Sep
17
On Friday, a construction worker was killed in an accident on site in Atlanta. According to a report by AJC.com, the worker was killed on the work site, located in the 1100 block of West Peachtree Street NW in Midtown Atlanta, when a piece of equipment fell on him. OSHA...
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Sep
17
2001- the Gateshead Millennium Bridge, designed by architect Keith Brownlie, opens.
Sep
17
Prevention tips include: When possible, avoid using vibration tools and/or equipment to complete a job Use tools that have built-in anti-vibration feature Wear gloves to reduce the effect of vibration Operate vibration tools and equipment in warmer conditions Regularly exercise to maintain blood circulation
Sep
17
GPS Navigation company TomTom announced at the Frankfurt Motor Show their newest service: the TomTom EV Service. The service is being developed to provide electric vehicle drivers with real-time charging points, including availability and plug types, states Electric Cars Report. "One of the major barriers to driver adoption of electric vehicles is...
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Sep
16
StoreDot, an Israel start-up company, has developed a new electric vehicle battery with the ability to be fully charged within 5 minutes. According to Express, the new advanced technology, which provides a quick full charge, and 300 miles of range, has received a $60 million backing from Daimler AG. For...
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Sep
16
A power purchase agreement has been signed between beer producer Anheuser-Busch and Enel Green Power. Anheuser-Busch will purchase enough wind power to brew "more than 20 billion 12 oz. servings of beer" per year, reports Renewable Energy Magazine. The energy will be generated by the Thunder Ranch wind farm, located...
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Sep
16
1908- General Motors is founded in Flint, Michigan.
Sep
16
An all-season road providing access to a mine has been granted a conditional approval in Canada's North West Territories. Canada Zinc has been awarded provisional approval by the Mackenzie Valley Review Board to develop a year-round road through the Nahanni National Park Reserve to provide access to the Prairie Creek zinc, lead,...
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Sep
16
Unless you are provided with consent from a supervisor, don't use mobile devices on site If possible, wait until lunch/break to use your mobile device Make a plan with your supervisor if you feel it is in urgent to keep in contact with family members
Sep
15
Emergency crews were sent out today to rescue and treat an injured worker on a construction site in Ottawa today. Paramedics and firefighters worked together to rescue a 40-year-old worker who suffered a medical emergency at work in a 75-foot deep hole construction site, reports Ottawa Citizen. The worker was...
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