in ergonomic tool-assist technologies to isolate an aging workforce from repetitive stress and finds the tools cut demolition and drilling time in half
December 6, 2017
The EksoZeroG mechanical arm provides lift support for heavy tools such as chipping hammers, drills and impact wrenches.
Lighting, Alarms
Stay Safe at Night
Keeping your mobile work zone properly illuminated helps maintain safety, productivity and job quality
November 1, 2017
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Construction Safety
NY Hudson Yards Construction Making History
Hudson Yards will be nation's largest private real estate development and most complex construction project in NYC history - so contractors are using advanced safety measures on the job
October 9, 2017
Cross Country Construction is using 23 protection screens that are 53 ft. 4 in. tall and six loading platforms, totaling 73 vertical profiles for construction of 55 Hudson Yards.
Construction Safety
Don't Miss Construction Zone Safety 2017
Construction Zone Safety reaches construction and concrete contractors, as well as rental business professionals, with up-to-date information on how to keep equipment operators safe on the job.
August 18, 2017
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Construction Technology
How Connected Vehicles Make Work Zones Safer
The Michigan DOT is partnering with 3M to make the nation’s first connected work zone on I-75
August 17, 2017
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Construction Safety
Fatality Study Aims to Improve Safety
New report from the AGC analyzes data from a three-year period and provides new recommendations to prevent workplace fatalities and injuries.
August 14, 2017
The highest number of fatalities occurred around noon (15%) and 52% of all fatalities occurred between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. This finding differs from existing literature. Analysis of fatality data from 1997 to 2000 revealed fatal incident occurrence was dominant around the hours of 9 a.m. and 1 p.m., and declined around noon (Huang and Hinze 2003).
Business
Contractor Saves Money, Improves Employee Health with Workplace Health Services
PC Construction has achieved $3.9 million in cost savings by bringing health services to its employees
August 7, 2017
On the jobsite, a private space is set up where PC Construction employees can visit the traveling health coaches.
Safety Equipment - Other
Kiewit Makes Project NEON Safer with Cat Detect Safety System
Caterpillar's Detect for Personnel uses Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology to detect ground workers in an unsafe area while audible alarm alerts equipment operators and workers in the area
August 3, 2017
Approximately 75% of struck-by fatalities involve heavy equipment.
Construction Safety
IN Demolition Contractor Helps with Disaster Response Training
For over 40 hours in May 2017, a collection of national and international agencies – including NDA member Brandenburg – gathered to pull off a large-scale training exercise at a partially demolished Radisson Hotel in Indiana
July 25, 2017
The special equipment attachments to handle debris, the specialized personal protective equipment and the mindset of working with a compromised structure is normal for a demolition worker - making them a great partner for disaster response.
Training & Education
How Training Construction Equipment Operators Can Boost Efficiency and Job Site Safety
Those who know and understand how to safely use equipment have the ability to work faster and more efficiently, leading to better overall performance and profitability.
July 24, 2017
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