1965- The Emmerich Rhine Bridge, a suspension bridge designed by architect, Heinrich Bartmann, opens in Germany.
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Sep
03
Ensure the rope grab is properly placed and attached to a lifeline Inspect ropes prior to use Never use damaged or defective equipment
Sep
02
Emergency personnel were called to a construction site in Oakville, Ontario on Thursday. An excavator operator was seriously injured when a chain recoiled against the operator's leg. Paramedics and firefighters were called to the scene, Inside Halton reports. Emergency personnel stabilized the operator and transported him to the local hospital.
Sep
02
Construction in the U.S. dropped again in July, according to the Commerce Department. CNBC reports that the drop marks a 9-month low "amid a steep decline in investment in private structures." For more information, click here.
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02
1859- Gas lighting is introduced to Hawaii.
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02
Use the smallest amount possible, if using a corrosive material is required Avoid direct contact with corrosive material Ensure containers with corrosive material are inspected regularly and prior to use Ensure all equipment being used is corrosion-resistant
Sep
01
A recent states that U.S. wind energy is the cheapest source of energy. The Wind Technologies Market Report by the U.S. Department of Energy study found the renewable energy source to be the most cost-competitive in comparison to traditional power sources in the United States. Wind power, which is at... read more →
Sep
01
Authorities are investigating the tampering of construction equipment in Inuvik, Northwest Territories, that could have lead to serious injury. CBC News North reports that pieces of solid iron were inserted into the feed of a piece of heavy equipment on the work site. When the crusher was engaged, the pieces were... read more →
Sep
01
Romania’s Roșia Montană may lose its UNESCO World Heritage Site status before it is even granted: the Romanian government has suggested that a request to have the area declared protected may be withdrawn to allow for commercial mining. Roșia Montană is a small Romanian town with a rich mining history... read more →
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01
1916- Construction begins on the Royal Navy’s battlecruiser, the HMS Hood.