Labor intensive and hazardous nature of the construction activities plays an important role on the increase of the amount of accidents and fatalities on sites. One of the most important sources of … [Read more...] about Detecting Falls-from-Height with Wearable Sensors and Reducing Consequences of Occupational Fall Accidents Leveraging IoT
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Causes and Effects of Accidents on Construction Site
The purpose of this study is to find out the most possible factor which causes accidents in the construction industry and thus affecting the safety management in the construction firm. It also … [Read more...] about Causes and Effects of Accidents on Construction Site
OSHA 30-Hour for Construction, 4-Day Course
This 4-day course will help you build a strong foundation in safety practices, compliance, and how to foster a safety culture on your job sites. OSHA 30-Hour Topics Include: Introduction to … [Read more...] about OSHA 30-Hour for Construction, 4-Day Course
The National Campaign to Prevent Falls in Construction: Getting Ready for the 2018 Safety Stand-Down
Falls are the top cause of construction fatalities and account for 1/3 of on-the-job injuries and deaths in the industry. In 2012, CPWR, NIOSH, and OSHA together launched a national construction fall … [Read more...] about The National Campaign to Prevent Falls in Construction: Getting Ready for the 2018 Safety Stand-Down
Infographics for the National Campaign to Prevent Construction Falls
This web page includes infographics on the four following topics: - Fatal Falls: Small Business & Residential Construction - Fall Protection Saves Lives (lack of access to PFAS) - Preventing … [Read more...] about Infographics for the National Campaign to Prevent Construction Falls
Free Apps to Help Improve Worker Safety and Health
This article introduces two free apps, Harness Hero and NIOSH Sound Level Meter, for improving worker safety and health. The Harness Hero app shows that effective fall protection requires a series of … [Read more...] about Free Apps to Help Improve Worker Safety and Health