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Two Common Yet Often Ignored Construction Health Risks

Take precautions to protect construction workers against dangerous dust and overexposure to the sun's rays.

[VIDEO] Protecting Workers from Silica Hazards in the Workplace

OSHA video details the hazards of exposure to respirable crystalline silica and offers avenues to learn more about how to protect workers.

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University of Michigan Says Wearable Sensors Can Improve Construction Safety and Profitability

A sensor on a wrist band could monitor stress, physical demands and even risk perception, as well as communicate hazards to workers in the field

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Western Specialty Contractors Uses Leading-edge Concrete Repair Technology to Protect Workers

Western Specialty Contractors

Contractor employs the PAM machine to safely hold a 30-lb. hammer,completely eliminating the ergonomic stress on its worker

Western Worker Using Pam Machine On Springfield, Il Parking Garage Project

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Telematics Data Can Help Improve Driver Behavior, Safety

Use telematics as a tool to identify problems with driver behavior and address the root cause

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Construction Begins on Golden Gate Bridge Suicide Barrier Net

The barrier will be made of 385,000 sq. ft. of marine-grade stainless steel — enough to cover seven football fields

Rendering of what the suicide barrier net on the Golden Gate bridge may look like.

[VIDEO] ASSP Puts Fall Protection Practice in a Safe Virtual Reality Experience

American Society of Safety Professionals' VR resource allows workers to practice good fall safety habits in a safe, virtual world

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EPA Is Now Allowing Asbestos Back into Construction Materials

Asbestos imports have increased four-fold since the first of the year, and the proposed EPA ruling would leave protecting construction workers from asbestos up to states and you

Banned by most developed countries except the U.S., asbestos is still a factor in about 40,000 deaths, and poses a major health risk for everyone who comes into contact with it.

OSHA Safe + Sound Week Starts August 13

Occupational Safety & Health Administration

Safe + Sound Week (Aug. 13-19) is a nationwide event to raise awareness and understanding of the value of safety and health programs

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New Company Releases High-Performance Work Wear Designed to Fit Women

SeeHerWork sells workwear, safety equipment and other job-specific products specifically made for the female form

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Venture Gear Electronic Earmuffs

Pyramex Safety Products

Clandestine and Sentinel Powered Earmuffs give you options for amplified hearing of quiet sounds and protection from loud, harmful noise

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3 Ways to Improve Jobsite Productivity and Safety

Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM)

These technologies can help you gather data to make more informed decisions and improve productivity, safety and the bottom line.

Construction is one of the industries that is anticipated to see the largest drone spending this year, according to International Data Corporation (IDC).

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