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Protection from the Ground Up
Most construction projects require fire retardant plastic sheeting during construction or renovation. Building and fire codes outline the requirements, which can specify sheeting that varies in thickn [...]
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There has undoubtedly been an increase in demand for PPE (personal protective equipment) over the last year due to COVID-19. Business owners have had to be creative to stay compliant with CDC guidel [...]
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Constructions season has just begun, and it’s the perfect time to talk about the importance of safety on the worksite. This is especially true for fire safety. Fire Retardant Plastic Sheeting is an [...]
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Road construction workers face many hazards on the job site. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, road construction claimed the lives of 609 workers from 2011 to 2015, with deaths res [...]
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Electrical hazards account for a large percentage of jobsite accidents and worker fatalities. According to a report from the Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR), between 1992 and 2008 [...]
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Radon is an odorless, colorless, and extremely dangerous radioactive gas. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA), radon is linked to more than 21,000 lung cancer deaths in the [...]
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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses (SOII), more work-related injuries occur during the summer months than at other times of the year. Thereâ [...]
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The U.S. Department of Labor has been studying the dangers of silica dust since the 1930s but didn’t set any safety standards until 1971, the year the Occupational Safety and Health Administration ( [...]
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Despite a substantial decrease in the use of asbestos since the 1980s, illness and asbestos-related death remain constant. This is because mesothelioma and other asbestos-related cancers often don’t [...]
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Construction remains one of the most dangerous U.S. industries, accounting for nearly 20% of all fatal workplace accidents in 2015, according to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics. Companies should al [...]
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