Provide proper job safety training to all new workers. Test your new workers to ensure they know how to deal with hazards on the job site before they’re actively working on the job site. Provide proper, ongoing supervision. Adequate supervision along with additional training and orientation when hazards or conditions... read more →
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1879- Designer of the Semper Opera House in Dresden, Germany, Gottfried Semper, dies.
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Provide proper job safety training to all new workers. Test your new workers to ensure they know how to deal with hazards on the job site before they’re actively working on the job site. Provide proper, ongoing supervision. Adequate supervision along with additional training and orientation when hazards or conditions... read more →
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14
1973- the patent for asphalt paving vehicles is filed
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Construction waste in many cases can be minimized or avoided, helping keep the environment clean and money in the pockets of the builders. Here are some tips to minimize waste by recycling: Building to standard dimensions helps save time, effort, and resources by not needing to adapt or cut materials... read more →
May
13
2007- A storm causes structural damage to the Torre de Escollera, a skyscraper under construction. The damage is so severe that the project is dismantled.
May
13
Only plug your air compressor into an outlet that has the proper grounding. Improper grounding on an outlet can damage the electric circuitry of the machine and potentially cause a fire. Always make sure a shutoff valve is within reach at all times in the event of anything going wrong... read more →
May
12
If you work outdoors there is a possibility of contact with a toxic plant. Depending on where you live, the types and abundance of the plants will vary, but the threat remains, here are some tips to help prevent injury: Never touch or brush up against an unknown plant with... read more →
May
12
We’ve all seen our fair share of cinematic explosions used for action or drama in numerous forms of media. However, if you were to follow how they were handled or dealt with in real life, chances are you’re going to wound up dead or with a serious injury. Explosive materials... read more →
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1935- A fire at the colliery in Barrackville, West Virginia, results in the death of 5.