Celebrating the geeky side of construction & safety
There’s something to be said about how much technology can help us in the construction industry. From research into safe building materials to apps that help prevent falls onsite, we’re excited to celebrate National Geek Pride Day.
Here’s some of our favorite construction tech to geek out about:
ConTechTrio Podcast
Basically, three blokes who can keep you up-to-date on everything new coming out for the construction and safety industry. A dash of humor, plus a lot of knowledge, this podcast also won Construction Junkie’s “The Best Construction Podcast in 2016“. Click their logo to go listen!
Construction Junkie
Speaking of Construction Junkie…If you want a mix of OSHA updates, hilarious videos, and the latest hard hat innovations, this is the place for you. In the last month, there have been pieces about haunted construction sites and even caps that can remotely track worker fatigue. You can subscribe to their newsletter to get the latest updates.
Little Extra Something
If the above aren’t enough to satisfy your appetite, here’s some more to nibble on:
Construction Dive – personal fave in our office, they cover everything in the construction industry from residential > green > corporate
L&I has free online safety courses (these do not count for certification, call us for that!) – great for refreshing your knowledge, also read: FREE
NIOSH Ladder Safety App – you can use your phone as an angle measuring tool for extension ladder safety right onsite
Google Translate – (available on Android, iOS, and web-based browsers) with people from all walks of life on job sites, this app is a lifesaver
Safety + Health Magazine – if you like digging into the nitty gritty of rules, health studies and regulations, you’ll love this site
Have any favorites of your own? Send them over to info@theintegratedgroup.com!
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