Courtany
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Courtany posted an update 6 months ago
Let’s all take care of our friends in road construction this summer. https://www.kmvt.com/2024/04/14/safety-tips-aaa-road-work-construction-season/
kmvt.com
Safety tips from AAA for the road work construction season
With work zones popping up around the Magic Valley here are some ways to stay safe and keep people safe.
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Courtany posted an update 7 months ago
Interesting and valuable take here. https://ohsonline.com/Articles/2024/04/08/How-Jobsite-Tech-Poses-Safety-Challenges-in-Construction.aspx
ohsonline.com
How Jobsite Tech Poses Safety Challenges in Construction -- Occupational Health & Safety
Here’s why what happens in the field shouldn’t stay in the field.
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Courtany posted an update 7 months ago
“There is no good reason for an employer to direct employees to work at heights without ensuring fall protection systems are effectively used. Any employer can get the job done safely by ensuring employees who are working at heights are protected. It’s not an option; it’s a requirement. Workers have a right to work safely, and employers must…
centraloregondaily.com
OSHA fines Bend construction company $100,000+ for violating safety requirements
The fines came after an inspection that found violations of a requirement to provide protective systems to safeguard workers from fall hazards that could seriously injure or kill them. OSHA says this is the third time Sky Ridge Construction violated … Continue reading
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Courtany posted an update 7 months ago
” A recent study of women in the construction industry found that gender-appropriate personal protective equipment and maternity-friendly safety equipment is lacking on jobsites.”
safetyandhealthmagazine.com
Women in construction still lack PPE that fits, survey shows | Safety+Health
It’s still an issue: A recent survey of women in the construction industry found that gender-appropriate personal protective equipment and maternity-friendly safety equipment is lacking on jobsites.
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Courtany posted an update 7 months ago
Well that’s an odd one. https://kutv.com/news/local/crews-address-high-pitched-whistling-building-at-salt-lake-construction-site-after-local-complaints-screeching-wind-noise-layton-construction
kutv.com
Crews address high-pitched whistling from building at Salt Lake construction site
High-pitched whistling that rang through downtown Salt Lake City has been silenced by crews at a high-rise building under construction.
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Courtany posted an update 8 months ago
Here’s an interesting read! https://ohsonline.com/Articles/2024/03/06/Constructing-Change-How-Women-Are-Redefining-Safety-and-Inclusivity-in-Construction.aspx
ohsonline.com
The current state of women in the construction industry reflects a mix of progress and persistent challenges affecting their safety, career advancement and daily work experiences.
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Courtany posted an update 8 months ago
Wow, this is so bad! https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/manhattan-da-says-company-gave-out-thousands-of-construction-safety-cards-and-certificates-without-providing-training/
cbsnews.com
A company is accused of churning out thousands of construction safety certificates without actually training workers.
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Gave someone a fake fall protection cert and then they die from a fall. So bad.
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Terrible
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Courtany posted an update 8 months ago
These are some important tips to help keep the aging workers on your team safe.
https://www.ehstoday.com/construction/article/21282107/safety-tips-for-aging-construction-workers
ehstoday.com
Safety Tips for Aging Construction Workers
In 2022, 45% of construction workers were 45 and older.
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Courtany posted an update 8 months ago
Here is some good info on psychological safety in construction… https://www.on-sitemag.com/features/promoting-psychological-safety-in-construction/
on-sitemag.com
Promoting psychological safety in construction - On-Site Magazine
Empowering innovation and well-being.
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Courtany posted an update 9 months ago
So awful. Feel terrible for these families and workers. https://www.cnn.com/2024/01/31/us/boise-idaho-collapse/index.html
cnn.com
Three people were killed and nine others were injured when a privately owned hangar under construction collapsed on airport property in Idaho’s capital of Boise on Wednesday evening, city officials said.
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This is really terrible. Thoughts are with the families!
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This is really terrible. Thoughts are with the families!
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