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Worker Crushed to Death in St. Petersburg Roller Accident

53-year-old worker was driving a roller on a sand berm when the machine slipped and rolled on top of him

OSHA Orders Hanford Contractor to Reinstate Worker Fired for Raising Safety Concerns

Occupational Safety & Health Administration

Washington River Protection must pay $220,000 in back wages after it violated federal whistleblower laws by firing the employee for voicing nuclear safety concerns

Trimble Acquistion Helps Company Integrate Crane Safety and Accuracy into Construction Processes

Trimble has acquired Load Systems International Inc., a manufacturer of crane safety instrumentation

Shedding A New Light on Road Construction Project

Granite Construction uses hard hat lights to increase worker safety on nighttime road work.

Trucks enter the lane in-between cones directly from the moving lane of traffic, making worker visibility critical.

Safety Video: No New Year - Trench Collapse

This video (3:10 min) uses photos and animation to recreate the real-life series of events that led to the death of a construction worker and how it could have been prevented

Safety Video: No New Year - Trench Collapse

Permanent Truss and Wall Anchor

Falltech Permanent Truss Ancho 11651222

Video: Bosch PSJ120 Heated Jacket

The PSJ120 12V Max heated jacket is designed to keep contractors warm and protected from the elements.

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Don't Fail When It Comes to Safety

Safety First should be the rule, not just an empty cliche.

Common Types of Construction Insurance Coverage and How To Select a Carrier

In determining insurance requirements for construction contracts, it is important to identify the risks associated with the project and make sure that the policy terms and limits are adequate to cover any potential losses

It is critical for construction professionals to select the right type of coverage from the right type of provider given the frequency and magnitude of damages that can occur on construction projects.

Comment Period for Proposed OSHA Rule on Tracking Workplace Injuries Extended Through October

Occupational Safety & Health Administration

Public meeting participants expressed concern that the proposal would lead to an increase in the number of employers who adopt practices that discourage employees from reporting recordable injuries and illnesses

Document: Trench Safety Toolbox Talk

Use this Toolbox Talk document from CPWR The Center for Construction Research and Training as a tool for conversation during your construction safety meetings.

Document: Trenches Hazard Alert Handout

One-page handout on identifying hazards with trenches

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