Leveraging technology to improve driver and worksite safety

Data for Decisions

By Kevin Vonesh Safety and health programs need to be effective; there must be an institutional buy-in from the top down Jobsite safety is top of...
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Sensing Danger

Safety remains a top priority—and challenge—for the construction industry, which employs almost 10 million people in the U.S. alone. Jobsites are inherently hazardous environments...

Simulation-Based Training

By Mala Dewan According to OSHA, the construction industry suffers from one of the highest incident rates among high-risk industries. Statistics from the Department of...

Work Zone Safety

By Donna Campbell Watch for the orange barrels and signs of construction in progress as you navigate during the summer months; it’s a matter of...

Remote Control Welding Technologies, Part 1

Remote control welding technologies offer welding operators the ability make critical process changes and parameter adjustments at the weld joint versus at the power...

Advanced Fire Safety for Amusement Park Construction

To fully engage guests, amusement parks such as Universal Studios create multi-million-dollar immersive theme attractions in buildings that may be up to 60 feet high with multiple...

Complacency Can Cost

In the early morning hours of May 3, 2023, a driver in Raleigh, North Carolina hit and killed a 33-year-old construction worker named C.J....

Managing Subs for Safer Jobsites

When a project is on the line, the safety of every person on site becomes a shared responsibility. General contractors depend heavily on subcontractors for...

Remote Control Welding Technologies Part II

In last month’s issue, remote control benefits and the technology available for Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) were...
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Safety First: Removing the worry of falling debris with safety nets

No matter the job, one of the biggest concerns for contractors is safety, both for workers and pedestrians. Whether work is taking place on...