News – OSHA News Releases
- Bentonia contractor could have prevented deadly Flora explosion, death of 25-year-old welder, US Department of Labor investigation finds
- Everyday Danger: Dollar Tree again found blocking emergency exits as federal inspection in Alabama as history of unsafe operations continues
- US Department of Labor, Missouri Association of Manufacturers renew alliance to target workplace hazards, keep workers safe
- US Department of Labor cites US Postal Service for failing to provide running water, usable bathroom at Chesapeake facility for more than a month
- As winter surges, OSHA reminds employers of carbon monoxide risks when using portable generators, other equipment indoors
News – OSHA Quick Takes
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News – ENR Midwest Construction
News – ENR National
- Industry Mostly Hails Biden Speech's Pro-Infrastructure Stance
- Construction Economics for February 13, 2023
- Massive Earthquakes in Turkey Leave Thousands Dead, Many Buildings Destroyed
- In Earthquakes' Aftermath in Turkey and Syria, Evaluating Buildings and a Search for Survivors
- Philadelphia Gets $340M in EPA Loans for Water Infrastructure Projects
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News – NIOSH
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Chicago Construction News
- New studio construction to make Chicago ‘Hollywood of the Midwest’
- $40 million grant opportunity released for ‘megasites’
- Award-winning BIM/Contech company opens office in Chicago
- Construction begins at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Campus
- Chicago seeking development proposals for projects near transit
- Construction tops out at multifamily rental and retail tower in River North
- $13 million announced for Illinois Works pre-apprenticeship program expansion
- Construction starts on $13.6 million public safety center at Emerson Park Transit Center
- Springfield’s Old State Capital historic site getting a makeover
- Improvements coming to Alpine Road transportation corridor in Rockford
Traffic / Work Zone Links
The National Work Zone Safety Information Clearinghouse — Library of Resources to Improve Roadway Work Zone Safety for All Roadway Users
Library of Resources to Improve Roadway Work Zone Safety for All Roadway Users
Emergency, Responders, Safety, National Unified Goal for Traffic Incident Management, NUG
The Emergency Responder Safety Institute provides training and information for first responders including information about the National Unified Goal for Traffic Incident Management (NUG) proposal
Responder Safety, Training, Learning Network
Responder safety training and learning network focuses on training fire, police, EMS, DOT, towing and recovery responders using video and interactive modules online.
Safety Resources
American Society of Safety Professionals
The official site of the American Society of Safety Professionals. Engage with people who are passionate about safety and access great resources that will help you perform at the highest levels.
eLCOSH : Electronic Library of Construction Occupational Safety and Health
In response to questions from the construction industry, CPWR and NABTU have developed standards for preventing exposure to COVID-19 on job sites and…
Urvi Ramsoondar leads a talk on preventing heat stress at the SOPA Square jobsite in Kelowna, Mike McKenna seen (yellow hard hat) looking on.
Homepage | Arbill Safer Everyday
Arbill Safer Everyday. Together we will reduce injuries in your workplace. Embracing a culture of safety will give you an edge over your competition and improve your bottom line through products and services.
Occupational Health & Safety
Occupational Health & Safety is the industry-leading news magazine, eNewsletter, and website for occupational health and safety professionals focusing on problem-solving solutions, latest news, webinars, and products for the industry.
Construction Safety Talk Series: Caught-In or Between Hazards – SSOE Group
According to OSHA, Caught-In or -Between Hazards are defined as: Injuries resulting from a person being squeezed, caught, crushed, pinched, or compressed between two or more objects, or between parts of an object. By identifying caught-in or -between hazards, and understanding how they happen, we ca…
Career Links
The NSPE job board provides salary information and resume services
The NSPE job board provides a wide range of employment resources such as salary information, mentoring programs, and resume services.
Training Resources
AASHTO – National Traffic Incident Management Coalition – Home
Launched in 2004, the National Traffic Incident Management Coalition (NTIMC) is a multi-disciplinary partnership forum spanning the public safety and transportation communities to coordinate experiences, knowledge, practices, and ideas. NTIMC is committed to safer and more efficient management of al…
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Flight Service
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AWC – Aviation Weather Center
Aviation Weather Center Homepage provides comprehensive user-friendly aviation weather Text products and graphics.
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Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge
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