Real-Time Risk: Infection Control, Cross Contamination & Exposure

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By Marlene Linders Each year, 5,000-7,500 patients die from cross–contamination due to healthcare-related construction, and the numbers are escalating considerably. Waterborne pathogens such as legionella are on the rise. The CDC estimates that 35 percent of legionella outbreaks are caused by changes in water quality from reasons external to the building itself, like nearby construction. How would you respond to these situations? Situation #1: A 42-year-old male is having open heart surgery in a hospital in the south. Construction is ongoing during the surgery; roof repairs and renovation is a constant. There is a pipe break with considerable flooding. The … Read more

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Stay Safe, Productive with New Milwaukee Tool Lanyards

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Milwaukee released a new line of tool lanyards and lanyard accessories, designed to keep users safe without hindering productivity. Weight-rated between 10-35 pounds, the lanyards are capable of tethering to a wide variety of tools and equipment. Each offers superior safety features, including locking carabiners for secure attachment, best-in-class shock absorption to protect users from the force of a fallen object, integrated swivels for easier use and color coding so safety managers can easily identify the proper weight-rated lanyard for the job. For safety managers and users to easily identify that the proper lanyard is in use, each of the … Read more

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Safeguard Your Assets: 6 Steps to Secure Your Jobsite

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Construction brings many opportunities to many different people. Communities experiencing an intense building spree can usually look forward to more foot traffic or an influx of new businesses. Unfortunately, this progress can also attract thieves and vandals, as the busy construction site of the day turns into one of the quietest spots at night when work stops. Contractors need to protect their valuable assets. These six best practices to help secure a jobsite come from CONEXPO-CON/AGG 365. Learn more at http://www.conexpoconagg.com/subscribe/). 1— Connect with law enforcement before an incident occurs Contact the local police department well before actual construction begins. … Read more

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Common Ground Alliance Estimates Damage to Buried Utilities Increased with Excavation Activity between 2015, 2017

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Common Ground Alliance, the stakeholder-driven organization dedicated to protecting underground utility lines, people who dig near them and their communities, announced its findings and analysis of utility damage and near-miss events in the 2017 Damage Information Reporting Tool Report. The report, which analyzes all 2017 data submitted anonymously and voluntarily by facility operators, utility locating companies, one call centers, contractors, regulators and others, used a refined statistical modeling process to estimate that 439,000 excavation-related damages to underground facilities occurred in 2017, up 5.5 percent from a revised 2016 estimate. CGA, in collaboration with its statistical analysis consultant, Green Analytics, applied … Read more

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Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention’s First Strategic Planning Session Propels Initiative Forward

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In August, the Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention recently became classified as a public charity under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) and, on Sept. 25, held its first strategic planning session in Washington, D.C. Formed two years ago by the Construction Financial Management Association, the mission of the alliance is to provide and disseminate information and resources for suicide prevention and mental health promotion in construction. During strategic planning, nearly 30 representatives from 17 alliance member organizations and the board of trustees created a framework for the future by forming governance, fundraising, education and marketing task forces. The board … Read more

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