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The Inside Cut

Concrete cutting inside buildings or other structures presents some specific challenges.

OSHA To Hold Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health Meeting

July 27-28 meeting open to the public, and individuals are welcome to submit comments and requests to speak.

Being Safe Requires Being Aware

The old phrase “out of sight, out of mind” is not an option for being safe, according to winners of the 13th annual Roadway Work Zone Safety Awareness Awards. Sponsored by the American Road & Transportation Builders Association’s Transportation Development Foundation (ARTBA-TDF), the competition recognized outstanding programs aimed at helping reduce roadway work zone accidents, injuries, and fatalities.

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OSHA Proposes Fines Against Contractor for Cave-in Hazards

OSHA is proposing $354,000 in fines against a Massachusetts contractor for exposing employees to cave-in hazards and unprotected trenches and excavations.

SCANDAL: City Takes Another Look at Sites Under Supervision of Rogue Inspectors

Safety concerns arise after two building inspectors plead guilty to granting site approvals in exchange for payment.

Don't Use Cranes to Lift People: IPAF Welcomes FEM Statement

IPAF welcomes the position paper issued by the FEM Product Group for Cranes and Lifting Equipment, which states that cranes should not be used for lifting people, except in exceptional circumstances.

Keep Feet Safe on the Construction Jobsite

Online safety columnist Michael Rich offers helpful tips for choosing footwear for the jobsite.

Cummins Gets New MSHA Approval for Ram Underground Mining Pickup

Ram continues to be the only MSHA-approved underground pickup truck

Prevent Back Injuries at Work

FHWA Releases Report on 'Safety Edge' Shoulder Treatment

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has released a report evaluating the early stages of the "safety edge" shoulder treatment rollout that the agency is pushing nationwide.

AWPT Releases Safety Video

Video focuses on how to perform pre-start inspections of aerial work platforms

OSHA Proposes $157,080 in Penalties for Fall and Other Hazards at New Jersey Work Sites

CMZ Construction LLC faces penalties for exposing workers to safety hazards at two separate jobsites.

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