HardHatChat

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Englewoods collaborative approach with architects focuses on: Site Analysis and Feasibility Studies: Identifying potential issues such as soil conditions, zoning regulations, or utility access. Conduct Regular Reviews: Continuous safety and compliance checks throughout the project reduce risks and delays.

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FDR Safety

MAY 30, 2019

An appropriate topic given that it was Memorial Day Weekend and the kick-off to what we in the safety industry know as the 100 Deadliest Days. In a study recently published by the Associated General Contractors, work zones and those occupying them see an astounding amount of accidents.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

This guide is packed with insights to help you tackle compliance challenges with confidence while focusing on building proactive safety systems throughout the workplace. Addressing these violations ensures: Worker Safety: A protected team is a productive one. Designate safe zones to prevent collisions between trucks and workers.

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Safety Services Company

MAY 9, 2024

In May, we celebrate National Electrical Safety Month (NESM) by emphasizing the importance of prioritizing the safety of your team members through strict adherence to electrical safety protocols. Below, we’ll go beyond the basic electrical safety protocols and offer key workplace safety tips to help you stay proactive.

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ENR Construction

MARCH 14, 2024

Pennsylvania launched a new Work Zone Speed Safety Camera program.

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Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The changes, which go into effect next month, establish minimum requirements for the use of protection devices such as concrete barriers.

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Construction Equipment

JUNE 5, 2018

Police in Greendale, Wisconsin posted this photo to remind drivers to be alert and drive carefully through construction zones. The incident happened Monday afternoon when the car somehow managed to get entangled with road work. How it happened is still unclear.

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Safety Services Company

JUNE 13, 2024

In June, as we celebrate National Safety Month 2024 , it’s imperative to acknowledge the strides made in safety technology within industries like construction, oil, and gas. However, despite the many advancements, challenges persist in ensuring the safety of our workforce. It’s time to rewrite these narratives.

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Construction Business Owner

JUNE 17, 2015

He explained that a motorist had driven into the work zone, striking and killing two employees. Finally, his insurance broker would mobilize its claims, safety and risk management personnel to assist after these men prematurely lost their lives. The contractor said, "There's been an accident; two of our workers are dead."

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Construction Equipment

JANUARY 17, 2014

IPAF will display a Lift Safety Zone in the Gold Lot #1817 at the CONEXPO-CON/AGG show, March 4 to 8, 2014 in Las Vegas. The live demonstration will promote the safe and effective use of aerial work platforms (AWPs) when carrying out temporary work at height near to power lines.

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BD+C

MARCH 31, 2023

Considerations When Specifying in Extreme Weather Zones 1 kcichowicz Fri, 03/31/2023 - 06:29 Voice of the Brand Why Choose an IMP in an Extreme Weather Zone? Steven Huck, District Sales Manager at CENTRIA Why Choose an IMP in an Extreme Weather Zone? Finish In any weather zone, nearly any type of finish can be used on IMPs.

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Construction Marketing

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

HowStuffWorks also mentions that checking whether the property lies within a flood zone, as well as checking with the area government for any unknown moratoriums relating to the land are additional things to research. In some cases, it can take years to get a zoning change approved by the necessary planning board.”

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Construction Dive

MAY 30, 2023

AGC called upon legislators and motorists alike to improve roadwork safety as part of its highway contractor survey.

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Construction Equipment

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) will provide highway work zone safety training classes in 2015 after receiving the $135,000 Susan Harwood Training Grant from the U.S. Department of Labor.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 28, 2018

We’ve got you covered with this month’s roundup of stories related to construction technology, labor, seasonal safety issues, innovative new projects and more. AGC Uses Targeted Ads to Try to Prevent Work Zone Crashes. With all that construction comes safety issues, according to Construction Dive. Where Are All the Builders?

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Construction Equipment

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

s Transportation Development Foundation (ARTBA-TDF) recognized eight public and private sector organizations for their commitment to promoting safety during the association’s 15th annual “Roadway Work Zone Safety Awareness Awards.” The American Road & Transportation Builders Assn.’s The awards were presented at a Sept.

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 25, 2024

struck each other, with the impact sending one vehicle through an opening of a concrete work zone barrier on the center median shoulder. On March 22, 2023, two cars traveling at excessive speeds on the I-695 inner loop in Baltimore, Md.,

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Construction Equipment

AUGUST 21, 2017

Last week, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) unveiled a first-of-its kind work zone vehicle designed to advance safety for roadway maintenance crews. Now, CDOT's Autonomous Impact Protection Vehicle (AIPV) increases work zone safety by removing the driver from a truck that is actually designed to be hit.

