Safety: Page 70

Looking Back on the World's Deadliest Construction Projects

Historically, canal and railroad projects have recorded the most construction worker deaths while bridges and skyscrapers have generally been safer jobs

The Panama Canal, Burma-Siam Railway, Hawks Nest Tunnel, White Sea-Baltic Sea Canal and the Transcontinental Railroad top the list of construction projects with the highest construction worker deaths per 1,000 workers.

Train and Retain: Strengthening Culture through Injury Prevention

Workplace safety is an expensive problem; training can help

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ASCC and Tilt-Up Concrete Association Launch Safety Summit

American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC)

This new event will bring together those responsible for safety at their companies for a day of information exchange.

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FMCSA Wants to Make Truck Drivers Safer and Have More Flexibility

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Admin. proposed rulemaking gives commercial drivers more break time flexibility, extends drive and on-duty time in adverse conditions and short hauls

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Temporary Construction Signage

Create temporary warnings or safety signage that won't damage surfaces upon removal

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Punch List Markers

Theses identification products use temporary adhesives to bond to most surfaces for 90 days without damaging surface upon removal

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Safe Planning of MCWP Installation

International Powered Access Federation (IPAF)

The safe planning of MCWP erection should start long before the machine is delivered on site. First, the correct definition of project and user needs is essential to specify the optimal piece of equipment needed to do the job.

New Accessories Boost MEWP Safety

International Powered Access Federation (IPAF)

Technology and the access industry continue to grow together, highlighted this year with the launch of new devices to assist operators and owners of MEWPs.

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Checklist vs. Inspection

International Powered Access Federation (IPAF)

When used correctly as an inspection tool, a checklist can assist in the compliance with required inspections. As each task on the checklist is completed, you are verifying the actual inspection task is accomplished and the MEWP is operating properly.

Should Just Anyone Be Allowed to Rent a MEWP?

International Powered Access Federation (IPAF)

While an individuals might be able to rent a MEWP – they must also understand their responsibility to ensure their own safety. All MEWP renters should ask if training is available and complete it prior to operation.

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Brad Boehler Begins Two-Year IPAF Presidency with Eye on Connecting with Members

International Powered Access Federation (IPAF)

The Canadian native was inaugurated to a two-year term as president of IPAF this past March at the IPAF Summit in Dubai. One could easily argue there’s no one better suited to taking IPAF to the next level in North America.

Preventing MEWP Accidents By Sharing Analysis

International Powered Access Federation (IPAF)

Since 2012 IPAF and its member companies have worked together to report accident data. IPAF conducts an ongoing project to analyze each reported accident and to share the conclusions with the access industry.

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