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Mar 2024
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Safety and Health Requirements Manual, otherwise known as the EM 385-1-1, is being revised. The current release date is 15 March 2024 with a new name, “Safety and Occupational Health Requirements”.
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Jun 2021
Every construction contract awarded by the federal government requires the creation and use of an Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) for each and every step or Definable Feature of Work (DFOW) of the project. The creation of each AHA requires a substantial amount of both experience and research to correctly complete. For those in the industry, it’s honestly a daunting task for even the most seasoned safety professionals.
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Mar 2021
The construction industry is a powerhouse, adding more than $900 billion to the US economy in the first quarter of 2020, then disaster struck. COVID-19 caused a massive slowdown claiming almost a million jobs and over $60 billion of revenue. Obviously, companies exposed to COVID-19 affected segments were hit harder, but that wasn’t the only determination of weathering the storm. Companies that could react to the changing realities on the ground through capitalizing on advancements in technology to meet the needs of a diminished workforce and lower overhead costs seem to fair much better. While this wasn’t the only factor, there are significant trends occurring in the industry and much room for optimism.
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Jan 2021
Gadzoom, Inc. is truly one of the most innovative technology companies in the construction industry, and to prove that, Gadzoom has expanded its translation capabilities from just Spanish translation into 43 different languages for all Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs) created on the platform. Gadzoom’s AHA creation program and library provide the fastest way for contractors to create and manage their Activity Hazard Analysis creation and management within their safety programs.
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Jan 2021
As construction managers enter the new year, it’s more important than ever that they understand the changing landscape of our industry in order to keep their construction business moving forward.