Tag: Construction Safety
AI-based IoT Technologies Enhance Construction Safety
A pilot started at a RLG construction site is evaluating the potential to prevent job site incidents and accidents for other customers.
News From NFPA: Remote Inspections, Construction Sites, And Cannabis Facilities
These three issues are among the timely topics the National Fire Protection Association has addressed recently, with a virtual event on June 22 to delve deeper.
National Electrical Safety Month Includes Focus on Workplace, Buildings
Sponsored by the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI), this year's theme for the annual campaign is “Connected to Safety,” focused on emerging technology.
News From NFPA: Fire Safety On Construction Sites
Are you emphasizing a culture of safety during construction, alteration, and demolition projects?
Werner LEANSAFE Stepladder
The LEANSAFE Ladder can safely be leaned against walls, corners, studs, or a pole.
Q&A: OSHA Regulations On Concrete Silica Dust
On September 23, the U.S. Department of Labor will begin enforcing its reduction in the amount of silica that construction workers can be exposed to in a workday.
Triax Spot-R Increases Construction Site Safety
Spot-r is a wearable sensor with IoT-enabled technology that powers construction site connectivity and helps to improve worker safety.
DEWALT WiFi And IoT For Construction Sites
Focused on making jobsites safer and more productive, a new construction technology system launches with a patented WiFi network.
Construction Safety Under Par, Finds NSC Survey
In its survey of 14 industries, the National Safety Council found 58% of Americans working in construction thinks safety takes a backseat to productivity.
Paladin CLU10K Portable Work Light
The Case Light CLU10K is a portable work and mobile scene light. It offers construction crews the flexibility to extend working hours and work safely in dark places, without power cords.
ZipWall Dust Barrier Toolkit
Protect areas of your facility that are not involved in a construction project from construction dust with this kit that creates a dust barrier up to 16' wide.
BuildClean Dust Control System
This portable unit from ITW BuildClean is designed to prevent construction dust from disturbing the health and comfort of facility occupants.
Three Contractor Orientation Mistakes, And How To Avoid These
It is important for facility managers to ensure their contractors are educated on the organization's on-site policies and safety procedures.
OSHA Advisory Committee On Construction Safety And Health Seeks Nominations
OSHA’s Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health is accepting nominations for six new members to serve on the 15-member committee.
Contractor Cited By OSHA For Wall Collapse, Fall Hazards
Cesar Mendoza, d.b.a. KI Management cited by US Labor Department’s OSHA for wall collapse, fall hazards at construction work site; faces more than $190,000 in proposed fines.
ASSE, OSHA, and NIOSH Join Forces On Fall Prevention
The national campaign focuses on providing prevention information and training materials on three major types of falls — those from roofs, ladders, and scaffolds.
NYC Allows BIM For Site Safety Plans
The city's Department of Buildings inspectors can now take a virtual tour of how a new building or major renovation will be constructed.
OSHA Adding To Construction Safety and Health Committee
The committee advises the Secretary of Labor on developing standards and policies that affect the safety and health of construction workers.
Stimulus Dollars Should Protect Workers
AIHA urged both President Obama and Labor Secretary Solis to ensure that the new jobs created by the stimulus package had adequate workplace protections.