U.S. Department of Labor - Tue April 14, 2020
U.S. Department of Labor Announces OSHA Interim Enforcement Response Plan to Protect Workers During the Coronavirus Pandemic
The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced an interim enforcement response plan for the coronavirus pandemic on April 14. The response plan provides instructions and guidance to OSHA area offices and compliance safety and health officers (CSHOs) for handling coronavirus-related complaints, referrals and severe illness reports....
AGC - Thu April 09, 2020
Hundreds of Construction Firms Across the Country Hold Coronavirus Safety Stand Downs
Hundreds of construction firms across the country are stopping work April 9 to hold what are called safety stand downs focusing on ways to protect construction workers and the public from the spread of coronavirus....
AGC - Tue March 17, 2020
Shutting Down Construction Projects Will Harm Economy, Undermine Recovery Efforts, Construction Officials Say
The chief executive officer of the Associated General Contractors of America, Stephen E. Sandherr, issued the following statement in reaction to steps being taken to put in place arbitrary halts to construction activity in certain parts of the country:"Halting construction activity will do more harm than good for construction workers, community residents and the economy....
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers - Mon March 16, 2020
Online Participation Expected to Increase at Ritchie Bros. Auctions in Wake of COVID-19 Concerns
Information is moving fast and so is Ritchie Bros. With concerns about large gatherings growing around the world due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many trade shows and events have been cancelled. Due to its online bidding system and mobile application, Ritchie Bros....
JLG - Thu March 12, 2020
JLG, Construction Robotics Innovate for Job Site of the Future
JLG Industries Inc. is working with Construction Robotics of Victor, N.Y., to develop alternative solutions to cumbersome, repetitive construction tasks that oftentimes result in cumulative injury. Construction Robotics specializes in the advancement of robotic and autonomous technologies in the heavy-equipment sector....
AEM - Thu February 13, 2020
AEM to Host Annual Product Safety & Compliance and Liability Seminars
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers is hosting its annual Product Safety & Compliance Seminar followed by the Product Liability Seminar from April 27-30. Taking place in Itasca, Ill., the returning seminar is designed to offer product safety and compliance professionals in attendance up-to-date information and valuable insights on equipment manufacturing industry standards, regulations and best practices....
SDLG - Mon February 10, 2020
Four SDLG Excavators Support Wuhan's 10-Day Hospital Build
Four SDLG excavators — three E660FL and an E6500F — helped expedite construction of two hospitals in Wuhan, China, as part of the government's effort to treat patients with coronavirus infections and ease the shortage of hospital beds....
U.S. Department of Labor - Thu February 06, 2020
U.S. Department of Labor Revises National Emphasis Program to Reduce or Eliminate Worker Exposure to Silica
The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has established a revised National Emphasis Program (NEP) to identify and reduce or eliminate worker exposures to respirable crystalline silica (RCS) in general industry, maritime, and construction....
CEG - Mon January 27, 2020
China Rushes to Build Hospital in Record Time to Battle Coronavirus Outbreak
The Chinese city of Wuhan is racing to build a giant hospital in a record six days in an attempt to stop the deadly Coronavirus that is ravaging the city. The finished building, which will contain 1,000 beds on a 270,000 sq.-ft....
Associated Press - Thu June 20, 2019
Work Stoppage Confronts Deadly Issue
Massachusetts construction companies and labor unions held work stoppages at project sites across the state on June 5 as their industry attempts to confront a high rate of fatal opioid overdoses among its ranks....
