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Bechtel pauses tank work on two more projects after fatal incident
Bechtel tells colleagues it is ‘deeply saddened’ in open letter
What’s driving a 70% decrease in US trench worker fatalities?
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US data shows a 70% decrease in trench-related deaths in 2024 from 2022
OSHA reveals top 10 violations
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For the 14th consecutive year, fall protection remains the leading safety concern
Is OSHA ‘organized’?
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David Glabe breaks down OSHA regulations and standards terminology and references
Man pleads guilty to obstructing investigation into construction workplace death
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A man has pleaded guilty to a charge of conspiracy and three charges of obstruction in relation to an investigation into the workplace death of a construction worker
US OSHA proposes rule to protect workers from extreme heat
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US agency proposed a new rule that would increase protections from heat for workers
Four tips to protect your construction crew from heat illness
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A look at how the construction companies around the world are keeping workers safe in sweltering heat
National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls is this week
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In 2022, nearly 1 in 5 workplace deaths happened in construction, with 38% of those due to falls
Hard hats vs. safety helmets: Which is best?
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PPE specialist Chris Tidy weighs up the pros and cons of hard hats relative to construction safety helmets.
US construction company fined after heat illness kills worker
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An Alabama, US, contractor was cited for the heat illness death that claimed a 33-year-old worker.
Column: Protecting workers from falling objects
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David Glabe provides ‘fun facts’ about falling object protection
Blue Vigil trials drone site light
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Light is “major advancement in portable lighting”
New York company pleads guilty in employee death case
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Northridge Construction pleaded guilty to three criminal charges stemming from a 2018 death of one of its employees
OSHA switches from traditional hard hats to safety helmets
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The US Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is replacing the traditional hard hats used by its employees with safety helmets.
Man charged for obstructing investigation into fatal construction incident
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A federal grand jury has indicted a New York man, charging him with conspiracy and obstruction of official proceedings relating to an investigation into a fatal construction accident.
Scaffold design by regulation
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Pop quiz: Does your scaffolding industry knowledge go beyond OSHA regulations?
Two firms to develop prototype construction helmet aimed at reducing brain injuries
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Global PPE manufacturer MSA Safety is to partner with Sweden-based helmet safety company Mips to develop a new prototype construction helmet.
OSHA, Noble Texas Builders promote worker safety at collegiate academy
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Program to address falls, electrical hazards, health issues
Where’s the bracing?
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David Glabe explores why “confusion reigns supreme” when it comes to scaffold bracing
Judge declares Texas law that would ban construction workers’ water breaks unconstitutional
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A judge in Texas, USA, has ruled a new law that would effectively ban water breaks for construction workers by eroding cities’ power to enact local rules as unconstitutional.
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