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A Look at the Current Status of the Construction Market in the State of Washington

January 14, 2014

Like the U.S. economy overall, the construction market in the state of Washington is trying to survive a slump in the local economy. With the construction industry’s measured expansion throughout the United States, the projected growth nationally is expected to rise steadily in coming years. The U.S. Census Bureau of the Department of Commerce says […]

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Common causes of injuries working at height

January 10, 2014

Almost all of the injuries caused by working at height are the result of falls.  The fact that the number of work related falls from height still run into many thousands each year in this supposedly health and safety obsessed country appears to point to a certain blind spot in health and safety management within […]

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Why Employers must Ensure Head Protection is Correct

September 26, 2013

Health and safety regulations are becoming more and more engrained into the working life of any employee nowadays, no matter what environment they work in. However, one thing remains constant – the need to ensure that construction workers are protected with adequate equipment. Head protection is a crucial part of a construction workers outfit and, […]

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Common causes of asbestos related disease at work

July 26, 2013

The causes of asbestos related disease at work have reduced markedly since it was made illegal to mine, manufacture or use the material at the end of the last century. This legal ban came into force for both crocidolite (blue) asbestos and brown asbestos in 1985 and for chrysotile (white) asbestos in 1999. Prior to […]

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Injured On A Construction Site?

May 15, 2013

Construction sites are hotbeds for workplace accidents. Construction is both a physically exhausting and dangerous job at times. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in the year 2010 alone there were nearly 800 deaths as a result of construction site accidents. The deaths from these types of incidents actually make up approximately 20% of […]

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Construction Accidents and OSHA Violations: Are They Related?

January 29, 2013

For people who work in dangerous occupations (with construction work nearing the top of the list), one of the most beneficial resources is the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. It is one of the few groups in existence that is concerned about the safety of workers across the country and takes every precaution necessary to […]

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The Importance of Wearing Safety Goggles on the Job Site

January 28, 2013

You can’t underestimate how important it is to wear safety goggles on the job site. While they may be uncomfortable to wear and while you might get hot wearing them, they provide valuable eye protection when working on different tasks. The eyes are some of the most sensitive areas of the face, so it pays […]

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Demolition Dangers: Protecting Yourself With Proper Safety Equipment

January 28, 2013

Having the correct safety equipment is so vital on the jobsite that words can’t even express it. Without the right safety equipment, you could end up injured – or worse yet – dead. Demolition is a very risky business, so you should do everything in your power exercise safety. Here are some examples of the […]

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Tips for Maintaining Safety in the Workplace

January 28, 2013

Safety in the workplace is paramount if you are working with dangerous tools, equipment or machinery. Safety in the workplace is also important even if you don’t have a highly dangerous job. It is important for a company to make sure that workers stay safe, because injured workers equal lost time and money for the business. […]

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Marcellus Shale: Are You At Risk?

January 27, 2013

Marcellus Shale is the result of a specific kind of geological activity. It is formed over millions of years by sediment accumulating, from being buried under the seabed, and from being compressed. Marcellus Shale is also known as marine sedimentary rock. The shale is extremely rich in fossil fuels, which is why companies are leasing […]

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