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How to Prevent Winter Weather Slips, Trips and Falls

Muddy, wet and icy walking and working surfaces contribute to higher rates of injury during the winter months, but these types of accidents are preventable.

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OSHA Increases Monetary Penalties for 2020

Federal agencies are required to adjust penalty amounts for inflation each year based on the Consumer Price Index.

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Keeping Crews Safe in Winter Weather: Plan Early, Often

Paul Rozich, director of safety and risk management, Rockford Construction, Grand Rapids, MI, shares tips about how his company keeps employees safe when working outside during winter weather months.

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Produces up to 13,000 cfm with a 1.5-hp electric single-speed motor and six-blade propeller made from reinforced composite material

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Verizon Connect’s Integrated Video Technology Aims to Improve Commercial Driver Safety

On this edition of The Digging Deeper Podcast, Kevin Aries discusses transportation management, combating unsafe driving habits and Verizon Connect’s new Integrated Video service.

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Road facing dashcam uses AI and Machine Learning to help categorize harsh driving events

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New Standards Reflect Modern MEWPs and Their Applications

New ANSI standards reflect changes to outdated standards for lift equipment and the applications they are being used to perform.

The new ANSI standards better reflect today’s equipment — like Manitou’s new TJ-65 boom lift — and how it’s being implemented on work sites.

Occupational Fatalities Remained Unchanged in 2018

U.S. Department of Labor

Despite the overall fatality number remaining unchanged, both suicide at work and unintentional overdoses at work increased in 2018.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries Report shows the rate of fatal work injuries remained unchanged in 2018.

OSHA Enforcement and Compliance Increased Significantly in 2019

Occupational Safety & Health Administration

2019 statistics show a significant increase in the number of OSHA inspections and a record amount of compliance assistance

Accident Data Directs Best Practices for Mobile Elevating Work Platforms

IPAF data on accidents and near misses is helping to direct recommendations for safe, effective MEWP operation.

The U.S. is host to roughly 40% of all mobile elevating work platforms globally - and accounts for 70% to 80% of fatal accidents involving their use, making best practices crucial.

Sarcos Robotics Guardian XO Full-body Exoskeleton Will Be Commercially Available in 2020

Sarcos' Guardian XO exoskeleton is the world's first battery-powered wearable robot designed to enhance productivity by augmented human power and labor.

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More Advanced Technology is Coming to the Construction Jobsite

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High-tech hardhats and work boots are just two examples of advanced technology for personal protection equipment.

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