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Fall-related Violations Top List of Largest OSHA Fines in 2019
Fall protection violations accounted for the nine of the largest OSHA fines levied in 2019. The tenth most egregious violation dealt with trenching and excavation. So reports Construction Dive.
Read more...Texas Worker Buried Alive, Two Others Injured
A construction worker died after being buried in a trench that collapsed at a work site in Gregory, Texas. So reports KSAT.
Read more...Construction Employees Top Users of Cocaine, Prescription Opioids: Study
Construction workers were found to be the most likely to misuse prescription opioids and cocaine compared to employees in other industries, according to a study from the Center for Drug Use and HIV/HCV Research at the New York University College of Global Public Health. So reports USA Today.
Read more...Design Apps Create Safer Buildings: Report
- Sunday, 18 August 2019
- Safety
- Written by The Progressive Builder
Multimedia apps can help project designers create safer buildings and identify potential “design-related hazards,” according to a recent study. So reports STV News.
Read more...Undercover Troopers Look Toward Safety in 'Operation Hard Hat'
In order to better protect construction workers, Illinois troopers will begin dressing like the workers during undercover patrols. So reports WQAD 8.
Read more...Philly Considering More Inspectors as Illegal Building Plagues City
The Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections is considering funding for 10 new inspectors in the wake of an uptick in illegal building activity and collapses. So reports the Philadelphia Tribune.
Read more...Brooklyn Construction Worker Falls to Death
A construction worker fell to his death while working at One Pierrepont in Brooklyn Heights. So reports The Real Deal.
Read more...Wearable Tech at Heart of Collaboration to Improve Worker Safety
An insurance company, a technology company and a construction firm have partnered to explore the benefits of using wearable devices at work sites.
Read more...18-Month Tech Surge Improving Construction Safety, Productivity
An influx of financial investments, start-up technology firms and a commitment to developing new technologies has helped improve construction safety and productivity, according to an analysis from Triax Technologies.
Read more...Texas Crews Use Electrolyte Pops to Fight Triple-digit Heat
Construction crews in Texas have been battling crippling heat. Safety crews have been tasked with ensuring the workers stay hydrated. So reports NBCDFW, an NBC affiliate.
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