Topics related to working on bridges and installing utilities.
A look at the headlines from across the country, along with a review of the Occupational Health and Safety Association (OSHA) website, reveals that there has been a significant increase in the number of serious bridge construction accidents over the last few years. Many led to serious injuries and deaths. In most cases, these incidents could […] Read More
It’s the peak of bridge construction season. Your team has been at it since early spring, and it’s likely they’ll continue working at this pace until winter arrives. This is the time of year when you or your construction crew is likely to: Become complacent and less focused on safety issues Lose motivation Become less […] Read More
According to a report by the television news program 60 Minutes, America’s bridges are in very poor shape: “Tens of millions of Americans cross over bridges every day without giving it much thought, unless they hit a pothole. But the infrastructure problem goes much deeper than pavement. It goes to crumbling concrete and corroded steel and […] Read More
Despite significant advancements in bridge construction safety, working on bridges remains inherently risky. Before the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was established, approximately 14,000 workers lost their lives annually on the job. Today, that number has decreased to about 12 per day, but even one is too many. Transportation-related incidents account for over 40% […] Read More
Bridges, along with the roads, ramps, and other structures that connect to them, are now safer than ever before. Centuries of data and experience allow engineers to build bridges that are stronger and more durable than their predecessors. Nonetheless, emergencies happen. In order to protect the public, workers, and vital utility services, it’s absolutely crucial for municipalities […] Read More
Almost every year since 2000, one major bridge has collapsed in the United States. Beyond major incidents, 228 bridges on average fail each year. Many of these failures are due to violent weather. Almost two hurricanes on average make landfall in the United States annually, causing damage to bridges and road infrastructure. Many states, including Florida, […] Read More
