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Safety Equipment - Other
Report: Over-Reliance on Tech is a Growing Safety Risk
Pie Insurance
Pie Insurance released its 2025 State of Workplace Safety Report of over 1,000 small business owners and decision-makers across construction and field service leaders throughout the U.S.
April 27, 2025
Adobe Stock 565303373
Lifting Equipment
Growth & Achievements: Updates from the IPAF Annual General Meeting
International Powered Access Federation (IPAF)
As the International Powered Access Federation continues its mission to promote safe and effective use of powered access equipment, the organization released its Annual Report for 2024.
March 18, 2025
Adele Coupe
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
United Rentals Hosting Safety Webinars in May
United Rentals Inc.
Online learning series from United Rentals will focus on confined space safety for utilities and contractors.
April 20, 2022
United Rentals
Construction Safety
Gold Shovel Association Becomes Part of Common Ground Alliance
Common Ground Alliance
Common Ground Alliance created a new division, called the Damage Prevention Institute.
April 6, 2022
Common Ground Alliance
Safety Equipment - Other
Walk This Way: Self-walking Robotic Exoskeletons in the Works
Robotics researchers are developing exoskeleton legs capable of thinking and making control decisions on their own using sophisticated artificial intelligence (AI) technology.
March 17, 2021
Waterloo Robotics Exoskeleton
Safety Equipment - Other
Technology Makes Shawmut Projects Safer from COVID-19
Contractor takes on unprecedented risks by innovating new safety protocols integrated with new monitoring technologies
May 13, 2020
Shawmut
Rental
Haulotte References Safety at Powered Access Safety Symposium
MEWP key players gathered in Singapore to attend the powered access safety symposium in October.
October 21, 2019
Mom Ipaf Symposium
Safety Equipment - Other
Construction Second Most Susceptible Industry for Opioid Abuse
Estimates say illicit drug use among construction workers is at 15.1%
October 31, 2017
Opioid
Safety Equipment - Other
Michigan DOT Raises the Bar On Work Zone Visibility
MDOT and PK Contracting tested reflective paints for wet environments and the state set the nation’s first standards mandating use of wet reflective tape and paint in work zones
September 26, 2017
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.
Safety Equipment - Other
Study: BIM Offers Substantial Benefits for Construction Industry
Dodge Data & Analytics study examines how BIM and information mobility are transforming the construction industry
December 10, 2015
The BIM success factors section explores both the measurable benefits achieved from BIM and the factors considered most critical to help achieve those benefits. The benefits of BIM make it clear that it is a competitive advantage for companies that use it.
Safety & Security Equipment
AGC Names URS Nation's Safest Construction Company
URS Energy and Construction takes grand award in ranking that recognizes 38 other contractors for quality construction-safety programs
April 11, 2011