Category: safety
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How Post-Construction Cleaning Helps Remove Hazards
Construction and renovation projects bring exciting transformations, but once the work is done, the job isn’t truly finished until the site is thoroughly cleaned. Post-construction cleaning is more than an aesthetic finishing touch; it plays a critical role in ensuring safety and functionality. Companies specialized in this crucial phase, helping contractors, property owners, and facility…
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Kito Crosby Debuts ER2 Hoist with Second Step Function
Kito Crosby, a global leader in lifting and securement solutions, is pleased to highlight again the ER2 Second Step Variable Function — an innovative enhancement to the trusted ER2 Dual Speed Hoist. This advanced function, available for the past two years, is now ready to be spotlighted for operations seeking the ultimate in precision lifting.…
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Best GPS Tracker for Construction Equipment: Boost Security & Efficiency
Securing construction equipment and boosting job site efficiency are critical for any project. A GPS tracker for construction equipment offers real-time monitoring and theft prevention, enhancing your operational workflow. This article delves into how GPS trackers can optimize your construction business. Key Takeaways GPS tracking enhances construction equipment security by preventing theft, ensuring accountability, and…
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Key Steps to Prepare a Construction Site for Safety & Compliance
Construction sites can be chaotic. Heavy machinery, constant movement, and unpredictable conditions make preparation essential. Without the right groundwork, small oversights turn into costly mistakes. Safety isn’t just a checklist item. It’s what keeps everyone on-site confident in their work and ready to tackle challenges head-on. Compliance adds another layer of responsibility that demands your…
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Why Spinal Health Matters in Industrial Workplace Safety Plans
While safety measures typically prioritize preventing immediate dangers like chemical contact, equipment accidents, and falls, a crucial element of employee wellbeing often gets overlooked despite causing substantial chronic disability: spine health. The impact of disregarding this essential aspect of workplace safety reaches well beyond individual workers, influencing efficiency, team spirit, and economic outcomes. Below are…
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Shawmut Design and Construction Wraps Up Safety Week 2025
Shawmut Design and Construction, a leading $2 billion national construction management firm, marked Safety Week 2025 with a series of nationwide events centered on Total Worker Health, reinforcing the company’s commitment to prioritizing both physical safety and mental well-being across all projects and offices. Over a thousand Shawmut employee-owners and trade partners participated in toolbox talks,…
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How Rope Access Companies Are Changing Commercial Cleaning
Modern cities are filled with tall buildings and impressive structures, all of which need to stay clean and safe. Keeping the outside of these buildings in good condition is a tough job. Older cleaning methods often use heavy scaffolding or big machines that can disrupt daily life in and around the building. This is where…
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How EarthCam Security Supports Urban Residential Projects
EarthCam has released a video interview from Bryan Shephard, Senior Project Manager at Pike Construction Services, detailing how EarthCam’s jobsite cameras and always-on Central Station Monitoring protected a major urban housing development. With EarthCam, Pike Construction: Deterred break-ins and reduced on-site incidents Responded faster to security alerts Used live and recorded footage for better decision-making…
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How EarthCam Security Supports Urban Residential Projects
EarthCam has released a video interview from Bryan Shephard, Senior Project Manager at Pike Construction Services, detailing how EarthCam’s jobsite cameras and always-on Central Station Monitoring protected a major urban housing development. With EarthCam, Pike Construction: Deterred break-ins and reduced on-site incidents Responded faster to security alerts Used live and recorded footage for better decision-making…
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Prioritizing Mental Health Over Branding
When I came into the asphalt industry, mid-way through 2022, one of the first calls I took was with the man who people told me was an “asphalt influencer,” and since I was so new I wanted to make sure I connected with him as soon as I could. I remember not really knowing what…