The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) enforces the provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Act. The Act aims to ensure that employers provide their employees with a […]
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If you are a contractor, hopefully you have already instituted some theft prevention countermeasures to help protect your equipment. This includes engraving important information on your equipment to differentiate it
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Hundreds of millions of dollars in construction equipment are stolen from jobsites every year. Unfortunately, the majority of this equipment is never recovered. If you are a contractor, you need
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For contractors working on government projects, it’s important to be mindful of the fact that a stop work order can be issued at any time to temporarily, and sometimes permanently,
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Due to an increase in injuries and fatalities, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has recently put an even higher priority on trenching and excavation safety. Several companies have
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As a contractor, you know that in order to stay on top of your industry you have to be welcoming of new technologies, especially those that aim to improve sustainability.
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Imagine a house that can utilize solar energy without installing solar panels. Researchers at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) are on the brink of a scientific breakthrough
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Construction projects big and small come with risks whether they be theft or safety related. The high cost of replacing equipment and failing to meet safety compliance standards means that
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has proposed new guidelines for construction professionals that operate cranes. Cranes are an integral part of the construction process, but current guidelines and
New OSHA Guidelines for Crane Operators in 2018-19 Read Post »
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has implemented a number of substantial improvements to their State Plans web page. This is a powerful new tool for contractors, especially those
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