National Struck-by Stand-Down to Take Place April 26

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CPWR and the NORA Construction Sector Council will be leading the second annual Stand-Down to Prevent Struck-by Incidents in Construction on April 26. The Stand-Down, to take place on the first day of National Work Zone Awareness Week (April 26-30), asks contractors to pause work to recognize that struck-by incidents are a leading cause of death among construction workers and to educate their crews about risks and solutions for mitigating them. To help make the Stand-Down a success during COVID-19, contractors, workers and other stakeholders are encouraged to participate virtually. More information on ways to participate will be posted on CPWR’s Work … Read more

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ICRA Solutions LLC Introduces New Certification for Contractors, Hospital Personnel

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ICRA Solutions LLC announces its new ICRA-I Certification as an optional exam added to its Construction in Healthcare Facilities Workshop. This certification will allow contractors and hospital personnel who perform work in hospitals to show they possess, and understand, the infection control guidelines that need to be followed to protect patients from dust particles and contaminants, as well as any construction activities that can affect the hospital workflow. The purpose of this certification is to prevent any hospital-acquired infections from construction or maintenance activities. “Over the past few years, with more education awareness, contractors and hospital personnel have lessened their risk … Read more

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MSA Introduces V-Gard Cap-Mounted Hearing Protection Line

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Perfect for general contractors and industry workers, the new V-Gard Cap-Mounted Hearing Protection Line from MSA delivers enhanced comfort and top of the line performance with upgrades in fit and style — all without compromising the quality expected from the V-Gard brand. According to OSHA, every year 22 million workers are exposed to potentially damaging noise in the workplace. The Noise Reduction Rating of MSA’s V-Gard hearing protection line is designed, manufactured and third-party tested in accordance with ANSI and CSA standards, to help prevent exposure to potentially damaging noise on the construction jobsite.

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Portable Generator Manufacturers Set New Standard for Safe Generator Use

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Portable generators are vital to the building trades, acting as a convenient, easy-to-move source of spot power on jobsites. But, like any tool, safe and proper use is critical to a safe outcome. With portable generators, that means never operating a generator indoors or in any enclosed spaces, thereby limiting exposure to carbon monoxide. Some crews might be tempted to bring generators inside, believing an unfinished structure provides adequate ventilation. But the risks are real and, until recently, there was no comprehensive industry standard to ensure safety. That all changed with the updated ANSI/PGMA G300-2018 Safety and Performance of Portable … Read more

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Power Tool Institute Warns of Failure, Fire from Third-Party Batteries

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Maybe some power tool users are tired of getting the third degree about using third-party replacement batteries. But they should consider that they might be headed for third-degree burns — or worse — if they keep it up. There is simply no adequate replacement for using the original tool manufacturer batteries and chargers to keep power tools operating efficiently and safely. Efficiency and safety are critically important for professional contractors. A job that takes too long due to tool failure impacts the bottom line. A jobsite going up in flames impacts even more than that. For these and more reasons, … Read more

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