2007- the world's largest floating stage, The Float, opens in Singapore.
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May
20
Lead is a highly toxic material which can cause severe neurological disorders and cancer. Lead can be found in the demolition, manufacturing, and recycling industries commonly. Lead is toxic to almost all of our organs, repeated exposure to low amounts of lead, or a short term exposure to a high... read more →
May
19
1902- 184 people are killed when an explosion occurs at a coal mine in Coal Creek, Tennessee
May
19
Hazards found in a regular workspace are also present in a confined space, however when working in a confined space such as a tunnel, well, manhole, tank, culvert, ditch, or ship hold, the hazards can be more severe. Some of the hazards present when working in a confined space include:... read more →
May
19
Asphalt is a product extensively used in construction work, including road construction, paving, roofing, and manufacturing. When asphalt is heated for use, fumes are released that can be harmful to workers. Risks Inhalation of asphalt fumes can cause effects, including some that are serious and permanent. Some of the symptoms... read more →
May
18
1967- Silver is $1.60 an ounce in London.
May
18
Hazards found in a regular workspace are also present in a confined space, however when working in a confined space such as a tunnel, well, manhole, tank, culvert, ditch, or ship hold, the hazards can be more severe. Some of the hazards present when working in a confined space include:... read more →
May
18
DON'T FORGET! You could win free stuff! Hard Hat Hunter and Canadore College are running a photo contest on Twitter. Check out this for more details! You only have 2 weeks left to enter! Good luck!
May
18
What is a Construction Budget? A Construction Budget is a spreadsheet containing all of the costs of a construction project, including areas such as General Expenses, Utilities, Site preparation, and Excavation work. What is the purpose of a Construction Budget? A Construction Budget is a key cost control tool during... read more →
May
17
1897-John Philip Holland’s electric/gasoline fueled submarine is launched in the US.