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Carol Hagen

APRIL 22, 2015

How’s this for trench safety? OSHA’s new Hazard Communication Standard goes into effect June 1, 2015 and will require pictograms on labels as a safety measure. Use Bluebeam to help you with safety talks, acting as a visual aid. Why visuals are so important to safety.

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ENR Construction

MAY 25, 2022

More than 60% of respondents say accidents occurred at their firms' highway jobsites.

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Construction Equipment

OCTOBER 19, 2017

University of Minnesota researchers conducted a study to determine if Vehicle-to-Infrastructure (V2I) messages could be an effective way to get drivers to pay attention to hazards and workers in roadway work zones.

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Construction Equipment

AUGUST 21, 2017

Last week, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) unveiled a first-of-its-kind work zone vehicle designed to advance safety for roadway maintenance crews. Now, CDOT's Autonomous Impact Protection Vehicle (AIPV) increases work zone safety by removing the driver from a truck that is actually designed to be hit.

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Lets Build

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

The warehouse safety is important for your employees and your property. There are many safety hazards that warehouse workers face and with the appropriate preventative measures you can ensure that nothing and no one comes to any harm while under your care. The facility and the equipment meet the warehouse safety standards.

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Safety Services Company

MARCH 1, 2024

So, with falls being a fear for contractors, initiatives like National Ladder Safety Month are vital. Here at Safety Services Company, we are committed to observing initiatives like these to save lives and build a strong safety culture. Your full attention is crucial for safety. Need more tips and resources?

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Construction Equipment

DECEMBER 10, 2019

To make construction sites safer this winter, here is a list of safety tips that will lower risks and threats: Planning and hazard assessment Before the winter season arrives, an article in OHSCanada suggests doing a hazard assessment involving management, clients, contractors, and workers.

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Construction Marketing

MAY 16, 2022

Building Permits and Zoning Regulations. Before you start the construction process, it’s crucial to secure all the necessary permits and follow the zoning regulations in your area. This professional can help you with all the documents needed and ensure that your project adheres to the zoning regulations.

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Style Meets Safety with Fire Rated Glass Fences 1 kcichowicz Thu, 09/21/2023 - 12:53 SAFTI FIRST For homes and developments built near or in wildland-urban interface (WUI) areas and designated fire zones, fire rated glass fences introduce a remarkable innovation that seamlessly combines safety and aesthetics.

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Construction Equipment

MARCH 25, 2021

have agreed to work together to share information to promote safety in highway work zones when automated vehicles are deployed. The shared data will support continued safe navigation of highway work zones by autonomous trucks.… The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) and Embark Trucks Inc.

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ENR Construction

JULY 16, 2020

Motorists groups and taxpayer advocates write that highway work zone speed cameras are a corrupt enterprise designed to defraud motorists, while contractors and DOTs tout their effectiveness at stopping accidents. What if both are partially correct?

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Construction Business Owner

JUNE 29, 2012

Construction Safety. This week, I’m pleased to welcome David DeVita, a safety expert with 20 years of experience, from Carolina Safety Consultants. Recently I had a friend fall walking near a construction zone while carrying a case of water to her coffee shop. Tags: construction safety. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |.

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Construction Equipment

SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) will continue to provide highway work zone safety training classes in 2016, funded by a new federal safety grant the association earned. AGC will use the $120,000 Susan Harwood Training Grant from the U.S.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Worker safety, adapting to change and technology and innovation driving the future of the construction industry were some of the themes we saw highlighted in industry news throughout February. Reducing safety incidents is a top priority in the construction industry. Continued Safety Incidents Highlight Need for Better Oversight.

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FDR Safety

SEPTEMBER 11, 2014

FDRsafety is continuing to see OSHA cite employers for alleged violations of machine guarding in situations where employees would have to intentionally reach into a hazard zone to be injured. Not all these citations are valid, especially in light of a 1997 case decided by the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission.

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FDR Safety

JUNE 19, 2015

In a significant ruling, the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission has tossed out a machine guarding citation issued by OSHA to an energy company. In the Delek case, an administrative law judge upheld the citation, saying it was “reasonably predictable” that employees would be in the zone of danger created by the machinery.

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Safety Services Company

JANUARY 11, 2013

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Building Radar

AUGUST 13, 2024

Zoning is a fundamental concept that influences how properties can be developed and used in construction and urban planning. Zoning regulations are essential for managing land use, ensuring that development is orderly, and balancing the needs of residential, commercial, and industrial areas.

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ENR Construction

JULY 8, 2024

The National Transportation Safety Board has released preliminary findings from its investigation late last year.

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