Understanding Mold: Its Effects on Health and Strategies for Removal

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Mold is a common household problem that can have significant consequences for our health and well-being. In this comprehensive article, we will explore what mold is, how it grows in buildings and homes, the health effects of mold exposure, symptoms of mold allergies, how mold relates to asthma, and strategies for removing or eliminating mold … Read more

Limiting Worker Exposure to Asbestos in Vermiculite from Libby’s Mine

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Vermiculite is a fascinating mineral that expands when heated rapidly. This expanded form is used in various applications such as construction and consumer materials, agricultural and horticultural products, and industrial products. It’s been a commercial commodity for over 50 years and is utilized across the globe. Unfortunately, vermiculite ore from the Libby mine in Montana, … Read more

What is OSHA 30 Training for Construction?

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OSHA 30 training for Construction is part of OSHA’s comprehensive outreach program designed to provide a variety of training to construction workers with some safety responsibility. The training should emphasize hazard identification, avoidance, control, and prevention, not just OSHA standards. The minimum instructional time for OSHA 30 training is 30 hours, and it covers a … Read more

What is OSHA 10 Training for Construction?

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For a demo of the Online Training System or to preview any of the available topics click here The OSHA Outreach Training Program is designed to provide basic safety and health education and information, and it doesn’t fulfill an employer’s requirement to provide training under specific OSHA standards. The OSHA Outreach Training Program for the … Read more

What is Rhabdo? (Rhabdomyolysis)

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Today we’re going to talk about rhabdomyolysis or “rhabdo” for short. Rhabdo is a medical condition that occurs when damaged muscle cells release proteins and electrolytes into the blood, causing potential harm to the body’s organs. In this article, we will explore what rhabdo is, the symptoms to look out for, who is at risk, … Read more

What is OSHA 30 Training?

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OSHA 30 Training is a 30-hour course that covers a wide range of safety topics and is designed for those in supervisory positions, including safety directors, forepersons, and field supervisors. The course is broken down into industry-specific programs, with one for construction workers and a general industry program for those in manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, healthcare, … Read more

What is OSHA 10 Training?

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For a demo of the Online Training System or to preview any of the available topics click here OSHA 10 Training is a basic safety and health training program that provides entry-level workers in construction and general industry with fundamental knowledge about workplace hazards, workers’ rights, and employer responsibilities. The training is part of the … Read more

Safety In Building Construction (1916) – The First American Safety Manual

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This 1916 safety manual by Traveler’s Insurance may be the first general safety manual for the U.S. construction industry. The manual is comprehensive, organized, and created with great care, aimed to help clients create a professionalized safety program. I recently stumbled upon a safety manual published in 1916 by Traveler’s Insurance called “Safety In Building … Read more

The Dangerous Construction of Manhattan’s Skyscrapers

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Roughnecks in the Clouds: The Dangerous Construction of Manhattan’s Skyscrapers Well, howdy, folks! I’m here with a tale of grit, determination, and some good ol’ fashioned danger. I came across a YouTube video from the Smithsonian Institute that had me on the edge of my seat. It’s called “These Men Risked Their Lives to Build … Read more

2023 Turkey-Syria Earthquake Highlights Need for Seismic Building Codes

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The Horrific Consequences of the 2023 Turkey-Syria Earthquake On the 12th of February 2023, a massive earthquake struck the border region between Turkey and Syria, leaving behind a trail of destruction and loss of life. The heartbreaking death toll from this devastating disaster has reached an alarming 33,000, with 29,695 fatalities in Turkey and over … Read more