Safe + Sound Week Begins August 12

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CPWR is a partner in the Safe + Sound Campaign, a nationwide effort to raise awareness of the value of workplace safety and health programs. These programs can identify and manage workplace hazards before they cause injury or illness, improving sustainability and the bottom line. Participating in Safe + Sound Week—taking place August 12-18—can help start a new health and safety program, energize an existing one or recognize your safety successes. Last year, more than 2,700 businesses of all sizes made this commitment to improving worker safety and health. For construction-specific resources, including hardhat stickers, visit CPWR’s Safe + Sound … Read more

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Quarterly Data Report Analyzes Construction Falls  

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The new Quarterly Data Report focuses on falls, which remain the most common cause of fatal injuries in the construction industry. In 2017, 389 workers died from falls, 367 from falls to a lower level. Encouragingly, the rate of fatal falls showed signs of decreasing among roofers, the occupation with the highest risk of falls, and among construction laborers, the largest occupation in the industry. Small employers (those with fewer than 20 employees) accounted for 75% of fatal falls between 2015 and 2017, despite making up only 39% of construction payroll employment. The rate of nonfatal falls trended downward between … Read more

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Strong Man Introduces New Chicago Distribution Center

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Strong Man Safety Products has introduced a new distribution center in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. The 40,000-square-foot facility is complete with six docks and four drive-up ramps, allowing for efficient order fulfillment. Plus, this warehouse is in a prime location, only 10 miles from the O’Hare International Airport and less than an hour and a half to four separate intermodal rail ramps. “Like our other recent distribution center investments, this warehouse supports Strong Man’s mission to continuously improve our business from a delivery and quality standpoint,” said Rafael Martinez, president of Strong Man Safety Products. “As we grow, we want … Read more

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Registration Open for CONEXPO-CON/AGG, IFPE 2020

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Registration is now open for the co-located CONEXPO-CON/AGG and IFPE 2020 exhibition being held March 10-14 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Register online at www.conexpoconagg.com and www.ifpe.com. Both CONEXPO-CON/AGG and IFPE have already set exhibit space records and will feature industry-leading education programs. Several show ticket options are available, and all tickets include a monorail pass. New for 2020 is the opportunity to mix and match education sessions between CONEXPO-CON/AGG and IFPE for one price. View the IFPE show overview video here. View the CONEXPO-CON/AGG show overview video here.      

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Construction Spending Deteriorates in June, Multifamily + Nonresidential Categories Increase First Half 2019

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Construction spending declined in June from May 2019 and June 2018 levels, but most categories other than single-family homebuilding ended the first half of the year ahead of the year-to-date totals for 2018, according to a recent analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of new federal spending data. Association officials said that the monthly declines in construction spending may reflect the fact contractors are having a difficult time finding enough workers to keep pace with demand. “Although the initial estimates for spending in June show decreases from May in all major categories, the first half of 2019 as … Read more

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