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Construction site safety improved in 2011

BD+C

On-the-job construction fatalities dropped from 802 in 2010 to 781 in 2011, and recordable injuries fell from 4.7 per 100 in 2011, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Regulations Codes and Standards' per 100 workers in 2008 to 3.9

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Portable Toilet Hire for Construction Sites: Key Considerations

CCR Magazine

This comprehensive guide explains how to hire portable toilets for construction sites in New Zealand with details on necessary regulations and practical tips to avoid future complications. The Health and Safety at Work Act in New Zealand requires construction sites to have adequate toilet facilities.

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Policy Of Cranes and Derricks near Power Lines to Stay until Rule Can Be Changed

Safety Services Company

The current regulation as it is written puts the cut-off date of non NRTL devices at November 8, 2011. As they start the rulemaking policy for a permanent solution, OSHA will follow this temporary policy for: Proximity alarm use under 1926.1407-Power line safety (up to 350 kV) assembly and disassembly. 2014 Interpretations.

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Safety Services Company Named a Top Job Creator

Safety Services Company

Safety Services Company Named a Top Job Creator. This article was written by Safety Consultants with Safety Services Company , we provide Construction, Manufacturing, and General Industry Safety Programs to over 100,000 clients across the United States and Canada. million in 2011. editor-in-chief Eric Schurenberg.

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Civil Engineers: Maine’s Infrastructure Grade Improves to a ‘C’

CCR Magazine

Much of the increased funding is thanks to state lawmakers creating new reliable funding sources for transportation projects to make up for the reduced purchasing power of the states fuel tax, which has remained unchanged since 2011, and loses purchasing power due to more fuel-efficient vehicles and rising construction and labor costs.

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OSHA extends temporary fall protection measures again

Safety Services Company

This article was written by Safety Consultants with Safety Services Company , we provide Construction, Manufacturing, and General Industry Safety Programs to over 100,000 clients across the United States and Canada. For more information on a custom safety program for your company, please contact us by clicking here.

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SAMI: Future proofing communities

Roads Online

These alternative approaches strive to achieve sustainable solutions that minimise environmental impacts while maintaining road performance and safety. Many successful companies invest significantly in sustainability, and evidence suggests that businesses addressing sustainability tend to be more successful and profitable in the long run.