Whether there is no injury, a small bruise or scratch, or an amputation, the consequences of unsafe acts and conditions are left to chance. A ratio showing a relationship between the number of near-miss incidents and injury incidents reported by researchers shows that for every 15 near-miss incidents, there will... read more →
Nov
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Nov
12
Sometimes referred to as exosuits, exoskeletons are a type of wearable technology that helps lessen worker strain from repetitive tasks that are common in manufacturing and construction. By providing support and reducing stress on the user's body, these machines that attach to the human body enhance the ability to work quickly... read more →
Nov
12
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRlHJqS5Bmw Thousands of tradespeople commute from Perth by plane, working 12-hour shifts on 24-hour-a-day mining operations. Even the newest qualified earn well over $100,000 a year, but the money has consequences: In towns near mines, prices for everything from property to services are high.
Nov
11
Tech tools can help fix a shortage of skilled staff, experts and young workers say. When Vlad Rotaru leaves the office trailer at the Toronto construction site where he works, the most important tool he carries — apart from the hard hat and safety vest he wears — is his smartphone. READ MORE
Nov
11
Housekeeping is a very critical issue when it comes to safety. If your housekeeping habits are poor, the result may be employee injuries-or even death, and even difficulty in securing future work. How can such a "minor" issue have such serious consequences? Here are some results of poor housekeeping practices:... read more →
Nov
08
While the basic motive for guarding is to protect, not prohibit, guards are often looked upon by employees as obstacles. However, guards… wherever they are located and whatever their function . . . they are placed for protection. Specifically, machine guards are used to protect against direct contact with moving... read more →
Nov
05
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oU0eViFkw50 Construction News Roundup around Africa
Nov
05
1953 - the Paton Bridge, across the Dneiper River in Ukraine, is opened.
Nov
04
Mining operations can occur for a varied amount of time; ranging from a few years to multiple decades. Once a mine’s operations have ceased, it is common practice for the mine site to be rehabilitated to ensure that the location is safe. Despite regulations in place, there are still mines... read more →
Nov
04
1994 - Ground breaks for the First Niagara Center, home of the Buffalo Sabres, in Buffalo, New York.