Last week, we shared some newly updated Trenching and Excavation safety information from OSHA, which was part of their priority goals for 2018. Those updates included a public service announcement and updated online resources. The administration has just announced the update of their National Emphasis Program (NEP) on trenching and excavation safety, which features a period of education and prevention outreach.
Read more[VIDEO] Crane Collapses Onto Highway, Injuring 1 Driver
A construction crane that was working on a highway widening project in St. Martin Parish in Louisiana collapsed onto the adjacent roadway last week, injuring one driver.
Read moreThe Top States to Work in Construction: #24 Colorado
The first state to be on the right side of our countdown is the Centennial State: Colorado. It received it’s nickname after becoming an official state 100 years after the Declaration of Independence was signed.
Read more[VIDEO] Watch a One Mile Long Bridge Over Water Be Imploded in Seconds
Demolition by implosion videos are always fun to watch. Adding an element of water makes them even more dramatic, though it’s probably not great for the ecosystem. Late last week, a one mile long, 23 year-old bridge in China was imploded in front of a crowd of spectators and caught on camera.
Read more5 Important Tips for Staying Safe While Working in Trenches
Earlier this year, it was announced that reducing injuries and deaths caused by trenching and excavation collapses would be a priority goal for OSHA in 2018. The administration planned to achieve this through increased inspection rates, public service announcements (PSA), updating online resources, and creating a better public-private partnership. Recently, OSHA made good on their promise to issue PSAs and update their online resources.
Read more[Review] Milwaukee’s M18 8-1/4” Cordless Table Saw with ONE-KEY
At Milwaukee Tool’s yearly New Product Symposium (NPS) media event in May of 2018, the tool manufacturer was excited to announce what they call “The Next Breakthrough.” Harnessing the latest battery technology, Milwaukee launched the supercharged – and supersized – 18-volt 12.0ah battery, which they have promised will provide 50% more power, run 50% cooler, and provide 33% more runtime versus their previous most powerful battery, the HD9.0.
Read moreFour Quick Tips for Keeping Your Excavators in Good Working Condition
Excavators are a vital piece of equipment on many construction sites all over the world. They’re also very expensive machines that deserve to be treated well. They’re also the 3rd most commonly stolen piece of construction equipment.
Read moreThe Top States to Work in Construction: #25 Tennessee
At long last, we have reached the midway point on our countdown and the state of Tennessee has the honor of establishing the national average. Tennessee’s wage number rankings are pretty steady across the board, with the only outliers being Security and Fire Systems Installers ranked #4 and Glaziers ranked #35.
Read more[VIDEO] Crane Collapses Trying to Hoist Bulldozer Above Retaining Wall
130+ Organizations Petition OSHA to Issue National Heat Protection Standard
In a time where many industry groups are strongly fighting against new regulations of any kind, more than 130 organizations have co-signed a petition for OSHA to establish a national standard for heat protection across many industries.
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