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Apps
[APP] Complete Cloud-based Safety Documentation on the Jobsite with SiteDocs
SiteDocs is a complete cloud-based paperless safety management system that allows you to manage your entire safety program from mobile apps and the Web
August 30, 2016
SiteDocs is a complete cloud-based Paperless safety management system that allows you to manage your entire safety program from mobile apps and the web.
Construction Toolbox
Have You Started Complying with New OSHA Crystalline Silica Exposure Rule?
According to a new infographic from Bosch, 1.85 million construction workers are exposed to respirable crystalline silica and more than 640,000 are exposed to silica levels that exceed the OSHA proposed Permissible Exposure Limit
August 25, 2016
Prolonged exposure to dust has been linked to several types of cancer. Workers in different trades face increased risks of specific illnesses.
Apps
[APP] Closeout Streamlines General and Subcontractor Communication
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Manage all project work, punch lists and streamline contractor-to-contractor communication with the Closeout construction management mobile app
August 9, 2016
Closeout provides commercial and residential contractors with a platform to streamline communication between the general contractor and subcontractor teams.
Apps
[APP] iHandy Translator Helps Translate What You Want to Say into 52 Languages
Translate any sentence or phrase while on the jobsite or use the text-to-speech function to hear a native speaker's pronunciation
August 2, 2016
Construction contractors can use the iHandy Translator mobile app for quick translations of simple phrases on the jobsite.
Construction Toolbox
ForConstructionPros App of the Week: Safesite
With the Safesite mobile app, contractors can record, communicate and resolve safety processes including inspections, audits, checklists, forms, incident reporting, safety observations and more while in the field
July 19, 2016
Real-time notifications when safety issues are raised.
Construction Toolbox
Prepare Your Construction Sites for Severe Summer Weather
You can't control the weather, but you can take steps to safeguard your construction sites and workers before and after severe weather
June 16, 2016
Take precautions to prepare your construction worksites and workers for severe weather season. Prepare for the worst, and have a plan in place to deal with the aftermath.
Construction Toolbox
Are You Training Your Construction Employees on Jobsite Electrical Safety?
While electrical-related workplace fatalities have declined, construction still remains the most at-risk industry
June 2, 2016
The construction industry remains the most at risk for work-related electrical fatalities and non-fatalities.
Apps
ForConstructionPros App of the Week: Safety Meeting App
Record and track OSHA required safety meetings, accidents, incidents, near-misses, employee attendance and more with the Safety Meeting App
May 31, 2016
The Safety Meeting App provides instantaneous documentation of safety meetings and then stores the records in the cloud.
Construction Toolbox
Does Your Company Cell Phone Policy Need an Upgrade?
To prevent unsafe working conditions and loss of productivity construction contractors need to have a cell phone policy covering acceptable and unacceptable use while at work
May 19, 2016
A company cell phone policy should be written and posted in strategic points in both the office and in the field if possible.
Construction Toolbox
Are Results from OSHA's New Injury Reporting Requirement a Positive Sign?
The construction industry accounted for nearly 17% of the severe work-related injury reports in the first year of the new OSHA requirement
May 5, 2016
Of the 7,636 hospitalization reports recorded, 19% (1,451 injuries) were reported by the construction industry.
Construction Safety
Is Diggerland USA a Construction Industry Safety Concern?
Diggerland opens adult theme park for 'unrestricted fun on giant pieces of construction equipment;' good or bad for the construction industry?
April 21, 2016
Guests operating the machines will get the chance to do more than just move dirt and mimic the activities on a construction site, they will also get to play some heavy machinery games. From excavator basketball to the water wheel loader challenge, Diggerland XL combines the experience of operating real construction equipment with unique, hands-on fun for adults who would otherwise never have this opportunity.
Construction Safety
National Work Zone Awareness Week Starts April 11
In 2014 there were 116 worker fatalities in and around work zones — a 9% increase from 2013
April 7, 2016
This year's theme 'Don't Be That Driver!' reinforces the message that driving in and around work zones requires motorists to constantly be alert and be prepared for changes – changes that a distracted driver may not notice in time to prevent a potentially fatal crash.
Construction Toolbox
Don't Forget to Focus on Preventing Less Extreme Injuries on the Construction Jobsite
Preventing fatal construction accidents is vital but don't overlook prevention of non-fatal injuries and accidents on the construction jobsite
March 21, 2016
It's not just the big accidents — collapses, falls from roofs, vehicle/equipment accidents, etc. — that we need to be proactively preventing. In addition, construction business owners, foremen and laborers need to be aware of and working to prevent those accidents and safety fails that cause more minor or less fatal injuries
Construction Toolbox
OSHA Top 10 Safety Violations Relatively Unchanged for Years
Fall protection, hazard communication and scaffolding have been the top three most cited violations since 2013
February 25, 2016
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Construction Toolbox
Are You Doing Enough to Protect Your Hearing?
Employers are responsible for selecting, fitting and maintaining hearing protective devices and must provide them to workers at no costs and train worker in how to use them correctly
November 5, 2015
Convenience and comfort are important for frequent use of hearing protective devices. Earmuffs and foam earplugs in most cases offer the most noise reduction. However, preformed plugs or canal caps may be more convenient where construction work generates moderate daily average noise levels. There is no one device that is the best type for all situations.
Construction Toolbox
Technology is at Contractors' Fingertips, Literally
Two new construction glove products are bringing technology right to construction contractors' fingertips
October 22, 2015
Nanotips is a liquid solution that makes any glove touchscreen compatible making mobile device use while wearing the gloves much easier.
Sustainable Snippets
How Wearable Technology is Saving Lives
We’ve all heard about the coming boom of wearable technology, though how useful much of it will be to the construction industry is unknown. Integrating wearable tech into site safety procedures however, is already a win.
September 30, 2015
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Business Services
FREE Download: Use and Re-use of Formwork: Safety Risks and Reliability Assessment
Researchers from Oregon State University, mapped the life cycle of vertical concrete formwork on three construction sites, and identified and evaluated the typical site environmental and operations impacts on formwork during its use and re-use.
May 14, 2015
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