Have you been considering renovating your workplace, but muddling over when the right time would be? While it might feel like a low priority to take these steps during the current pandemic, where remote work has become the new norm, there is in fact no better time...
Bolstering Energy Efficiency Would Produce Significant Health Benefits, ACEE Study Says
Strengthening energy efficiency standards by an achievable 15% would reduce heart attacks, respiratory disease, asthma attacks, and premature death, according to a new study by the American Council for an Energy Efficiency Economy (ACEEE). More energy efficient...
These Sensors Can Expedite Jobsite Evacuations
Triax Technologies has released what the company says is the first real-time construction-specific alert system for jobsite evacuations. Dubbed Spot-r EvacTag, the device is integrated with Triax's proprietary network and a wearable clip. It emits a high-decibel siren...
OSHA Penalties for Violations Increase
As of the first of the year, civil penalties for violations of OSHA standards and regulations were increased to adjust for inflation. In fact, the U.S. Department of Labor increased civil penalties for a variety of regulated areas, such as Immigration, Child Labor,...
What VA’s and OR’s new licensing laws mean for contractors
Licensing requirements can vary across states and municipalities, including bond policies. In Florida, the state formerly mandated that contractors demonstrate a minimum net worth. The state now requires them to obtain a licensing bond in the amount of $20,000 or...
You Can Fix Internal Skills Gaps — But You Have to Find Them First
From customer complaints to repeated injuries, the difference between a well-trained employee and one who isn't can cost your business dearly. Bridging these training gaps is critical to employee and employer success, and identifying them correctly is the first step....
OSHA renews commitment to safe workplaces for women construction workers
OSHA previously launched a webpage dedicated to promoting the safety of women construction workers and laying out the unique challenges women may face on the jobsite. One major concern is PPE — notably, making sure that there is safety equipment available that fits...
AI Helping Reduce Worker Wear-and-Tear Injuries
University of Waterloo researchers in Ontario, Canada, are using artificial intelligence (AI) to gain insight as to how skilled construction workers can reduce wear-and-tear injuries, according to Engineering.com. Studies using motion sensors and AI found master...
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