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OSHA Document: Falling Off Ladders Can Kill - Use Them Safely

OSHA offers a bilingual English-Spanish booklet on using ladders safely

Study Finds 38% of Highway Contractors Had Vehicles Crash into Work Zones During Past Year

Associated General Contractors of America (AGC)

Vehicle drivers, passengers more likely to be killed or injured during a work zone crash than construction workers

Avoid Any Shocking Revelations

Generators can be indispensable for providing remote power to operate tools, lights, etc. on construction sites. And overall, they are a relatively safe means to that end. Yet, like any equipment, they can present safety concerns if used improperly.

The electricity provided by a generator is exactly the same as that supplied by normal utilities and carries with it the same hazards.

Exclusive: United Rentals CEO Says Technology Will Elevate Rental from Commodity Status

Clearly, technology is a game changer. People have accessibility and I do believe it plays a role in what we want to give our customer service, says Michael Kneeland, CEO of United Rentals.

United Rentals CEO Michael Kneeland shares his insight with Rental at the 2013 IPAF Summit in Miami.

Real Estate Development Company Fined for Lead Exposure, Fall Hazards

Occupational Safety & Health Administration

OSHA cites Ellicott Development Co. for 10 serious violations of workplace health and safety standards; facing $44,000 in proposed fines

OSHA Cites Sewer & Water Contractor for Trenching Standards Violations

Occupational Safety & Health Administration

OSHA cites Mike Neri Sewer & Water Contractor Inc. with seven trenching violations and proposed penalties totaling $110,440

Video: Falls in Construction/Reroofing

This OSHA prevention video looks at preventing falls during construction on roofs

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OSHA Cites Contractor After Worker Paralyzed in Fall from Roof

Occupational Safety & Health Administration

Ryan Roofing Inc. also placed in OSHA's Severe Violator Enforcement Program along with a total of $115,500 in proposed penalties

IPAF Summit Report: United Rentals Bullish on Access Equipment

At the annual IPAF Summit in Miami, United Rentals CEO Michael Kneeland said the second half of 2013 will be stronger than the first half, with the market seeing 8 percent growth in 2013 and 11 percent in 2014.

In his speech to more than 350 industry professionals from all over the world at the annual IPAF Summit in Miami last week, United Rentals CEO Michael Kneeland said the second half of 2013 will be stronger than the first half, with the market seeing 8 percent growth in 2013 and 11 percent in 2014.

5 Safety Tips When Working with Scaffolding

Don't sacrifice safety and efficiency for speed; use these five tips from Kee Safety to keep workers safe when working with scaffolding

'Invest in techniques and tools that allow for greater efficiency so that safety isn’t compromised in order to get the project done on time,' says Kee Safety North America President Mike Mumau.

OSHA Schedules Third Stakeholder Meeting on Crane Operator Certification Requirements

Occupational Safety & Health Administration

OSHA looking to solicit comments on certification requirements in cranes and Derricks in Construction standard; meeting will be April 3

Safe Driving App Now Available with Sprint Direct Connect

FleetSafer app promotes responsible driving by detecting when device is moving and suppressing audible alerts when in safe mode

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