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Construction Safety
Strict Safety Rules on Jobsites Reduce Liability Risks
Gallagher Bassett North America
The skilled labor shortage impacts the industry’s ability to conduct business safely, as a the pipeline of complex projects continues to grow.
August 13, 2024
Any injuries incurred while on the job can remove a worker from the project and often result in workers’ compensation costs.
Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
Can Machine Control Systems Really Improve Profits?
Volvo Construction Equipment
This technology dramatically improves accuracy, from load weight to trench depths, angles and directions, to the compaction density of a newly laid asphalt mat.
August 6, 2024
Some machine control systems help operators automate and fine-tune tasks like leveling, digging and grading all the way up to creating complex, multidimensional site profiles.
Construction Safety
Interior Protective Systems on Construction Sites
Cleanwrap Interior Protection Systems
What to know about interior protective systems and how they can help keep construction sites work-friendly and safe.
July 11, 2024
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Construction Safety
How Drug Screening and Background Checks Reduce Workplace Injuries
Shield Screening
The efficacy of drug screening and background checks lies in their technical implementation and ability to foster a culture of safety within the construction industry.
July 3, 2024
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Construction Safety
Build Better: Integrative Strategies for Traffic & Construction Safety
AWP Safety
An effective plan minimizes downtime and helps keep personnel in the work zone safe.
June 19, 2024
For construction projects intersecting with or on roadways or heavily trafficked areas, proficient traffic management is essential.
Construction News
ForConstructionPros.com's New Award Recognizes Construction Pros in Office and on Jobsite
ForConstructionPros.com launched the PACER award, which recognizes construction pros on the jobsite and in the office for their accomplishments in shaping the construction industry.
June 17, 2024
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Construction Safety
How Proper Ergonomics on Jobsites Help Protect Workers
Sentry Insurance
Ergonomic injuries are largely preventable. Help your team recognize tasks that may create physical limitations and use the resources available to put them in safer positions.
June 11, 2024
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Construction Safety Technology
How PPE Suppliers Can Keep Up in a Rapidly Changing Construction Industry
twICEme
The two major trends of safety awareness and technology adoption work together to drive a coming huge shift in the construction industry.
June 7, 2024
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Construction Safety
Myth Busting Today’s Top Risk Management Trends
Avetta
To reduce contractor risk across their supply chain, businesses can turn to technology to reduce siloes, ensure the right controls and practices are in place, and overall minimize the number of workplace injuries and fatalities.
May 31, 2024
In the case of a serious injury or fatality, an investigation shows leading indicators or data that could have helped prevent an accident.
Safety Equipment - Other
White Cap Acquires National Ladder & Scaffold
White Cap
National Ladder & Scaffold Co. is now part of the White Cap suite of brands, branches and services.
May 14, 2024
National Ladder is now part of the White Cap suite of brands, branches and value-added services.
Construction Safety
CONEXPO Launches Mental Health Online Resource
CONEXPO-CON/AGG
The initiative aims to change the industry's approach to mental health by providing actionable resources, sharing inspiring personal stories, and offering practical advice for both employers and employees.
May 14, 2024
CONEXPO has launched a comprehensive resource hub dedicated to mental wellness.
Construction Safety
Improving Jobsite Safety Requires New Ideas & Tech
JT Magen
Safety should always be the No. 1 priority in the construction industry. It's important to follow safety procedures every day.
May 14, 2024
Events like Construction Safety Week reminds us that at all times, safety is priority No. 1 for our industry, and that it’s our responsibility to follow, expand and enhance safety procedures every day.
Safety Equipment - Other
Freightliner Adds Backup Alerts to Plus Series Trucks
Freightliner Trucks - Daimler Truck North America
Available as a factory-installed safety option, the passive system includes a 7-inch integrated touchscreen display, backup camera, and reverse proximity sensor to meet the needs of hard-working drivers across a multitude of applications.
May 7, 2024
The Backup Alert System includes a touchscreen display, backup camera and a reverse proximity sensor.
Construction Safety
Construction’s Silent Crisis: Mental Health
Procore Technologies, Inc.
The suicide rate for men in construction is five times greater than the rate for all fatal work-related injuries in the construction industry.
May 6, 2024
Construction safety culture has come a long way since the “Lunch Atop a Skyscraper” photo was taken nearly a century ago, including the introduction of required, basic PPE like hard hats and harnesses. But there are still many areas we must improve in order to drive a safer industry.
Equipment Management
Navigate Your Possibilities With Aftermarket GPS
Integrating GPS or GNSS technology aftermarket is achievable and can provide many benefits to contractors, workers and machines.
May 3, 2024
Leica Geosystems’ GNSS Machine Control technology offers possibilities to enhance safety for construction workers and pedestrians around busy work sites and to protect existing and newly built infrastructure through automatic height, depth, and slew hydraulic control for excavators.
Equipment Management
How to Prepare Equipment for Summer Extremes
From operator health to equipment maintenance, steps can be taken to protect the assets and people on construction sites.
April 29, 2024
Components that can improve visibility include rearview cameras, around-view monitor camera systems and sensors.
Construction Safety
3 Tips for Managing Economic Risks on Construction Projects
Sentry Insurance
While you can’t eliminate risk entirely, you can take steps to help reduce it, avoid it and protect against it.
April 17, 2024
A formal safety program can help ensure that you’re regularly checking your property, jobsites, equipment, and materials for any sign of damage, wear, or malfunction that could lead to larger issues later.
Construction Safety
Crane Safety Report Reveals Dangers and Best Practices
National Safety Council
As the crane industry continues to navigate major safety challenges, NSC and the NCCCO Foundation plan to continue to provide additional resources to educate crane operators, inspectors, and employers about potential workplace hazards.
April 4, 2024
While cranes play a vital role in the transportation, construction, and agriculture industries, among others, operating this type of equipment can be especially dangerous if proper protocol is not followed.
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