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Mar 30, 2021
Excavation and trenching are among the most hazardous construction operations. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Excavation standards, 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 1926, Subpart P, contain requirements for excavation and trenching operations. This booklet highlights key elements of the standards and describes safe work practices that can protect workers from cave-ins and other hazards.
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Mar 30, 2021In the next six years, the construction industry could face a shortage of 1.6 million workers, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. However, many of the nation’s top electrical contracting companies and engineering firms aren’t waiting until the last minute to embrace this challenge.
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Mar 30, 2021Quarterly trends, data and indicators ~ 2020
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Feb 10, 2021IEC-NE Vice President Rich Bird and Executive Director Allie French participated in a virtual press conference with Representative Tim Ackert along with CHCC regarding House Bill 5889: An Act Amending the Hiring Ratio for Apprentices. We will continue to keep you updated as this bill progresses through legislature.
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Oct 30, 2020OSHA has provided an updated list of general COVID-19 resources grouped by agency, a section with resources on reopening workplaces, and additional industry-specific COVID-19 resources grouped by industry.
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Sep 29, 2020Federated Insurance has released an article for employers about talking with employees about driving safety during COVID-19.
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Aug 14, 2020Well would you look at that, we’re on LinkedIn! Connect with us now at LinkedIn.com/company/iecne ⚡️
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Apr 21, 2020The State of Connecticut is continuing to take major steps to protect our businesses and residents during the coronavirus crisis.
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Mar 24, 2020IMPORTANT RULES FOR EMPLOYERS TO KNOW IN THE WAKE OF COVID-19
