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Does Your Company Cell Phone Policy Need an Upgrade?

To prevent unsafe working conditions and loss of productivity construction contractors need to have a cell phone policy covering acceptable and unacceptable use while at work

A company cell phone policy should be written and posted in strategic points in both the office and in the field if possible.

Cracksealing Safety Best Practices

The major hazards present for cracksealing operations include exposure to traffic, exposure to elevated temperature materials and proximity to powered equipment. Identifying the hazards and taking proper measures to mitigate these risks is paramount.

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Texas Contractor Faces $70K in Penalties for Sixth Trench Hazard Citation

Workers were seen working in an unprotected excavation site 9-ft. deep without any type of shoring, benching or sloping

ABC Report: Safety Best Practices Can Make Construction Companies 720% Safer

Associated Builders and Contractors Inc. (ABC)

Report documents the dramatic impact of using proactive safety practices to reduce recordable incidents by up to 86%

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[VIDEO] Hardhat Drop Test: 1 lb Bolt from 20 ft and 30 ft

Falling objects can have huge consequences. Explore the impact a 1-lb bolt can have, and how a hardhat changes the outcome

[VIDEO] Safety Week 2016 Hardhat Drop Test: 1 lb Bolt from 20 ft and 30 ft

Gilbane Calls for Mandatory Harnesses for NY Construction Workers

Company policy of safety harnesses when working above six feet has prevented 20 workers from potentially fatal falls over past five years

[Video] Gilbane Highlights Safety Week Theme of "Stronger and Safer Together"

MiKe McKelvy, President and CEO of Gilbane Building Company, kicks off Safety Week 2016 at the company's South Street Landing project in Providence, RI.

[Video] Gilbane Higlights Safety Week Theme of 'Stronger and Safer Together'

[Video] Installing Hydraulic Shoring

Locate Management is an education, training, and assessment service provider for the ground disturbance (excavation) and line locating communities.

[Video] Installing Hydraulic Shoring

Are Results from OSHA's New Injury Reporting Requirement a Positive Sign?

The construction industry accounted for nearly 17% of the severe work-related injury reports in the first year of the new OSHA requirement

Of the 7,636 hospitalization reports recorded, 19% (1,451 injuries) were reported by the construction industry.

NJ Contractor Owes $896K After Failing 21 OSHA Safety Inspections in 12 Months

Framing subcontractor Berlin Builders cited for potentially fatal fall hazards including workers at 38 ft. above ground without fall protection

Oracle to Buy Construction Cloud Service Provider Textura

Together Oracle and Textura will offer a comprehensive cloud-based project control and execution platform that manages all phases of engineering and construction projects

Raycore Ruggedized Diode Core Heavy-duty Work Lights

Raycore lights' ruggedized diode core allow the light to outshine several conventional LED lights, feature smart active thermal management and last for years

Raycore X60

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