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Construction and Iron Workers are Still Ranked in the Top Most Dangerous Jobs
Workplace injuries and fatalities can occur in any field—and those in construction are especially prone due to exposure to more dangerous situations than most jobs. A few construction jobs were recently ranked in the top 25 most dangerous jobs in … Continue reading
March PPI Numbers Remain Strong for Glass Industry
The seasonally unadjusted prices for materials used in glass and glazing manufacturing were positive in March both compared to February 2021, and in year-over-year price changes, according to the latest Producer Price Index (PPI) from the U.S. Bureau of Labor … Continue reading
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A Top Ten Ranking No One Wants, But Iron Workers Hold
Safety is the most important aspect of any construction job. That’s because jobsite workers are exposed to more dangerous situations than most occupations due to the nature of the work. However, fatal occupational injuries still occur. One construction job was … Continue reading
Rise in Construction Employment Spells Rise in Fatalities
Work hours were up in the United States in 2014. Unfortunately, so were work-related fatal injury numbers—particularly in the manufacturing and construction industries. According to recently released preliminary results from the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ (BLS) Census of Fatal Occupational … Continue reading
