Seattle has celebrated the completion of its new Lake Washington bridge, a five year project that currently holds the title of the world’s longest floating bridge. At 7,710 feet long and twice as wide as the prior bridge, the Lake Washington bridge was kicked off with a marathon of over 13,000 runners. The new bridge is expected to significantly alleviate traffic in the area, in addition to being an impressive feat of construction.
This year, 2016, will undoubtedly be remembered as the year of virtual reality. With the release of home virtual reality devices, such as the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive, many consumers are becoming more interested (and invested) in the potential applications. The home isn’t the only place that’s going to be invaded by virtual reality. Theme parks are also expected to begin using virtual reality in their roller coasters by the end of the year.
As a single professional, how can you reliably manage your safety department? A one-person safety team can still be effective, and also has the benefit of being able to be agile and not having to form a consensus for initiatives. However, a one-person safety team also needs to be extremely vigilant and aggressive if they are to maintain safety standards and advocate for their own safety initiatives.
This may be an April Fools joke but work safety absolutely isn’t. Remember to always use caution when handling power tools, working from heights or using other dangerous equipment. JR and the rest of the Pucuda family want you to stay safe as construction season approaches!
Highway building, infrastructure development, and residential construction are all steadily rising as the economy rebounds. New reports show that construction spending is up 1.5% as of January to a rate of $1.14 trillion, compared to $1.12 trillion in December. Analysts are optimistic about this growth in the construction industry and expect it to continue.
Falling object injuries are a serious threat throughout construction and work sites; throughout 2011, there were a total of 219 fatalities from falling objects alone. Not only are falling objects themselves potentially damaging, but they can cause workers to lose their footing, slip, or fall, leading to even more serious injuries and potentially deaths. There are certain precautions that OSHA suggests to maintain safety and avoid falling object injuries: here are a few of the most important tips.
It isn’t just that skyscrapers in general are getting taller; a new trend of “supertall” skyscrapers has also taken hold in cities throughout the globe. Supertall skyscrapers don’t just lend dramatic flash to a city’s skyline, they also serve as boasting rights and attractions for the cities that can afford them. Examples of supertall buildings include:
OSHA inspections are an important component of workplace safety, but that doesn’t always mean that the fines or penalties that a company faces from an OSHA inspection is accurate or justified. Organizations have certain rights when it comes to OSHA inspections and may be able to either protest or reduce an OSHA fine that they feel is unfair. Here are the steps that you should take if your business has been given an unwarranted fine.
When people think of theme parks they often think about adrenaline-fueled rides, an exciting atmosphere, deep-fried food, and, of course, queueing. Like it or not, queueing is one of the most critical components to a theme park. A good queue will increase both enjoyment and revenue while a bad queue will slowly lead in customer dissatisfaction and poor reputation. But what actually goes into the development of a good queue?
The collapse of a crane in downtown Manhattan has claimed the life of a pedestrian walking through the site, in addition to injuring three others. Following this fatal accident, New York has initiated an update in their crane safety plan. This safety plan is geared towards protecting pedestrians and passersby from potential accidents and injuries in the future.
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