1904- Wilbur Wright makes his first airplane flight.
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Ensure gas is stored in a can that is approved and secure to avoid leakage Store a fair distance from anything that could be a possible ignition source (i.e. open flames, sparks) Do not store in any areas close to heat sources (i.e. direct sunlight, furnace, etc.) and try to keep... read more →
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Nine workers are trapped in a collapsed railway tunnel in China. Following the collapse of a railway tunnel in southern Yunnan province, nine workers who were working in the tunnel were trapped at approximately 10:20am yesterday morning. The Bangkok Post reports that all nine workers have been confirmed to have... read more →
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Construction sites are often high-traffic, busy areas. To keep visitors safe, it is of vital importance that contractors and visitors alike know their responsibilities on site. Contractor Responsibilities It is a contractor’s responsibility to keep all persons on site safe, including workers, subcontractors, and visitors. When allowing visitors at the... read more →
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US silver miner, Coeur Mining Inc., has acquired JDS Silver Holdings, Ltd, as well as subsidiary, JDS Silver Inc. The $250 million deal, which was announced in a Coeur Mining News Release on Monday, includes the acquisition of the Silvertip mine. Acquiring the Silvertip mine, which is located in northern British... read more →
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Eldorado Gold Corporation confirmed that it has received two critical permits to continue mining operations in Greece yesterday. The Canadian gold producer announced that the Ministry of Energy and Environment had granted them the Olympias Operating Permit and the modified Elctromechanical Installation Permit for the tailings management facility at Kokkinolakkas. At this... read more →
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Looking for Recovery work in Florida or Texas? Check out these links! If you have more, post them in the comments! Florida Links Florida Division of Emergency Management Contractor application for work in Florida Texas Links Texas Workforce Commission
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Drivers in Sudbury, Ontario have been ignoring construction zones. The Sudbury Star reports that 158 drivers have been caught speeding in a construction zone in the city. The Greater Sudbury Police released the following reminder: "Speeding is dangerous and costly. In order to keep our roads safe, please observe the... read more →
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1994- Construction begins on the Wells Fargo Center, home of the Philadelphia Flyers and 76ers, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Plan and create a traffic plan Take pedestrians, emergency vehicles and traffic into consideration Ensure traffic control workers are trained to do so Ensure traffic control workers are equipped with high-visibility apparel to safely complete their tasks Ensure you have the appropriate signage, barricades and markings in place