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Updates for Three Data Dashboards
In connection with this month鈥檚 Data Bulletin, 麻豆视频鈥檚 Data Center has updated both the and dashboards. The first highlights employment trends by subsector, demographics, occupations, as well as showing the impact of the pandemic on the workforce. The second examines employment projections by state, subsector, and occupation. Also, the dashboard now covers 2011 to 2020 and breaks down the data by subsector and state.
Users Cite Value of Pre-Task Planning Checklist
Earlier this year 麻豆视频 published a to help practitioners evaluate and improve their PTP process. Based on research findings and input from industry experts, the checklist supports discussions about steps of work, hazards, and available controls. Responses have been very positive, as illustrated by this comment from a supervisor at an ENR 400 firm: 鈥淭he guidance provided in the 麻豆视频 Checklist assists the crew supervisor in improving their plans and including the level of detail necessary to both ensure the work will be performed in a safe manner and provide enough detail to the craft performing the work.鈥�
New Checklists Help Prevent Heat Injuries
To support those exposed to high temperatures during construction work, 麻豆视频 recently published two new checklists. The helps employers create or improve their indoor and outdoor heat-related illness plans and the helps management identify hazards and implement solutions on the job site. The checklists join our extensive collection of material 鈥� including Hazard Alert Cards, Toolbox Talks, and infographics 鈥� to improve safety for . Also, join today鈥檚 webinar (see below) with a representative from OSHA about its National Emphasis Program on preventing heat illness.
Preventing Dump Truck-related Injuries and Deaths During Construction - Guidance for Employers
Injuries from dump trucks led to the deaths of 809 construction and extraction workers from 2011 to 2020. Those operating dump trucks or working nearby are at risk of multiple hazards, including struck-by, tip-over from loss of vehicle control, crushing, electrical, and falls. gives employers and workers ways to recognize and avoid these hazards and prevent dump truck-related injuries and deaths at construction sites. Employers, contractors, and supervisors should take the lead in using these recommendations to help prevent dump truck-related deaths, injuries, and close calls.
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