Safety in the Construction Industry

California uses "digital stories" to help prevent fatal accidents

November 20, 2012

Antonio Barajas, a 33-year-old tree trimmer, died at work when he was thrown against a wood chipper. Hans Petersen, a 30-year-old solar panel installer, died on the job when he fell off an apartment building roof.


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Crane collapse kills Wisconsin worker

Company fined $21,000
October 29, 2012

OSHA has cited Lunda Construction Co. of Black River Falls with three serious safety violations after a worker was struck by a section of the crane he was assembling and killed April 20. The incident occurred at a construction site on Highway 41 south of Schuering Road near De Pere, Wisconsin.


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Construction safety advisory committee gets new, old members

October 9, 2012

Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis has appointed four new members and re-appointment of two current members to the Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health.


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Fall protection in boom times

High-rises are rising fast in the UAE
September 26, 2012

There are a number of industries in the United Arab Emirates that have excellent safety records, ensuring workers are cognizant of what is required for their own benefit, while keeping to the optimum level of efficiency.


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Construction deaths down for fifth straight year

One in four fall-related deaths involve a height of 10’ or less
September 24, 2012

Although falls continue to be a concern, those just-released Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) figures on 2011 U.S. fatal occupational injuries show that fatal work injuries in the construction industry declined to 721 in 2011 from 774 in 2010 -- a decrease of 7 percent.


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Weekly news round-up

September 22, 2012

Here are the week’s top occupational health and safety stories from www.ISHN.com:


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Contractors offer fall protection safety programs

September 20, 2012

The Associated General Contractors of America will continue to provide fall protection safety training next year thanks to a federal safety grant from the U.S. Department of Labor.


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No cave-in protection for Mass. trench workers

September 20, 2012

OSHA has cited Cavalieri Construction Co. Inc. for alleged willful and serious violations of safety standards at a Chelsea worksite. The Everett-based contractor faces a total of $40,700 in proposed fines for excavation hazards identified during OSHA's April inspection of the work site.
 


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Fall hazards endanger W. Va construction workers

September 19, 2012

OSHA has cited Roger Shortridge Construction, based in Mt. Lookout, for one willful and two serious violations at a Tridelphia, W.Va work site.


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Study: LEVs can reduce exposure to welding toxins

September 17, 2012

A new study from the Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR), shows that the use of Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) can significantly reduce exposure to toxins found in welding fumes.


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