Compliance and quality issues are back in the headlines following the failure in concrete components of the Opal Tower in Sydney’s Olympic Park. The faulty structure forced the Christmas Eve evacuation of some residents of … about What the Industry can Learn from the Opal Tower
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Independent Review of Engineering Design Vital for Quality & Safety
The independent expert report commissioned by the NSW Government into the causes of the Opal Tower incident has highlighted the importance of independent verification of engineering designs.
7 Tips for Working Safely in Extreme Cold Weather
When extreme cold hits, some work must wait for a prolonged warm up, as is in the case of brickwork, concrete, and painting. The remaining workers must deal with sub-zero conditions that create special problems, … about 7 Tips for Working Safely in Extreme Cold Weather
Building a Safer Future One Worker at a Time
To tackle this issue, the National Hispanic Entrepreneurs’ Organization (NHEO) Institute set out to bridge the line of communication between companies and their non-English-speaking workers through its Building a Safe Future Campaign.
Subcontractors: Don’t Let Your Fleet Run Over You
You face some pretty serious risks as a subcontractor if your employees are driving company vehicles.These fleet risks extend beyond just the care and maintenance of the vehicles––they are particularly troublesome for subcontractors with service … about Subcontractors: Don’t Let Your Fleet Run Over You
Fall Protection Tops OSHA’s List of Top 10 Most Cited Violations
There’s a good reason for this lack of tolerance. Nearly 4,600 people die each year doing their jobs, and some three million are injured. The number one killer—falls.
Ghost in the Machine: Mining’s Driverless Trucks
Construction has always been a dangerous job, and perhaps one of the only fields that rivals the industry when it comes to occupational hazards is mining. Miners face a daily barrage of threats, from explosions … about Ghost in the Machine: Mining’s Driverless Trucks
GBK 2018: Construction in the Land of Fire and Ice
Known for its breathtaking landscapes of volcanic rock, dramatic geysers, and some of the largest snow-covered glaciers in all of Europe, Iceland is aptly named “The Land of Fire and Ice.” It is the second … about GBK 2018: Construction in the Land of Fire and Ice
New Technology Can Help Increase Work Zone Safety
Keeping workers safe on road construction sites is an ongoing problem, underlined by the fact that the number of fatalities at these sites increase the more projects are underway. “From 2011 to 2016, 532 construction … about New Technology Can Help Increase Work Zone Safety
Take a Safety Moment for your Wellbeing
October is National Safe Work Month, and Safe Work Australia has been encouraging everyone to “take a safety moment” to reduce the risk of injury in their workplace. According to WorkSafe data, in 2017, 191 … about Take a Safety Moment for your Wellbeing
