Tag Archives: Iron Workers

A Different Kind of Classroom for Future Ironworkers

Posted on July 30, 2021 by Luly Hernandez

Four years, 800 hours in a classroom and 8,000 hours practicing and working with your hands. That’s the formula for becoming an Iron Worker apprentice. Chartered in 1901, the Iron Workers Local 5 Union is based in Largo, Md., about … Continue reading →

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A Top Ten Ranking No One Wants, But Iron Workers Hold

Posted on November 23, 2020 by Jordan Scott

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 →

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IMPACT Town Hall Covers ANSI Proposal, COVID-19 Questions

Posted on July 9, 2020 by Jordan Scott

During the Ironworker Management Progressive Action Cooperative Trust (IMPACT) virtual town hall forum titled, “Returning to Work: COVID-19 Issues and Answers,” guest speaker John Johnson, vice president and director of environmental safety, health and security at Black and Veatch, discussed … Continue reading →

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IMPACT Town Hall Answers COVID-19 Questions

Posted on July 8, 2020 by Jordan Scott

To address questions about working on jobsites amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ironworker Management Progressive Action Cooperative Trust (IMPACT) hosted a virtual town hall forum titled, “Returning to Work: COVID-19 Issues and Answers.” Steve Rank, executive director of safety and … Continue reading →

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Understanding COVID-19 and How to Stay Healthy on the Jobsite

Posted on April 7, 2020 by Jordan Scott

With construction considered essential in many states during the COVID-19 pandemic, jobsites are grappling with how to protect workers from the virus while maintaining a safe work environment. To address questions about COVID-19 and government recommendations among its membership, the … Continue reading →

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