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A Reflection on 2024, and How EHS Will Evolve in 2025 0

By Michael Zalle, Yellowbird The landscape of Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) is undergoing rapid transformation, driven by a combination of technological advancements, shifting regulations, and evolving societal expectations. In 2024, businesses and organizations faced an increasingly complex set of challenges and opportunities in their efforts to protect their employees, communities, and the environment. From

Can A.I. Prevent Construction Accidents and Fatalities?0

By Bob Tuman, safety consultant I was right in the middle of helping a painting contractor client figure out why his workers’ compensation premium had jumped $50,000 when a New York Times article caught my attention. As I read “A.I. Can’t Build A High Rise, But It Can Speed Up the Job” (https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/15/business/artificial-intelligence-in-construction-real-estate.html?searchResultPosition=1) and saw

Contractor Community – August 2024 0

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Bridge Safety: Past Current and Future 0
- CONSTRUCTION, Safety
- June 25, 2024
By Jason Hogan, Diversified Safety Services On March 26, the nation was stunned when the Key Bridge in Baltimore vanished within minutes, leading to worldwide transportation chaos for months. While the details of the incident are still under investigation, let’s discuss the safety principles in place and our response to this tragedy. In any large-scale
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Day Zero Training: A Safety Program to Mitigate Risk among New Hires 0
- Best Practices, Safety, WORKFORCE, Workforce & Professional Development
- June 25, 2024
By Manny Rodriguez, Kent Companies On the first day a new hire sets foot on a construction site, they enter a high-risk group. Over 60% of job site injuries are sustained by those with less than one year of tenure (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics). The frequency of injuries and incidents among new hires is
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Digital Safety in Construction: A Priority for Modern Contractors 0
- Best Practices, Improving Productivity, Outlook & Trends, Risk Management, Safety, TECHNOLOGY
- June 25, 2024
By Patrick Hogan, handle.com Safety in construction extends beyond physical hazards. With the increasing reliance on digital tools and technology, safeguarding a company’s data is critical. As cyber threats and poor digital security can lead to data breaches and operational disruptions, protecting digital assets has become as essential as ensuring physical safety on the
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