New ordinances in Dallas have made it mandatory for construction workers to be given a 10 minute break for every four hours worked, after having been passed by city council members in a 10 to 5 vote. Increased break times tend to increase safety, as tired or distracted workers can easily forget basic safety protocols… Read More »
There are some amazing attractions coming up in 2016 for those who love the theme park atmosphere and are looking for something creative and new. Whether you’re interested in watching real life Quidditch or just want to immerse yourself in the dystopian world of The Hunger Games, there’s going to be something coming for you.
Due to a recently signed bill by Congress, OSHA will be empowered to raise fines by approximately 80%. This is the first increase in OSHA fines in nearly 25 years, and may have some significant consequences for business owners. The change to fee structure, if OSHA chooses to enact it, will need to be completed… Read More »
Drones may soon be used to improve upon both the effectiveness and the safety of construction work sites. Drones are already entering into consideration and testing for the improvement of on-site real-time awareness in companies throughout the globe. Real-time awareness is critical for complex construction work sites, to provide information that can be used to boost… Read More »
An aging infrastructure of bridges and dams may be creating a public safety issue, according to the Association of State Dam Safety Officials. Bridges tend to fail after around 62 years, and they may begin losing their structure and stability as they age. Unfortunately, however, many damaged or deteriorated bridges are not reported to the… Read More »
The WSU Tree Fruit Research Center is presently exploring whether different colored nets may be able to change plant climate and growth. There are many cultivars, such as the Honeycrisp apple, that are notoriously fragile and difficult to properly grow. The new findings at WSU may explore an easy, low tech, but effective way to… Read More »
Falls are the leading cause of construction-related deaths. In fact, 39.9% of all construction-related fatalities are caused by falls. Construction companies have been hard at work developing new techniques and strategies designed to increase industry safety and reduce industry deaths. Through better equipment and training, construction companies are seeking to make falls less fatal and easier to… Read More »
OSHA has new rules for confined spaces entry that are designed to protect employees. Confined space workers are workers that are in an area that they cannot easily be extracted from. A confined space is considered to be any space that is large enough in which an employee can fit their entire body but may… Read More »
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