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Rescue effort underway as 40 workers trapped in tunnel collapse
A rescue effort is underway in India after 40 construction workers were trapped by a tunnel collapse in India.
What benefits do veterans bring to construction?
On Veterans’ Day, former services personnel working in construction discuss why they think veterans are well suited to working in construction.
‘Construction rewards last-minute firefighting - there is a better way’
Winner of the Lean Constructon Institute’s Pioneer Award Kayan Zandy on why Lean construction principles could help change industry culture for the better.
US scholarship fund for children of fallen construction workers expanded
A scholarship fund that offers post-high school financial assistance to the children of construction workers killed or permanently disabled while working on certain projects has been extended.
How to promote an inclusive environment in your company
Lucy Barnard interviews Emma Porter, managing director of UK-based Story Contracting about how to adopt a workable diversity and inclusion strategy
Four construction workers killed in Germany after scaffolding collapse
Four construction workers have died on a construction site in Germany and another was seriously injured after scaffolding fell down an elevator shaft.The workers were all reported to be Bulgarian and were working in a building when the scaffolding collapsed from the eighth floor.
Fall protection webinar series starts Oct. 30
Following the updated ANSI/ASSP Z359.11 standard, SAIA to host four-part fall protection webinar series 
Silicosis: ‘the biggest risk to construction workers after asbestos’
What is silicosis and why is it a threat to construction workers?
IPAF pays tribute to retiring Bai Ri
China country representative retires after 9 years with IPAF
IPAF extends its eLearning programme to China
Sinoboom and Haulotte Shanghai are first to sign-up for online MEWP operating training programme
FMCSA examines vehicle safety and maintenance
A new survey and study plans to take a look at what improvements would enhance motor carrier safety. 
ESTA forum on training and qualification
European crane and transport association holds crane and transport training forum
Two firms to develop prototype construction helmet aimed at reducing brain injuries
Global PPE manufacturer MSA Safety is to partner with Sweden-based helmet safety company Mips to develop a new prototype construction helmet.
Can in-the-seat training be replaced?
While simulator and virtual reality training are making progress, in-the-seat operator training is still vital.
Crewtek opens first campus location
Classes for the Crane & Rigging Trainee program begin November 6.
How to navigate yearly insurance renewal
Lauren Fronczek discusses tips to streamline the insurance renewal process.
OSHA, Noble Texas Builders promote worker safety at collegiate academy
Program to address falls, electrical hazards, health issues
ESTA backs SPMT operator licence
SPMT licence will be a first from the European Crane and Transport Operators Licence (ECTOL) organisation
Video: Controlled detonation of WWII bomb found on Singapore construction site
Armed forces in Singapore conducted a controlled explosion on an unexploded World War II-era bomb after it was discovered on a construction site.
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There are 13 categories in the 2024 International Awards for Powered Access - be a part of this great annual event 
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