#construction-safety

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San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

CA is one step closer to adding high-speed cameras around freeway construction zones

High-speed cameras in construction zones aim to enhance worker safety and reduce vehicle intrusions.
New legislation proposes mobile speed cameras to address speeding in highway work zones.
#earthquake
Renovation
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Why Was This the Only High-Rise in Bangkok to Topple After the Quake?

The earthquake in Myanmar caused a building collapse in Bangkok, raising concerns about construction quality and safety.
Renovation
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Why Was This the Only High-Rise in Bangkok to Topple After the Quake?

The earthquake in Myanmar caused a building collapse in Bangkok, raising concerns about construction quality and safety.
more#earthquake
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
3 weeks ago

PREMIUMReview and Comment: Built on safety: The lifesaving legacy of New York's scaffold law

The scaffold law aimed to protect construction workers from height-related accidents by holding owners and contractors absolutely liable for safety measures.
#parking-garage-collapse
NYC politics
fromUSA TODAY
1 month ago

Deadly collapse of NYC parking garage in 2023 caused by unsanctioned repairs, city says

Unauthorized demolition of a load-bearing pier caused a parking garage to collapse, leading to one death and multiple injuries.
fromAol
1 month ago
NYC politics

Deadly collapse of NYC parking garage in 2023 caused by unsanctioned repairs, city says

NYC politics
fromUSA TODAY
1 month ago

Deadly collapse of NYC parking garage in 2023 caused by unsanctioned repairs, city says

Unauthorized demolition of a load-bearing pier caused a parking garage to collapse, leading to one death and multiple injuries.
fromAol
1 month ago
NYC politics

Deadly collapse of NYC parking garage in 2023 caused by unsanctioned repairs, city says

more#parking-garage-collapse
#occupational-health
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NYC politics
fromsilive
1 month ago

How safe are NYC construction sites? New report reveals drop in worker injuries

Worker injuries at NYC construction sites have reached a nine-year low, reflecting the success of safety initiatives.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

Mayor Adams visits the Dominican Republic after deadly nightclub roof collapse

Mayor Eric Adams visited the Dominican Republic, mourning victims of a nightclub collapse and discussing the need for better construction safety.
The nightclub tragedy highlights the necessity for improved regulations and compliance in construction oversight.
fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

MDSO's early probe of death at Palmetto Bay bridge construction site: 'Industrial accident'

Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office homicide investigators are investigating the death of a man found under the construction site of the 87th Avenue Bridge in Palmetto Bay.
Miami food
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

First migrant worker dies building a World Cup stadium in Saudi Arabia

A migrant worker died during construction at a World Cup stadium, highlighting safety concerns for laborers in Qatar's construction projects.
#infrastructure
World news
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

South Korea: 3 dead in bridge collapse DW 02/25/2025

Construction site tragedy: three workers dead, six injured after highway collapse in South Korea.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

South Korea: 3 dead in bridge collapse DW 02/25/2025

Construction site tragedy: three workers dead, six injured after highway collapse in South Korea.
more#infrastructure
Soccer (FIFA)
fromESPN.com
2 months ago

Labor union says FIFA blocked Azteca inspection

FIFA denied access for labor inspections at Azteca Stadium, raising concerns over worker rights and safety ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
fromeuronews
2 months ago

Video. Bridge collapse in Belgium kills one, injures two

A bridge under demolition in La Louvière collapsed, resulting in one fatality and two injuries as a portion fell onto a barge below during the operation.
France news
World news
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

South Korea: 4 dead in bridge collapse DW 02/25/2025

Four construction workers died and six were injured in a highway collapse in South Korea, highlighting ongoing safety issues in the construction industry.
UK news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Hopes Fade for Workers Trapped for Days in Tunnel in India

Eight workers trapped in a collapsed tunnel have slim chances of survival as rescue efforts continue in Telangana.
Brooklyn
fromCbsnews
3 months ago

2 hurt after truck with crane extended tips over in Brooklyn

Two people sustained serious injuries when a crane from a work truck tipped over in Brooklyn while lifting materials to a building roof.
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago

Toronto councillor calls for Metrolinx safety review after woman critically injured by dump truck | CBC News

"You've got to come clean to the community," she said.
Toronto
fromBusiness Matters
4 months ago

Things to consider when buying construction site workwear

Choosing the right construction workwear is essential for safety and comfort on site, with crucial aspects like compliance, durability, and visibility playing key roles.
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous
fromwww.dw.com
7 months ago

Kenya: Multistory building collapses in Nairobi DW 10/20/2024

A partially collapsed building in Nairobi leaves families trapped, with rescue efforts ongoing amidst concerns over prior condemnations and unsafe construction practices.
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