Turner Construction Company Achieves OHSAS 18001 Registration for Safety Program

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Turner Construction Company has earned Occupational Health and Safety Advisory Services 18001 registration, which recognizes the development and implementation of a comprehensive safety program that strives to provide and maintain the safest possible work conditions. OHSAS registration demonstrates Turner's commitment to safety and dedication to the continuous improvement of safety performance. Turner's safety philosophy is trademarked as Building L.I.F.E. (Living Injury Free Everyday). The Building L.I.F.E. approach strives to eliminate all worksite incidents and is supported by four guiding principles: Injuries are preventable Perform a job only if it is safe Working safely is a condition of employment Practice and … Read more

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OSHA Schedules Informal Hearing on Crane Operator Certification Deadline

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Occupational Safety and Health Administration scheduled an informal public hearing to discuss OSHA's proposed rule to extend the compliance date for the crane operator certification requirement and the existing phase-in requirement that employers ensure that their operators are qualified to operate the equipment. The hearing will be held May 19 in Washington, D.C. On Feb. 10, OSHA issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposing to extend the deadline for operator certification by three years to Nov. 10, 2017, and to extend the existing employer duties for the same period. The public had 30 days to submit … Read more

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Knutson Construction Opens Office in Altoona

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ALTOONA, Wis. — Knutson Construction opened a new office five miles east of Eau Claire in Altoona, Wi. After 15 years of managing Wisconsin construction projects through its Minneapolis, Minn. office, Knutson has expanded its commitment to the region with its new Altoona office. Knutson has led the construction of many projects in the surrounding community including Osceola Medical Center; Wild River Fitness Center in Osceola; Douglas-Hanson Company offices in Hammond; Marshfield Clinic and 3M manufacturing facility in Prairie du Chien. “We have had a presence in Wisconsin for many years and wanted to further strengthen our commitment to our … Read more

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EPA Releases Top 25 List of Cities with Most Energy Star Buildings

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Environmental Protection Agency recently announced the sixth annual list of the top 25 U.S. metropolitan areas with the most Energy Star-certified buildings. The cities on this list demonstrate the economic and environmental benefits achieved by facility owners and managers when they apply a proven approach to energy efficiency to their buildings. The Top 10 cities on the list are: Los Angeles, Calif.; Washington, D.C.; Atlanta, Ga.; New York, N.Y.; San Francisco, Calif.; Chicago, Ill.; Dallas, Texas; Denver, Colo.; Philadelphia, Pa. and Houston, Texas. “Not only are the Energy Star top 25 cities saving money on energy … Read more

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ASCC Releases Concrete Employee Safety DVD

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ST. LOUIS, Mo. — The American Society of Concrete Contractors, St. Louis, Mo., has released a new Employee Safety Orientation DVD for concrete contractors. The training tool was developed by members of the ASCC's Safety & Risk Management Council and released at the World of Concrete 2014. “This 40-minute presentation on the basics of concrete construction safety topics can be used by concrete contractors to educate new employees, and as a refresher for seasoned workers,” says Janet Greco, SRMC chair. Shot on active concrete construction sites, the concrete safety DVD covers alcohol and substance abuse, PPE, pre-task planning, hand and … Read more

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