Weekly Toolbox Talk: Utility Knife Safety

There’s one hand tool that demands your respect over many others in the workplace, a tool that can cut you to the bone in an instant . . . the utility knife.Many workers use utility knives to cut drywall, ceiling tile, strapping, puncture shrink wrap and open packaging. But one wrong move and these blades can do serious harm.In fact, nearly 40 percent of all injuries attributed to manual workshop tools in the US involve utility knives. Many accidents involving utility knives occur for the...

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Closing the Engineering Gender Pay Gap

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Top engineering innovators announced for Africa Prize finals

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Weekly Toolbox Talk: Take Care of Your Feet

Most people don’t think much about their feet, until a foot begins to hurt. Damage to even one bone, ligament, or muscle in the foot can be very painful and make it difficult or impossible for you to keep on your feet and do your job. Unfortunately, statistics tell us that work-related foot injuries are common.Foot injuries can result from: Broken bones caused by heavy falling or rolling objects, like sheetrock dollies Bruises and stubbed toes caused by bumps Puncture wounds from sharp...

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Royal Academy of Engineering appoints new Head of Engineering Policy

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Ceiling Tile Installation Time-Lapse Video

MAREK recently did some ceiling panel work at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The following time-lapse video was posted on USG Corporation's Facebook page.USG Corp. writes:Our ceilings team was recently recognized by CISCA for their work on the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, where they customized 1 MILLION square feet of ceiling panels for the world's busiest airport. USG Ceilings Plus, HKS Architects, MAREK and FitzGerald...

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Polling shows UK public are proud of engineering innovation achievements

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The Future of Immigration and Workforce in Greater Houston and Montgomery County

The following article was authored by Charles Frantes and originally published on TexasGOPVote.Business leaders attended a program to learn about and discuss the future of workforce and immigration in greater Houston and Montgomery County in The Woodlands recently. Data presented by experts revealed the critical and complementary role that immigrants play in the local workforce, and business executives in attendance echoed the case made by a Rational Middle of Immigration video for...

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Weekly Toolbox Talk: Distractions

Accidents occur for many reasons. In most jobsites people tend to look for "things" or “people” to blame when an accident happens, because it's easier than looking for "root causes." While some factors in the workplace can play a role in causing distractions, the fact remains that more hazards result from unsafe acts than from unsafe conditions. In truth, much of the safety of employees lies in their hands. So think straight, follow safe procedures and you don’t have to worry about hurting...

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Senator Cruz Meets with Construction Executives to Promote Bill for Privately Funded Education and Training Scholarships

Senator Ted Cruz visited Spawglass’ Village of Southhampton jobsite in Houston this week to tour the site, hear from construction executives, and promote his new bill, the Education Freedom Scholarships and Opportunity Act during an event hosted by Associated Builders and Contractors of Houston.  In an effort to help people attain the skills they need to contribute to an American economy being negatively impacted by skilled workforce shortages, Cruz’ bill would...

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Construction Career Collaborative First Annual Career Fair a Success

The following article was authored by Elizabeth McPherson and originally published on Construction Citizen.Last month, the Construction Career Collaborative (C3) held their first annual Career Fair for high school students representing construction companies and organizations from the Houston area.  The event offered companies an affordable way to showcase their career opportunities to groups of students who may not have ever thought much about those jobs before talking with the company...

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Robot skin and “x-ray vision” software for surgeons among British innovations showcased to investors

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Weekly Toolbox Talk: Struck By Falling/Flying Objects

You are at risk from falling objects when you are beneath equipment, scaffolds, etc., or where overhead work is being performed. There is a danger from flying objects when power tools, or activities like pushing, pulling, or prying, may cause objects to become airborne. Injuries can range from minor abrasions to concussions, blindness, or death.How to Avoid Hazards?  Wear hardhats.  Stack materials to prevent sliding, falling, or collapse.  Use protective measures such as toe...

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Metrics and the C3 Business Case

The following article was authored by Chuck Gremillion, Executive Director of Construction Career Collaborative.Back in January, the Construction Career Collaborative (C3) hosted a meeting with members of its board of directors and other interested parties to establish new strategic goals.  One of the primary themes that emerged was the importance of identifying and collecting metric data that validates the business case of C3.Since that meeting, C3 has formed a metrics committee that...

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Royal Mail celebrates British engineering with set of special stamps

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Weekly Toolbox Talk: Fall Prevention/Fall Protection

O.S.H.A. identifies falls as one of the four leading causes of fatalities in the construction industry. This is why employees must be trained to recognize fall exposures and have the authority to take corrective actions.We have all heard the expression - ‘it’s not the fall that’s hurts but the sudden stop at the end’. Think of a fall as “...a sudden, unanticipated descent in space driven by gravity”. Although this may not sound severe, the consequences are often disabling - or deadly. It takes...

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