Construction Safety


NYC's MTA Outlines New Blasting Procedures

Debris from a blast on Aug. 21 damaged some nearby buildings. The transit agency has announced it will hire an independent safety consultant to review all blasting and safety procedures.

Firefighters Save 10 in Lofty London Rescue

A lift with the workers aboard became stranded outside the 22nd floor of a hospital building. The gap between it and the building's wall was about 15 feet. A London Fire Brigade technical rescue team got them down.

Installed Wind Energy Grew Quickly in 2011

Wind turbines and turbine blades are growing larger, as well. The new DOE report says about $14 billion of wind capacity was added in the United States in 2011.

Status Quo Resumed for Online Training Providers

A U.S. Court of Federal Claims judge's decision initially issued under seal reportedly has caused OSHA to cancel its recent selection of 10 providers of Outreach Training Program courses.

No Change in Christchurch Cathedral's Fate

The Anglican diocese's Cathedral Project Group recently rejected a proposal to restore the structure, saying it is not a safer option.

Seattle Tunnel Construction in High Gear

The SR 99 tunnel is moving a portion of the north-south state highway underground. A tunnel launch pit that is 400 feet long and 80 feet deep has been built.

Everybody involved on the project -– from senior management to the newest employee -– has responsibilities in the safety program. (Medcor Inc. photo)

Construct a Safety Plan with a Solid Foundation

Conduct research, assess and plan, and hold people accountable. It's never too late (or too early!) to integrate a safety plan or policies into a project.

Inspection Process Best Practices

The quickest way to making the entire process ineffective is to fail to look at what is collected or act on what is found.



Although high-speed trucks, scrapers, and other heavy equipment can be a danger, equally dangerous is low-speed equipment backing up. (Photo courtesy of The HNTB Companies)

Don't Let Your Job Run You Down

There is flexibility in determining the best method to warn others working in the area of backing vehicles and equipment.

DOT Getting Ready to Award Infrastructure Project Loans

The agency's chief, Ray LaHood, announced up to $17 billion in loans will be available once the new federal funding law takes effect Oct. 1.

With Star Secured, Shaw Group Acquisition Announced

Chicago Bridge & Iron plans to acquire it for $3 billion in a deal creating one of the world's largest construction and engineering firms serving the energy industry.

US Accounts for Most Aerial Work Platform Fatalities

The International Powered Access Federation said its accident database logged 17 fatalities during the first half of 2012, with 11 of those in the United States.

Five Lessons from Zero-Fatality Olympics Construction

IOSH is urging all construction companies to learn from the London 2012 building project’s success and put five good practices to use.

OSHA Changing Crane Proximity Alarms Enforcement

The temporary enforcement policy will be in effect from July 26 to Nov. 8, 2013.

NYC Buildings Department Hires New Deputy Commissioner

Timothy E. Hogan now oversees emergency and safety operations, complaint inspections, and construction accident investigations.

Trenching Citations Carry $122,400 in Proposed Penalties

OSHA said its investigation was triggered by a whistleblower's complaint.

NextGen-Equipped Tower Coming to San Francisco International

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and Acting FAA Administrator Michael Huerta participated in the groundbreaking July 9.

UT Dallas Planning July 11 Memorial Event

A moment of silence at noon July 11 will honor two workers who died when a tower crane collapsed while being disassembled on the campus.

Philadelphia Welcoming World's High-Speed Rail Experts

About 1,000 people will attend the 8th World Congress on High Speed Rail, including transport ministers and rail system chiefs from the United States, Japan, Russia, China, Spain, Poland, and other countries.

Highway Bill Signing Set for July 6

An afternoon signing ceremony at the White House will include construction workers and students, two groups that will benefit from the law.

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