News about construction safety issues.
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The gadgets and gizmos that build up in our homes might make leisure time more interesting, but some high-tech gadgets benefit construction workers on the job. From extending visibility at night to communicating with your crew, these products bring 21-century technology to the work site. 1. Halo Light Construction workers must often continue into the…
Construction workers are at risk for musculoskeletal injuries on the job. Working in confined spaces and doing repetitive movements as well as lifting heavy objects are reasons this may occur. Taking safety precautions while at work help to reduce such injuries. Using ergonomic principles, a worker is able to look at routine tasks in a…
Every contractor needs protection against unexpected events and accidents that can happen on the jobsite. Safety rules and safety training are just two ways that contractors try to make their work areas as safe as possible. To protect the company against financial loss due to an accident or incident, contractors take out liability insurance. The…
Most employees in the construction industry have seen some form of the OSHA information poster at their job sites. According to OSHA, 21 states are allowed to post state-run OSHA posters, while the remaining states must post the federal OSHA poster. These posters must be in areas where workers can clearly see them or the…
A case that is currently before the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court spotlights the difference between contracts fashioned in traditional design-bid-build protocol versus a construction management at-risk delivery service. The latter type places the responsibility for design squarely on the construction manager at risk and removes it from a designer as well as the owner. If…
The Associated General Contractors of America’s survey of construction workers in the United States revealed that 46 percent of workers had witnessed a crash at roadside construction zones in the last year. The survey compiles the responses of more than 800 professionals in the industry. Safety Implications of Roadside Construction Crashes Construction workers who participate…
“If you don’t evolve, you will be left behind. That’s the harsh reality.” This is a quote from Shane Vilasineekul when asked why a savvy contractor or construction professional should consider continuing their education. The times are changing quickly; and if you’re not growing, evolving, and adapting to the new climate, you could be out…
Construction is hard work and requires the right lunch if you are going to be able to get through a whole day. Just throwing some snack foods into a bag is not going to cut it. What you need are some real ideas for a lunch and snacks that will give you energy, help you…
Most construction professionals and companies do their best to stay busy all year round. But when spring and fall roll around, you can usually expect a lot of rain in the northeastern United States. When it comes to working in the rain, it always helps to understand the challenges you face and know how to…