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Thailand Grapples with Back-to-Back Crane Disasters

Thailand recorded its second fatal crane accident in as many days after a crane on an elevated Rama 2 Expressway collapsed near Bangkok, killing at least two as authorities halted all aboveground construction during investigations; the same contractor, Italian-Thai Development, was linked to yesterday’s crane-on-train disaster that left about 32 dead, underscoring long‑standing safety and oversight concerns in Thailand’s construction sector which has seen hundreds of deaths and injuries in recent years.

via The New York Times|

#construction-safety #crane-collapse #italian-thai-development

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China's New Bridge Part Collapses in Seconds

A section of the newly built Hongqi Bridge in Sichuan, China, partially collapsed due to a landslide, with no casualties reported. The bridge, opened in April and part of a major highway, was under scrutiny after cracks and instability were previously identified, raising concerns about safety in rapid infrastructure development. The collapse highlights ongoing safety issues in China's ambitious construction projects.

via The Washington Post|

#bridge-collapse #china-infrastructure #construction-safety

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"Worker Safety Concerns Plague Elon Musk's Boring Company Tunnel Project"

The construction of Elon Musk's Las Vegas Loop tunnel, intended to connect hotels and the convention center, has been plagued by safety issues, with workers facing hazardous conditions including deep mud, chemical accelerants, and resulting burns. An investigation by Nevada's OSHA revealed workers being scarred permanently on their arms and legs, with at least one employee suffering a direct hit to the face, highlighting serious workplace safety concerns.

via Bloomberg|

#chemical-exposure #construction-safety #elon-musk

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Tragic Brooklyn Building Collapse Kills Construction Worker at Illegal Site

A 33-year-old construction worker was killed in Brooklyn when the first floor of a residential home collapsed during illegal construction work. The Department of Buildings had issued a partial stop-work order in December, but the work continued, leading to the fatal incident. The victim, Juan Ganche, had immigrated from Ecuador and worked in construction for 14 years. This tragedy highlights the ongoing issue of construction site safety in New York City, where construction-related fatalities have been on the rise, prompting lawmakers to enact stricter penalties for companies whose workers are killed or injured on the job.

via Gothamist|

#brooklyn #building-collapse #construction-safety

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Taiwanese Microchip Company Commits to Enhanced Oversight for Arizona Plant Construction

Taiwanese microchip manufacturer, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC), has agreed to increased oversight and safety measures for construction workers at its first U.S. plant in Arizona. The voluntary protection program includes higher safety requirements than federal standards, greater transparency for workers, closer oversight from the Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health, and increased training for foremen and workers. The construction of the plant, which began in 2021, is expected to be completed in 2024 and will utilize TSMC's 5-nanometer technology for semiconductor wafer fabrication. The company has faced criticism for bringing in workers from Taiwan, but TSMC has stated that the jobs of U.S. workers on-site will not be affected.

via ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix|

#arizona #business #construction-safety