5 Powerful Stats on Road Worker Safety
2015 saw a record high in roadway construction in the US, with an expectation that construction in 2016 will only grow. Thus, safety training will require particular effort to ensure best practices are established throughout any road construction projects.
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The ultimate construction app toolkit to go paperless
In 2016, there is an app for everything. For the construction industry, the number of apps to choose from is increasingly large. 2015 saw iOS and Google Play app downloads reach over 260 billion. Construction managers have to deal with a tremendous amount of data and make decisions based on this data daily.
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Near misses – what you need to know
Workplace injuries have a negative impact on your business, with much more than financial costs to consider. A reduction in productivity, lower staff morale and a damaged reputation are just some of the other costs associated with injuries in the workplace.
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Could driverless trucks be the end of heavy vehicle fatalities?
Jobs in a range of industries have been enhanced by machine intervention over the years. Autonomous vehicle systems can help reduce driving stress and cut the amount of time drivers are in control during long-haul journeys, resulting in a positive effect on driver health.
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6 Most Commonly Overlooked Workplace Safety Practices
There are many practices in workplace safety that are often overlooked, undermined and neglected. Some of these practices can be fairly simple to put into action yet essential for companies that want a safety-focussed culture. We reveal six commonly undervalued workplace safety practices.
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A review of FLIR – How thermal imaging can change food inspections
FLIR has recently made a handheld camera attachment available for iPhones, which anyone can pick up for about $US200.
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Uber for business gets safer
In an era of global technology advances, Uber has been at the forefront of innovating the people moving industry, by connecting people with reliable rides through the use of mobile technology. Since its launch in 2009, the Uber network continues to expand globally. However, the company’s success is not without controversy. Uber has been the …
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Wearable Technology That Will Change the Construction Industry
Innovative companies around the world are looking to bring more wearable tech to the job site, by focussing on innovating existing gear. Common assets to a construction worker like the hard hat, safety vests and even the tools they carry, are being infused with new capabilities. The Hard Hat of the Future Display visors …
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Cold Working Conditions: What You Need To Know
Cold stress is a real danger to outdoor workers at this time of the year. But it’s not always possible to plan work according to the weather. If emergency tasks have to be tackled, workers have to venture outdoors, and could suffer prolonged exposure to cold. When the weather is very cold, the body has …
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17 Workers Who Failed At Workplace Safety
We don’t condone unsafe work practices, but sometimes the worse safety fails need to be seen to be believed! We’ve compiled the best we found on the internet. Might be a good idea to move away from flammable gas while smoking. Improvised eye protection is only recommended for professionals. At least this guy went a step further. …
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