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AfPA: Enhancing safety around mobile plant and equipment

Roads Online

Across the road construction and maintenance sector, safety is not just a priority – it’s a foundational commitment, particularly when working in close proximity to mobile plant and equipment. In the 2021-22 financial year, 3840 serious claims were linked to mobile plant machinery, including 10 fatalities.

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Implementing Hazard Communication Programs In Construction Projects

The Constructor

Construction sites are inherently hazardous workplace environments, with potential risks ranging from falling debris to dangerous machinery. As such, construction projects need to have effective hazard communication systems in place.

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Researchers Develop Safety Monitoring System for Construction Sites

Civil + Structural Engineer

University of Houston computer scientists have developed a new system to keep construction workers safe at job sites. Employees in construction and extraction occupations accounted for 20% of those deaths. Employees in construction and extraction occupations accounted for 20% of those deaths.

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Top 10 OSHA Violations to Be Aware of in 2025

Safety Services Company

Improper fall protection equipment and inadequate training are often to blame, particularly in construction where workers face significant height-related hazards. Train workers on construction, hazard identification, and safe use. Prevention Steps: Install rigid, OSHA-compliant guards on all machinery.

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Staying On Track: Wireless IoT in Adjacent Construction – Enhancing Efficiency, Safety, and Resource Conservation

Civil + Structural Engineer

In the dynamic realm of urban infrastructure expansion, there are few challenges as intricate and demanding as adjacent construction projects. In this article, we delve into a compelling case study: the construction of a light rail extension adjacent to a heavily utilized freight rail corridor in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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Enhancing safety around mobile plant and equipment

Roads Online

Across the road construction and maintenance sector, safety is not just a priority – it’s a foundational commitment, particularly when working in close proximity to mobile plant and equipment. In the 2021-22 financial year, 3840 serious claims were linked to mobile plant machinery, including 10 fatalities.

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What to Look for When Choosing Machinery Installation Experts

UK Construction Blog

The post What to Look for When Choosing Machinery Installation Experts appeared first on UK Construction Blog. In a lot of industries, there are certain pieces of machinery that will be essential to your operations. In most cases, youll need to get help from a machinery installation expert.