Construction safety news articles 
Are you aware of health and safety legislation
Often, companies do not know what they are meant to comply with, in term of health and safety legislation, and this is leaving them open to prosecution and their employees open to unnecessary dangers. That's one of the key findings of a nationwide survey by health and safety advisor specialist Bibby Consulting & Support. The survey, the full results of which will be published within the next few weeks, elicited responses from 383 organisati... [more]
EN 1090: New requirements for construction products made of steel and aluminum
The new European standard EN 1090-1 specifies requirements for the manufacturers of structural construction components made of steel or aluminum. Latest by July 1, 2012, these manufacturers must possess a valid certificate, if they wish to offer their products in German and EU markets. The new standard regulates the production of steel and aluminum structures and replaces the hitherto German norms DIN 18800-7 and DIN V 4113-3. “During the transit... [more]
Training revealed important to reduce work at height risks
The majority of work-related accidents at height are a result of inadequately trained workers, revealed Research by the Health & Safety Executive. Specialist fall protection company Eurosafe Solutions is therefore advising property and facilities managers to invest in appropriate training for staff and contractors to ensure they achieve the level of competency to be able to minimise risks to themselves and their colleagues. Andy Jennings, He... [more]
Owlett-Jaton's new PPE and workwear range is more comprehensive and diverse
At more than double the size of Owlett-Jaton’s original personal protective equipment (PPE) and workwear portfolio, Owlett-Jaton's new range of PPE and workwear offers customers more choice, flexibility and competitive prices when it comes to meeting their health and safety requirements. The brand new and improved range features over 500 product lines from world-leading brands including 3M, Ansell, DeWalt and Uvex. As part of Owlett-Jaton’s s... [more]
Drivers urged to take extra care at roadworks
As daylight hours are getting shorter, the Highways Agency is urging more drivers to take extra care when driving through roadworks, both for their own safety and that of workers who keep roads safe and well maintained. Twice as many drivers now recognise that they have a responsibility to drive safely near roadworks compared to four years ago, Highways Agency research shows. More than eight out of ten drivers say that their driving changes at... [more]
Other Construction safety news and reviews
Candlestick Condo Owners Recover $5.2 Million for Life Safety Dangers and Faulty Construction
Owners of residences at a condominium building adjacent to Candlestick Park have recouped $5.2 million for serious construction defects, after emergency shoring was conducted in th
San Juan Construction Builds In Safety with Defog It Anti Fog for Safety Glasses
At San Juan Construction, a general contractor with projects throughout the U.S. and around the globe, the company motto is, “Safety first, people always.” Safety glasses on the job are standard, and now Defog It anti fog has been added to the safety gear after on-the-jobsite testing at a North Carolina project.Valley View, OH (PRWEB) February 07, 2012 At San Juan Construction, a general ...
Construction industry must raise the safety game
Recent scaffold collapses raise the spectre of poor health and safety compliance
McKinley Children’s Center Goes Solar With West Hills Construction and GreenVolts
GreenVolts, Inc., provider of the industry’s first and only complete and fully integrated solar system, is proud to join McKinley Children’s Center and West Hills Construction to celebrate the completion of a 496 kW project for the McKinley campus in San Dimas, California.
Volkswagen Chattanooga Becomes World's First LEED Platinum Automotive Manufacturing Plant with Design and Construction ...
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- SSOE Group ( www.ssoe.com ), an international engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) firm, along with Vertegy, announce their involvement ...
Orange County Based General Contractor Announces Three Years Free of Accidents
IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Even in today's world where safety is a focus point for most contractors, it is a known fact that the construction industry continues to face challenges when ...
PPE and Construction Safety in the Middle East
As new buildings soar into the sky in the Middle East, employers need to remember the importance of personal protective equipment and the role it plays in keeping workers safe and comfortable.
County construction increases
Construction continues Tuesday on a home in the Copper Trails subdivision off Copper Street. ELKO — Elko County construction continued the upward streak from last year into 2012, with a roughly $1.5 million increase in valuations in January, compared with January 2011.
Construction on Kansas Star’s permanent casino ahead of schedule
Mild winter weather has put construction of the Kansas Star Casino’s permanent facility ahead of schedule.
Nonresidential Construction Spending up 1.9 Percent in December
According to Feb. 1 construction spending report by U.S. Census Bureau, total nonresidential construction spending increased 1.9% in December to $567.8 billion. Year over year, total nonresidential construction spending is up 4.5%. Private nonresidential construction spending jumped 3.3% for the month and was up 11.4% from same time last year. Public nonresidential construction spending ...
