Words: Zach Everett, Legacy Masonry, LLC Do you think silica is dangerous? Is it blown out of proportion by OSHA? The Hawk’s Nest tragedy was a horrific incident of immorality against workers by overt neglect as it pertains to silica exposure. It began in 1930 and lasted through 1931 in West Virginia. The Union Carbide …
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Words: Cassandra Stern The Great Wall of China is an iconic testament to human ingenuity and perseverance. Winding its way through China’s rugged terrain, it is one of history’s most impressive architectural feats. The wall spans over 13,000 miles, including all its branches and sections. It served as a formidable defense system against invasions from …
Words: Vera Autushka, Fraco USA, Inc.Photos: Photos: Fraco USA, Inc. The Exo: How It Feels To Wear It The concept of an exoskeleton is not particularly new; it has been used in the military and medical field for decades, but recently, the exo has been adopted for the construction industry. You may have caught glimpses …
Words: Sydney Huffman, Malta DymanicsPhotos: Malta Dynamics Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is crucial for ensuring the safety and well-being of workers across various industries. From construction sites to manufacturing plants, proper maintenance of PPE is paramount to ensure its effectiveness in protecting against workplace hazards. In this comprehensive guide, we dive into the importance of …
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Words: Matt Oklevitch, Director of Marketing at Construction RoboticsPhotos: Construction Robotics, Fastbrick Robotics, WUT789 Masonry is often regarded as one of the oldest trades, and although the time-honored tricks of the trade have been passed down for generations, the industry has seen numerous innovations in the tools, equipment, and technologies that assist contractors in project …
Words: Steve Fechino Some of the readers do not get to do fieldwork all winter, so the work will begin shortly. Most good companies have foremen who have been with the company for long periods of time; they can do the work, schedule deliveries and manpower, and keep up with the reporting. Depending on what …
Words: Rob Faro, Hydro Mobile One dictionary definition of “Blissfully Unaware” says: “To be ignorant of something which already exists, usually because it’s convenient to justify in one’s mind that ignorance constitutes some form of defense.” This assumption couldn’t be more wrong, and sadly, most businesses find out this ugly truth AFTER the accident has …
Words: Corey Adams I awoke about 2 hours before my alarm this morning. Usually, it is a big meeting, a job kickoff, or something work-related that brings about my extra early arousal, but today was different. I was dragged right out of a good night’s sleep into immediate alertness by something I heard in passing …
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