Top Safety This Month
The most engaging safety content from this month, curated by Construction News.
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I need help finding the right knife.
A Reddit user seeks advice on selecting a practical knife with replaceable blades, emphasizing the need for a durable clip for belt carrying.
Reddit - Construction · 28 days ago -
2
The Power Shortage and the Skills Gap: Make the Case for Joining
Large critical infrastructure projects involve lots of moving parts, and mistakes do occasionally happen.
ENR - Engineering News-Record · 14 days ago -
3
Do other trades really dislike Insulators?
The article discusses perceptions of insulation work within the construction industry, highlighting a sense of disdain from other trades towards insulators and the challenges faced by insulation pr...
Reddit - Construction · 28 days ago -
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So i hear you like your confined spaces in your confined spaces, with a dash of exhaust.
The article discusses a humorous take on confined spaces in construction, highlighting the absurdity of certain safety practices and equipment usage.
Reddit - Construction · 28 days ago -
5
Work “shoes”
A Reddit user seeks recommendations for lightweight, flexible shoes suitable for construction work in a hot climate, avoiding traditional boots due to discomfort.
Reddit - Construction · 27 days ago -
6
Apprenticeship
The Reddit discussion emphasizes the importance of apprentices working their designated hours without succumbing to pressure from peers to overwork, promoting a healthier work-life balance.
Reddit - Construction · 27 days ago -
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Traffic control devices
What happens after a road construction project to the traffic control devices? Who picks them up cause I always see in my town and area they are left behind for months after like cones and barricad...
Reddit - Construction · 26 days ago -
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Largest coveralls available
I do lead paint RRP work. I need larger affordable disposable coveralls (not tyvek). Sizing is inconsistent brand to brand, but my go-to brand 3x is snug on me (5’6”, 220#) and is their largest ava...
Reddit - Construction · 25 days ago -
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Tight spot
The article discusses a construction scenario involving a tight space, highlighting challenges and considerations for workers in such environments.
Reddit - Construction · 28 days ago -
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Questions for crane companies
A Reddit user seeks assistance from crane companies to secure funding for a crane training program. They have received responses from local firms but need more input.
Reddit - Construction · 28 days ago -
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Installing 100mm Rock Wool panels for a Class A fire-rated chemical storage. The weight of these things is no joke! 🏗️
The article discusses the installation of 100mm Rock Wool panels for a Class A fire-rated chemical storage facility, highlighting the benefits and challenges faced during the process.
Reddit - Construction · 27 days ago -
12
I think someone's had a bad day
A Reddit post humorously highlights a construction mishap, showcasing the lighter side of challenges faced in the industry.
Reddit - Construction · 28 days ago -
13
Safety question for all you nerds,
A Reddit user seeks advice on safety measures when using an extension ladder on a sloped sidewalk for window trim work on a second-story building.
Reddit - Construction · 28 days ago -
14
Can you share studs with a neighboring apartment unit?
The article discusses the implications of sharing studs between neighboring apartment units, highlighting construction practices and safety concerns.
Reddit - Construction · 26 days ago -
15
Doing bag footings for the first time
This Reddit post discusses the experience of doing bag footings for the first time, sharing insights, challenges, and tips from the community.
Reddit - Construction · 26 days ago -
16
1980s Interior Commercial Trim-Fittings
A Reddit user seeks advice on replacing damaged flexible plastic ribbing found in a gym built in the late 1980s, questioning if modern equivalents are available.
Reddit - Construction · 28 days ago -
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First machine - Komatsu Pc75uu-2
A Reddit user shares their experience with their first machine, a Komatsu PC75UU-2, highlighting its operational strengths and necessary repairs.
Reddit - Heavy Equipment · 26 days ago -
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Gateway 2 legacy backlog cut to just three cases | Construction Enquirer News
Building Safety Regulator shifts 18 complex schemes into specialist process
Construction Enquirer · 25 days ago -
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Florida bathroom reno - tub/shower against concrete wall and vapor barrier questions - GreenBuildingAdvisor
A Florida homeowner seeks advice on renovating a bathroom with a tub against a concrete wall, focusing on mold prevention and vapor barrier considerations.
Green Building Advisor · 27 days ago -
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Desert Rock Resort / Oppenheim Architecture | ArchDaily
Completed in 2025 in Saudi Arabia. Images by John Athimaritis, Courtesy of Red Sea Global. Carved into the Hejaz Mountains, Desert Rock Blends Architecture with Nature, Setting a New Standard for I...
ArchDaily · 24 days ago -
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Anyone ever tried this one out on site?
A Reddit user inquires about the effectiveness of a specific construction method, seeking feedback from the community on its practical application on site.
Reddit - Construction · 28 days ago -
22
Really upset
A construction worker experienced a fall due to faulty scaffolding, highlighting the urgent need for safety improvements in the workplace.
Reddit - Construction · 28 days ago -
23
When OSHA is on vacation.
submitted by /u/LimitOk6195 [link] [comments]
Reddit - Construction · 25 days ago -
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Yuanfeng Road Fire Station / genarchitects | ArchDaily
The Yuanfeng Road Fire Station in Suzhou, China, designed by genarchitects, showcases innovative architecture within an industrial park setting, completed in 2024.
ArchDaily · 28 days ago -
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3D Printed Scaffold Loading dock model
Some progress photos. First time assembling after modelling and printing. PITA to level so many legs and assembling the damn tube and clamps. submitted by /u/gnimorf [link] [comments]
Reddit - Construction · 21 days ago -
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General training for gate operators
The article discusses the importance of general training for gate operators in construction, highlighting safety protocols and operational efficiency.
Reddit - Construction · 27 days ago -
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Ran a rigid seesnake from a roof vent and found 2 frogs in it. I snapped a photo of it.
A Reddit user shares an unusual experience of finding two frogs while using a rigid seesnake from a roof vent, humorously likening the photo to a 90s grunge album cover.
Reddit - Construction · 28 days ago -
28
Concreteeeee
This Reddit post discusses essential requirements for pursuing a career in the concrete industry, providing insights for aspiring professionals.
Reddit - Construction · 28 days ago -
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Workers Comp keeps being non-renewed.. due to subcontractor percentage
The article discusses ongoing issues with workers' compensation insurance non-renewals linked to subcontractor usage in the construction industry.
Reddit - Construction · 27 days ago -
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When your helper accidentally shatters the side window, you improvise and teach them how to fix it.
A construction worker shares an incident where their assistant accidentally breaks a side window, leading to a lesson in improvisation and problem-solving.
Reddit - Construction · 28 days ago
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