Navigating Construction Site Safety in the Era of Extreme Weather The evolving climate landscape presents new challenges for construction sites, making it crucial to reevaluate existing safety ...

The company, Valor Security, previously one of the largest companies in New York City for job safety training, came under scrutiny in 2022 after worker Ivan Frias fell to his death from a 15-story ...

The training is a new way construction companies are keeping safe, even as projects in the city boom. "There's a massive amount in Boston. It's more than I've seen in my career," McCarthy said.

Construction sites can be dangerous places with numerous potential hazards. It is easy for anyone to get into an accident ...

Caterpillar Inc. has launched Cat Safety VR, a new virtual reality (VR) safety training module customized for paving applications. Road construction jobsites are full of hazards and distractions ...

Familiarity with the standards of safety management on construction sites can help attorneys to: uncover negligence, conduct effective discovery, support/challenge expert testimony, and narow the ...

A version of this article appears in print on Feb. 29, 2024, Section A, Page 20 of the New York edition with the headline: Construction Safety Firm Charged With Faking Training of Worker Who Died.

"In high-risk workplaces, such as construction sites, inattention to workplace hazards is a common factor in serious injuries and fatalities. Evidence strongly suggests adults learn best in the ...

These measures include increased penalties for construction-related violations and new construction-safety training requirements under Local Law 196 of 2017, which now currently requires ...

In sum, the new site safety training requirements under New York City's Local Law 196 are certain to impact construction contractors, owners, workers and the legal bar.

Take Action The increasing prevalence of extreme weather events makes enhancing construction site safety a pressing concern. Companies need innovative solutions to meet today’s challenges.

The University of Dayton Greg and Annie Stevens Intelligent Infrastructure Engineering Lab was instrumental in securing an $850,000 National Science Foundation grant to create worksite-specific safety ...