Revised ANSI/ASSP A10 standards address worker hoists, safety nets, emergency preparedness, drilled shafts and debris containment systems.
Mark Lies and Patrick Joyce from USA-based legal firm Seyfarth give an update on the current position of the country’s OSHA regulations. Demolition is integral to nearly every construction project ...
There are no government statistics isolating the number of fatalities that occur specifically in demolition. However, fatalities in the construction industry overall have remained constant for over 20 ...
Demolition work is inherent with hazards. There are ongoing examples highlighting the consequences of not using the appropriate safety equipment or following proper safety procedures at work.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) issued a January 18th Trade Release stating that it renewed an alliance with the National Demolition Association (“NDA”) which addresses the ...
Although the prevailing perception is that the demolition industry by its very nature is a dangerous business, the truth is that the industry’s continued commitment to safety education and best ...
The National Demolition Association has expanded its training program and re-named it the "Demolition Academy." The three-day safety and management training event will take place October 15-17 in ...
The recent trial about the fatal demolition-related disaster at 22nd and Market streets revealed stark details about negligence, risky demolition decisions, and the human costs of putting speed over ...
KUWAIT CITY, Nov 17: Director of the Safety Department in Hawally Municipality Al-Humaidi Al-Mutairi affirmed that awareness of the municipality’s requirements and regulations for demolition and ...