Safety Managers Using Mobile Devices on Construction Sites
Over the last few years, the task of managing construction projects has rapidly evolved with the introduction of new technologies like BIM, laser scanning, drones, virtual blueprints, and more. Construction companies are not only trying to keep up with the latest tools but are also faced with a skilled worker shortage still lingering from the recession. Delivering projects to clients on-time and in budget with a leaner staff and new technology poses a challenge for construction companies seeking to run smooth and safe projects.
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How One Incident Changed This Safety Professional’s Life Forever
In this interview with Conrad Banez, Project Safety Manager at Level 10 Construction, we explore the incident that cost one man his life, but changed another man’s perspective on safety and likely saved hundreds of other lives as a result. This is why safety matters.
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Is Off-Site Construction Right For You? 5 Questions To Help You Decide
Off-site construction is a large commitment for a firm and it requires the right systems and processes in place beforehand.
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OSHA Is Set To Increase Fines Beginning August 1st 2016
Beginning August 1st of 2016, OSHA’s maximum penalties will increase by 78% in order to account for inflation between 1990 and 2016.
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How The FAST Act Will Bring America’s Transportation Infrastructure Up To Speed
Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act, FAST Act for short, is not your ordinary highway funding law. The Act accelerates new innovation and technology, propelling America forward in the process.
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Top 10 Lean Manufacturing Myths
Lean manufacturing is the process of ‘lean thinking’ whereby companies make a conscious effort to eliminate waste or any activity that consumes resources without adding value in design, manufacturing, distribution, and customer service.
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Avoiding The Fatal Four In Construction
In 2014, 20.5% of all worker fatalities were in construction. That equates to one in five worker deaths last year. Of those construction fatalities, a full 58% were comprised of the “fatal four” causes; falls, being caught between objects, electrocution and being struck by an object.
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Most Dangerous Jobs in the United States [Infographic]
In 2014, the United States suffered from 4,679 fatal work injuries. On average that is 13 deaths per day. Surprisingly, some of the most dangerous jobs also have the lowest annual salaries. The infographic below investigates the top dangerous jobs in the United States.
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8 Ridiculous Things Safety Managers Hear
Empowering employees to adopt new safety practices can be a safety manager’s greatest challenge. What one person considers unsafe or dangerous, another person may view as acceptable.
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10 Strangest Things Found on Construction Sites
Most construction projects require a bit of digging and drilling into the ground. The earth has a way of burying treasure and history has plenty of uncovered mysteries. What many of us don’t realize is that construction workers can be uncovering history on any given day.
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