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Safety
OSHA Committee Considering Proposed Update to Accident Prevention Signs & Tags Standard
Occupational Safety & Health Administration
Special meeting of Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health to consider updates to Accident Prevention Signs and Tags standard
Safety
Proper Safety Training Will Help Prevent Electrocutions on Your Jobsites
The four most common fatal, on-the-job accidents in the construction industry in 2011 were falls, electrocutions, struck-by-object, and caught-in/between.
Management
Builder to Congress: E-Verify Important Component of Immigration Reform
National Association of Home Builders
Builder - on behalf of NAHB - says the E-Verify program is an effective program; NAHB offered proposals to improve system
Safety
OSHA Cites Company After Worker Dies from Electrocution Injuries
Occupational Safety & Health Administration
Highway Technologies receives 10 safety violations and is placed in the Severe Violator Enforcement Program
Management
Equipment Finance Sector New Business Volume Continues to Trend in Positive Direction
Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation
After typical end-of-year spike, new business volume was down 49% from December but up 16% from January 2012
While monthly new business volume dropped by almost 50% from December 2012 to January 2013, volume is up from a year ago and continuing a trend in the positive direction.
Technology
Know the Skills of a Successful Construction Project Manager
Construction project managers should know the industry and have strong skills in leadership, decision making, budget management and risk management
When at a construction site, project managers will be exposed to situations they may not learn about in classrooms. Being able to make decisions and react in a timely manner will help them excel.
Management
Do You Have Your Worker’s Back on Rebar Tying Projects?
Powered rebar tying tools can help prevent worker back, wrist and musculoskeletal disorders.
When tying rebar at ground level, using an extension handle on a powered rebar tying tool will help protect against back pain and injury.
Management
Equipment Financing Confidence Up for Third Consecutive Month
Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation
A jump from 6% to 23% of survey respondents believe the economy will get better over the next six months
Overall, confidence in the equipment finance market is up for the third consecutive month at 58.7, an increase from the January index of 54.2.
Management
October is Careers in Construction Month
The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)
Careers in Construction Month encourages local schools, contractors and organizations to partner to host construction career events and programs
Safety
Video: Prevent Slip, Trips and Falls On Construction Sites
According to OSHA, slip, trip and fall accidents account for the majority of workplace injuries and are a major cause of accidental deaths. Most slip, trip and fall accidents can be prevented by following safety rules and safe work procedures.
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Safety
Video: Cut Off Disk & Zip Disk Safety
This video describes the proper and safe use of cut off and zip disks commonly used in the construction industry
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Safety
Video: Pedestal & Bench Grinder Safety
This video describes proper and safe use of pedestal and bench grinders commonly used in the construction industry
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