Struck-by accidents are among the main contributor to fatality number in the Malaysian construction industry. From the standpoint of construction safety professionals, this study explores the main … [Read more...] about Preventive Measures of Struck-by Accidents at the Construction Site: Perspectives From Construction Personnel in Johor
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Alarming Rise in Trench-Related Fatalities Spurs US Department of Labor to Announce Enhanced Nationwide Enforcement, Additional Oversight
22 worker fatalities in trenching and excavation work in first half of 2022, which is more than all year of 2021, prompts the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration … [Read more...] about Alarming Rise in Trench-Related Fatalities Spurs US Department of Labor to Announce Enhanced Nationwide Enforcement, Additional Oversight
Pennsylvania Study Looks at Work Zone Crashes, Risk Factors
A recent study by Carnegie Mellon University looked at the effects of traffic, weather and other factors impacting the safety of highway work zones and increased accident risks in these areas. … [Read more...] about Pennsylvania Study Looks at Work Zone Crashes, Risk Factors
Struck-By Incidents: Dodging the Impact of This Top Construction Risk
Struck-by incidents are the leading cause of death in the construction industry. It is important for employer to learn how to protect employees – and their businesses – from unexpected impact. On this … [Read more...] about Struck-By Incidents: Dodging the Impact of This Top Construction Risk
Roadway Construction “Caught-In” Series: Entangled in Equipment and Machinery: Additional Instructor Background Information
According to the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), “caught-in” or “caught-between” hazards are one of the leading causes of death and injury in the construction industry. … [Read more...] about Roadway Construction “Caught-In” Series: Entangled in Equipment and Machinery: Additional Instructor Background Information
Roadway Construction “Caught-In” Series: Entangled in Equipment and Machinery
According to the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), “caught-in” or “caught-between” hazards are one of the leading causes of death and injury in the construction industry. This … [Read more...] about Roadway Construction “Caught-In” Series: Entangled in Equipment and Machinery