US Department of Labor’s OSHA Continues Outreach Campaign in Midwest to Protect Workers from Struck-By Vehicle Incidents on Job Sites

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — In the past five years, 15 percent of all workplace fatalities investigated by the Kansas City Regional Office of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration have involved struck-by vehicle accidents in the workplace. Struck-by injuries and fatalities are caused by conventional traffic/passenger vehicles, forklifts and other moving, powered industrial equipment, such as cranes and yard trucks. Because of this, OSHA is continuing its regional outreach initiative in Missouri, Iowa, Kansas and Nebraska to educate workers and their employers about preventing such accidents. “We’ve investigated 37 cases in the past six years in … Read more

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Brasfield & Gorrie Celebrates Topping Out of Cypress Glen Wellness Center

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RALEIGH, N.C. — Brasfield & Gorrie recently celebrated the topping out of the Cypress Glen Retirement Community Wellness Center addition in Greenville, N.C. “We are proud to celebrate this significant project milestone,” said Brasfield & Gorrie Project Manager Jarrett Frazier.     As part of the official ceremony, Brasfield & Gorrie placed the final steel structure on the new addition, signifying the end of the project's structural construction phase. To commemorate the occasion, residents and staff of the wellness center signed the final beam before it was hoisted to its resting place. “Bringing the vision for this wellness center to … Read more

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Haskell Opens New Center of Excellence in Atlanta

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Haskell, based in Jacksonville, Fla., has announced the opening of a new office in Atlanta, Ga. This 17,500-square-foot facilityhas been totally redesigned and will provide a modern and comfortable workspace for its employees and clients. The new location hosts Haskell's Center of Excellence for packaging and material handling systems design and implementation, and is staffed by a team of 50 professionals previously located in Duluth, Ga. “The new facility is more centrally located, reflecting Haskell's desire to increase its presence in the Atlanta metropolitan area and provide a space with upgraded amenities for its employees and clients,” … Read more

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Gilbane Leading Modernization of ConcoursesB and C at Port Columbus International Airport

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COLUMBUS, Ohio — Starting in December 2013, travelers arriving and departing from Concourse C at Port Columbus International Airport will enjoy a fully modernized experience following the completion of a major renovation effort led by Gilbane Building Company, which was selected by the Columbus Regional Airport Authority to serve as construction manager at risk for the project. Simultaneously, Gilbane is managing the modernization of Concourse B, a process that is scheduled for completion in April 2015. “Thousands of travelers rely upon Port Columbus International Airport and its services. Drawing on our experience in airport concourse construction nationwide, we look forward … Read more

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Construction Employment Increases, Industry Remains Vulnerable

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Construction employment increased in 26 between July and August and in 35 states for the year, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of Labor Department data. Association officials cautioned, however, that construction employment remains below peak levels in most states and warned of the potential impact of a halt in federal construction investments. “While we would all like to see even more robust growth, it is encouraging that most states have a larger construction workforce today than they did a year ago,” said Stephen E. Sandherr, the association's chief executive officer. “It will take a … Read more

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