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US State proposes heat safety rule to protect construction workers from extreme heat
An extremely dry state in the US is implementing its own workplace heat protection rules
Snow problem: how contractors can prepare for winter in Northern Hemisphere
A look at how the coldest of regions can prepare for the coming season
US utility contractor association names new safety programmes director
A US utility contractor association has named a new safety programme leader
鈥榃orld first鈥� smart hard hat can detect impacts and falls
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A new smart safety helmet that its manufacturers claim is a 鈥榳orld first鈥� can detect falls and impacts and automatically call for help
OSHA reveals top 10 violations
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For the 14th consecutive year, fall protection remains the leading safety concern
Balfour Beatty unveils hybrid hydrogen fitout system for heavy vehicles
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Balfour Beatty revealed a hybrid hydrogen fitout system for construction machinery
Four tips to protect your construction crew from heat illness
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A look at how the construction companies around the world are keeping workers safe in sweltering heat
What Women Want: Why Skanska is designing its own women鈥檚 workwear
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A shortage of PPE for women is encouraging some construction contractors to start designing their own.
The right fit: Why PPE needs to be more inclusive
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Society of Women Engineers survey reports only 4% of respondents able to acquire perfectly fitting PPE
National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls is this week
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In 2022, nearly 1 in 5 workplace deaths happened in construction, with 38% of those due to falls
Hard hats vs. safety helmets: Which is best?
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PPE specialist Chris Tidy weighs up the pros and cons of hard hats relative to construction safety helmets.
OSHA switches from traditional hard hats to safety helmets
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The US Department of Labor鈥檚 Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is replacing the traditional hard hats used by its employees with safety helmets.
What on earth is internal PPE?
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With 2023 on track to be the hottest year on record, construction firms are looking to new technologies to protect workers from the heat, leading some to coin the phrase 鈥榠nternal PPE鈥�.
Silicosis: 鈥榯he biggest risk to construction workers after asbestos鈥�
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What is silicosis and why is it a threat to construction workers?
OSHA proposes rule to clarify PPE standard
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OSHA looking to revise the personal protective equipment standard in construction 
Do younger construction workers understand the risks of asbestos?
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It鈥檚 now around two decades since several major economies banned the use of asbestos, as the world gradually woke up to the severe effects it can have on workers鈥� health.
Delta Plus and Mips partner on safety helmets
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Agreement will see launch of hard hat range for construction workers
Wearing the future: the latest advances in wearable tech
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Worker safety is imperative for every company, but could wearable technology mitigate risks on-site?
Comment: the importance of construction site safety
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The topic of safety should always remain a key topic for construction sites, writes Richard Vann of RVA Group
How can jobsite health and safety be improved?
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Managing jobsite health and safety risks is vital for the future of the construction industry 
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