Safety Health

Covers global safety programs, innovations and safety culture; OSHA and state enforcement; construction accidents-injuries and fatalities; government rulemaking

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Workplace Safety

OSHA Targets Heat Hazards With New Worksite Safety Measures

James Leggate

September 21, 2021

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Environmental heat exposure at work caused an average of 38 deaths per year from 2011 to 2019, with related deaths likely underreported, officials said. Nearly 42% of worker deaths were in construction, repair or cleaning.

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New York City Issues 1,500 Stop Work Orders at Construction Sites

James Leggate

September 14, 2021

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During NYC Dept. of Buildings' three-month safety sweep, inspectors also issued more than 3,600 violations to contractors and site safety professionals for failing to keep sites safe.

Vaccine Mandate: How Employers Can Prepare

James Leggate

September 14, 2021

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President Biden's vaccine mandate has left many businesses, including in construction, uncertain about what's next. But legal experts say there are ways to prepare.

Canada Drops Criminal Prosecution of Kiewit In Jobsite Fatality

Scott Van Voorhis

September 9, 2021

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British Columbia authorities say key expert witness death and changed testimonies related to rock scaler Sam Fitzpatrick's fatal accident made conviction of contractor and two ex-managers unlikely.

Accidents

OSHA Probes Two July Fatalities at Amazon Philadelphia Jobsites

Stephanie Loder

September 2, 2021

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One contractor claims an employee was seen removing safety equipment before he fell from roof of a distribution center under construction for the online retail giant, part of an ambitious building program in the city's metro area

Viewpoint: How Shawmut Weathered the COVID Storm

Les Hiscoe

September 1, 2021

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"As I watched COVID-19 cases quickly jump from 1 to 10 to 10,000, I went into triage mode, acting fast to keep our people safe and still deliver for our clients," says CEO of Shawmut Design and Construction.

Earthquakes

Build Health International Helps Haiti Recover From Devastating Quake

Nadine M. Post

September 1, 2021

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Since Haiti’s magnitude-7.2-earthquake on Aug. 14, which struck the underserved Tiburon Peninsula, Build Health International has marshalled its staff, supporters and resources in Haiti and the U.S., where it is based, to help.

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Build Health International Drives Past Obstacles to Aid the Needy in Haiti and Beyond

Nonprofit delivers sustainable, resilient health care infrastructure for the world's poorest

Nadine M. Post

September 1, 2021

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The nonprofit Build Health International overcomes myriad obstacles to enable health care for the world's neediest by providing high-quality, cost-effective hospitals.

Pipelines

Keystone Pipe Materials, Construction Cited As Cause in Four Big Spills

Mary B. Powers

August 25, 2021

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GAO report points to more than 12,800 bbl leaked by existing oil pipeline in largest ruptures since 2017. Owner TC Energy claims "zero high-impact incidents in the last 18 months."

Workplace Safety

After 2 Jobsite Deaths, OSHA Proposes $1.35M Fine Against Boston Contractor

Tom Ichniowski

August 18, 2021

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OSHA cited Atlantic Coast Utilities and Advanced Utilities Inc. and Shannon Construction—all owned by Laurence Moloney.

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9/24/20 to 9/24/21

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Contact: Lauren Whitaker

Building for Performance. Building for People.

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Future-Proofing Infrastructure Stories by AREP and Bentley

Building and public space design is not just about improving the aesthetics of infrastructure, it’s important to consider the usability of the building for the inhabitants. During this webinar, we'll explore the tools and projects that allow buildings of all types to be designed and operated with a better understanding of how the people will use them.

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Webinar

3/17/21 to 3/17/22

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Contact: Varonica Galbraith

Committing to Total Wellness and Holistic Safety

ON DEMAND

Being safe means paying attention to both mind and body. It is about more than just wearing hardhats and safety glasses. It means recognizing how important mental health really is to everyone’s overall safety. There is help available to combat suicide, depression, distractions and more.

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3/24/21 to 3/24/22

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Contact: Lauren Whitaker

Best Practices for Post-Pandemic Safety: What Needs to Stay in Place

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In response to the pandemic, contractors everywhere have adopted new protocols to not only keep workers free from injury, but also to protect them from infectious disease. ENR will talk with field safety professionals, a surety expert and early adopters of new job-site safety technology to get a glimpse at the safe jobsite of tomorrow.

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4/21/21 to 4/21/22

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Contact: Lauren Whitaker

Who’s on the Jobsite? New Advances in Access Control and Site Safety

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Requirements for social distancing and limiting headcount on jobsites working through the pandemic have changed the way many sites are organized. Contractors adopted these strategies to keep sites open, but are now finding they can plan more effectively with much more accurate headcounts. We'll discuss the benefits this shift in site access tracking can bring.

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Webinar

8/10/21 to 8/10/22

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Contact: Lauren Whitaker

Equip New Employees with Successful Inspection Programs

On Demand Recruiting reliable talent has never been harder — but diligent adherence to safety and quality requirements has never been more important. Throw in changes, like new equipment or regulations, and you’ve got real issues with the consistency and quality of inspection results, as well as your team’s productivity. We'll discuss how to arm a rookie with the experience of a 20-year veteran!