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Personal Protection Equipment
Making Sure Concrete Contractors Are the Safest in Construction
American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC)
Along with the Safety & Risk Management Council, the American Society of Concrete Contractors Education, Research & Development Foundation has launched a website to fight brain injuries and fatalities in concrete contractors: HarthatstoHelmets.com
March 20, 2023
Constuction Safety Resource - HarthatstoHelmets.com
Construction Safety
Education Needed in Hard Hat, Helmet Use to Prevent Concussions
Mips
A Nielsen survey revealed many who need hard hats and helmets for safety don't realize the gear helps prevent concussions.
July 11, 2022
A Nielsen survey revealed many who need hard hats and helmets for safety don't realize the gear helps prevent concussions.
Rental
IPAF Harness Pledge Holds Industry Responsible for Proper Fall Protection
On September 5, International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) held a signing event during the BICES event in Beijing, China, which renews and reinforces a mass pledge signed at the IPAF Asia Conference & Showcase 2017 in Changsha, China.
October 3, 2019
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Personal Protection Equipment
New Company Releases High-Performance Work Wear Designed to Fit Women
SeeHerWork sells workwear, safety equipment and other job-specific products specifically made for the female form
August 1, 2018
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Construction News
Red Wing Shoe Wants to Feature Customer Stories on Wall of Honor
Red Wing Shoe Company is collecting customer stories to be featured on an online and physical Wall of Honor in its Minnesota flagship store
October 24, 2017
Customers nationwide can share stories of their well-worn boots, where they've been and the difference they’ve made, to earn a chance to enshrine their story online later this year and on a physical wall next year at the company’s flagship store in Red Wing, MN.
General Tool
SureWerx Now Brings Pro Tool, Equipment and Safety Products to the US
Canadian one-source supplier of American Forge, Sellstrom, PeakWorks, Pioneer, KneePro and Ranpro products lays down streamlined new distribution in the US
September 8, 2017
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Safety Equipment - Other
Will Safety Helmets Replace Construction Hard Hats?
Safety helmets are believed to have better side impact protection and would be less likely to fall off if a worker does fall
August 21, 2017
Some general contractors are already incorporating safety helmets instead of hard hats on their construction sites.
Personal Protection Equipment
Wearable Device Improves Construction Safety & Records Worker Time and Location
Triax Technologies' spot-r connected-worksite solution alerts safety personnel to slip, trip and fall incidents and offers worker time and location data to improve operations and mitigate risk
May 23, 2017
spot-r’s lightweight wearable sensor alerts safety personnel to slip, trip and fall incidents in real time so workers can receive aid faster, and logs key data for insurers on when and where incidents occur.
Personal Protection Equipment
OSHA Kicks off "Hear and Now - Noise Safety Challenge"
Competition challenges inventors and entrepreneurs to develop a technological solution to workplace noise exposure and hearing loss
August 5, 2016
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Personal Protection Equipment
OSHA Updates Eye and Face Protection Standards in Final Rule
Final rule updates requirements for personal protective equipment for workers in general industry, shipyards, longshoring, marine terminals and construction
March 31, 2016
Construction Safety
Smart Vest Monitors Construction Worker Health in Real Time
New smart vest uses sensors to measure a construction worker's body temperature and heart rate and then sends the data wirelessly to a smartphone app which will instantly alert users to any anomalies
March 16, 2016
RMIT researcher Ruwini Edirisinghe hopes her innovative smart vest will help reduce fatalities from heat stroke among construction workers.
Personal Protection Equipment
Construction Safety Vest Radio Sensors Could Be PPE of the Future
Radio sensors technology with short-range communication could provide construction workers alerts giving more time to get out of the way of a collision
September 30, 2015
Dr. Tom Martin and Ph.D. student Kristen Hines with the newest prototype of the InZoneAlert construction vest.
Personal Protection Equipment
Get Rewarded for Working in Cold Weather
Cintas & Carhartt Cold Crew Contest recognizes individuals who withstand the toughest winter working conditions
September 24, 2012
Personal Protection Equipment
OSHA Cites AL Contractor for Violations Related to Cave-In Death
Three willful violations underscore intentional disregard for the law or indifference to worker safety
March 11, 2011