Construction & Utilities

Melbourne, Australia — Cases of silicosis among workers in Australia’s stone countertop industry spiked over a recent eight-year period, according to researchers from Monash University.

Gainesville, FL — Heatstroke can lead to long-term organ damage and obesity, results of a recent study suggest.

Silver Spring, MD — CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training has compiled a list of providers of appropriate-fitting personal protective equipment for female, nonbinary and transgender workers.

Boston — Spurred by three fatal incidents involving four roadway workers over the past year or so, the Massachusetts Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program has issued a statewide safety alert.

Watertown, SD — Communications tower industry stakeholders concerned about possible fraudulent worker training certifications can use technology as a screening tool, according to a new video from NATE: The Communications Infrastructure Contractors Association.

Geneva — The International Labour Organization has released a follow-up training manual to its 2022 publication, “Violence and Harassment at Work: A Practical Guide for Employers.”

Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency says formaldehyde poses “unreasonable risk” in some work situations and requires the agency to “initiate risk management actions,” although a trade association that represents chemical manufacturers disagrees.

Silver Spring, MD — Fatalities among Hispanic construction workers more than doubled over a recent 12-year period, according to a report from CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training.

Hamilton, Ontario — Helping employers “start their journey toward a mental health program” is the aim of a new toolkit from the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety.

Cleveland — Serious injuries and fatalities involving ladders decreased 21 percentage points over a recent five-year period, according to the results of a recent survey.