A UK company has been fined following an incident which lead to the amputation of a worker's hands and feet. On December 19, 2016, a scaffolding structure on which 32-year-old scaffolded Jamie Mines was working "came into contact with 33KV overhead power lines" according to Construction Enquirer. As a result... read more →
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Stay up to date on industry-related news with Hard Hat Hunter. Mining networking forum aims to encourage women Thames Tideway worker designs burka friendly safety wear The El Niño weather event and its effects on water management in mining
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Stay up to date on industry-related news with Hard Hat Hunter. Barrick to pay $20 million to settle Pascua-Lama-related arbitration case Saskatchewan Energy Minister responds to investigation about potentially deadly gas from oil wells Wind power generated double Scotland's required electricity on October 2- WWF
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American technology giant Microsoft announced on Monday that it has entered into a 15-year agreement with General Electric for the purchase of wind energy. The energy will be purchased from GE's Tullahennel wind farm in County Kerry, Ireland, according to an article published by CNBC, and will be used to... read more →
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1876- The first telephone call over outdoor wires
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Stay up to date on industry-related news with Hard Hat Hunter. Red 5 lays out plans after mine deal with Gold Fields and Saracen Council fined £150,000 after road worker gets white finger Panasonic to increase automotive lithium-ion battery production in Japan
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If not handled properly, adhesives, sealers, and varnishes can lead to serious health hazards Work in properly ventilated areas Avoid breathing in vapours Avoid direct skin contact with adhesives, sealers, and varnishes
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Mizrahi Developments has broken ground for the construction of a complex which will end up being Canada's tallest building. The new 85-storey structure, called 'The One', is located at 1 Bloor Street West, Toronto. The building, designed by Foster + Partners, will rise at 1,005 feet, will house condos, a hotel,... read more →
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Stay up to date on industry-related news with Hard Hat Hunter. Construction worker who tailed thieves defends car chase, apologizes to injured boy Developer appeals 'heritage' decision affecting Young Avenue construction Struggling Saint John mourns lost pipeline: 'A huge economic blow'
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Stay up to date on industry-related news with Hard Hat Hunter. Exxaro Resources signs coal export transportation agreement with Transnet Belgian wind farm developer to partner Oriel Other countries have jumped headlong into solar energy. Canada should, too