Texas shuns immigrants the moment they're needed most

As the flood waters left behind by Hurricane Harvey begin to recede around our great city, the questions of how to rebuild and who will do the work are top of mind. Following the passage of a ban on "sanctuary cities" in Texas, we were already faced with a quickly depleting workforce. Many construction workers, both documented and undocumented, have begun fleeing our state because they're concerned local police will start rounding up immigrants.With a massive rebuilding effort set to get...

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Weekly Toolbox Talk: Silica Dust Awareness

Crystalline silica is a common mineral in the earth's crust, and is found in many types of rock including sand, quartz, and granite. Silica is present in both work and non-work environments, and exposure to crystalline silica dust has long been known to cause a disease called silicosis. When you inhale crystalline silica the lung tissue reacts by developing fibrous tissue around trapped silica particles. This condition of the lung is called silicosis.Due to the extensive use of concrete and...

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Science and innovation: working with EU partners

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Royal Academy of Engineering calls for culture change to improve inclusion for all engineers

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Academy Research Forum showcases latest engineering research

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50 leaders in engineering elected to Academy Fellowship

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Academy welcomes the funding bodies’ initial decisions on REF 2021

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