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August 26, 2019

#PolyCon19: An Inside Look of This Year’s Professional Development Courses

This upcoming October, CPI will once again offer its Polyurethanes Professional Development Program (PDP) for safety leadership in conjunction with the Polyurethanes Technical Conference.
August 26, 2019

Welding course for women sparks interest in male-dominated trade

Fewer than 1 in 20 welders are women and it's time to change that. A brand new safety training welding curriculum at Algonquin College in Ottowa is intending to draw more women into what has been a traditionally male-dominated profession.
August 20, 2019

Where Does Worker Safety Begin and End?

Contextual AI enhances construction safety policies in today’s tech-centric business environment on major capital projects. What kind of safety leader are you? Distractions that are related to employees engaged in mobile devices while driving can lead to severe injury not just to the driver but innocent bystanders can potentially lose their lives.
August 20, 2019

Cover-ups, lies ‘a systemic cancer’ in world of oilpatch health and safety breaches: whistleblowers

The advice may not have been specific, but oilpatch contractor Matthew Linnitt states he knew what he was "supposed" to do: lie on official records about an event that could have killed him, or someone would be fired.
August 13, 2019

South Africa’s Construction Industry Could Become Safer. Here’s How

Working in the construction industry on major capital projects is a tough, sometimes hazardous job. Globally, the construction industry accounts for 7% of hiring. However, it's responsible for between 30% and 40% of all work-related deaths. The value is at its most eminent in developing countries.
August 13, 2019

Safety depends on every person, in every moment

Safety leadership and safety training must be the top priority for every company. The ultimate aim is to avoid serious injuries and fatalities. However, even a minor injury to one person can hurt the morale of the entire organization. Safety is about so much more avoiding big OSHA fine.
July 22, 2019

6 IIoT Trends for Manufacturing Safety

Safety managers must make cybersecurity a priority when integrating technology into their processes for a zero-harm safety culture. The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is reforming how manufacturing companies operate. The goal is increased productivity with lower rates of error and incidents that warp overall quality.
March 13, 2019

Back to Basics: Why Workplace Violence Programs Matter

Al Shenouda, the former federal protective manager, talks about the importance of safety leadership and safety training employees to be prepared for active shooting incidents.
November 2, 2018

Top Florida Specialty Contractor Hypower Wins the Most Excellence in Construction Awards for Second Consecutive Year

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. , Nov. 2, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Hypower , a leading electrical and utility contracting company took home a record-breaking number of recognitions at the 2018 Excellence in Construction Awards by the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), Florida East Coast Chapter that took place on October 19 at the Boca Raton Resort & Club.