Government and regulators need to act on contractor safety in the mining industry
New research highlights how contractor hiring for cost reduction creates safety risks in mining, prompting calls for stronger ...
As the US invests in infrastructure at record levels, construction workers may be hard to find
Between a growing housing deficit and historic federal funding for infrastructure improvements, construction projects are ...
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Occupational Contact Dermatitis Common Among Construction Workers in US, Canada
Researchers assessed the prevalence of occupational allergic contact dermatitis and characterized common occupational allergens in a cohort of construction workers.
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USM School of Construction and Design Faculty Awarded Research Grant from U.S. Dept. of Labor
Three faculty members in the School of Construction and Design at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) are developing ...
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New British Standard for residential fire safety imminent
Contractors have been urged to look out for new guidance on keeping homes safe from fire. An updated British Standard will be ...
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Golden Gate Bridge Operators Update OSHA Scaffold Letter Lawsuit
The agency failed to satisfy the Administrative Procedure Act’s notice-and-comment requirements before amending a 2020 ...