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Hard hats vs. safety helmets: Which is best?
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PPE specialist Chris Tidy weighs up the pros and cons of hard hats relative to construction safety helmets.
Explainer: What is the Davis-Bacon Act and how is it changing?
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Legal experts explain what the Davis-Bacon Act is and how recent updates to regulations could result in higher wages for employees as well as some other, more negative consequences.
US construction groups sound warning over changes to regulations applying to workers’ wages
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The US Department of Labor (DOL) has announced a final rule to update labour regulations that apply to federal and federally assisted construction projects, arguing that it would result in better wages for workers.
US Department of Labor issues heat hazard alert, steps up inspections in construction
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The US Department of Labour’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued a heat hazard alert to remind employers of their obligation to protect workers against heat illness or injury.
AEM and OSHA form ‘safety alliance’
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Association of Equipment Manufacturers spent five years setting up relationship
‘Safe and Sound’ in the US
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Week-long nationwide OSHA event starts on 15 August
Global Covid mandates: How will construction workers be affected?
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Different countries around the world have different rules related to Covid and construction