Whenever work crews adapt a new technology or method, there needs to be a careful discussion about how it might affect construction safety. New innovations like augmented realty are reinventing the way that business is done in America, and the construction industry is no exception. According to the MIT Technology Review, several companies, such as Gilbane Building Company in Rhode Island, AECOM and the China State Construction Engineering Corporation, are already making plans

Workers’ compensation programs offer some benefits that may not be available if you file a personal injury lawsuit. For example, if you file a workers’ comp claim, you can get money faster and avoid settlement negotiations and a trial altogether. However, if you already accepted workers’ comp, you cannot then choose to file a personal injury lawsuit against your employer. Workers’ compensation claims very rarely bring in as much money as a personal injury lawsuit. That’s why

In November of last year, Congress passed the Bipartisan Budget Act, which requires OSHA and other federal agencies to make much needed changes to their civil penalties in order to promote work safety. The penalty changes were based on inflation over recent years. In August 2016, those penalty increases will start to take effect. The penalties are now set to be adjusted each year to match inflation, meaning they are likely to continue rising. Civil penalties associated with O

When you drive by construction sites, warehouses or work terminals, you may be aware that employees are utilizing conveyor belts. Conveyor belts are used to transport bulk materials to places, through moving pieces of equipment. Because the belts can carry heavy materials or large items, it is important that all workers are properly trained on how to use these machines. Additionally, it is important that employers protect workers by having safety mechanisms in place. Accordin