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A 44-year-old man was arrested in Bahia for allegedly creating a fake profile to send intimate photos to a woman he had previously hired as a construction worker.

A wall collapsed during a public housing construction project in Mooca, São Paulo, burying several parked cars but fortunately causing no injuries.

A 45-year-old worker was struck and killed by a truck while working on the Carvalho Pinto highway in São José dos Campos.

Authorities warn that planned construction near Gjersjøen in Nordre Follo may lead to toxic chemical leaks into the local drinking water supply.

Staff at Öldusel School in Reykjavík have reportedly exceeded safety limits and faced health risks due to the removal of safety measures during construction work.

An investigation into a wall collapse in Osan City reveals failures in design, construction, and maintenance, with city officials emphasizing these issues following the tragedy.

Parents and students at Ölduselsskóli in Reykjavík are left confused and concerned after the school's abrupt closure for safety reasons, linked to ongoing construction work.

A worker in Ipiaú, Bahia became stranded on a scaffold when a rope holding the equipment gave way, prompting city officials to halt construction on the site.

A construction project in Downtown Fortaleza is blocking streets and altering bus routes to enhance pedestrian and cyclist safety.

Experts discuss the viability and safety of using construction goggles for running as a cost-effective alternative to specialized running glasses.

EPR Litoral Pioneiro initiates the final phase of construction for a permanent solution to slope instability on the BR-277 highway in Morretes, Brazil.

MPs are urging police to accelerate their investigation into the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire as the government announces a new crackdown on dangerous construction materials.

In Goyang City, South Korea, several construction company officials and public servants have been charged for illegal subcontracting practices that led to the death of a worker in a burial incident at a construction site.

The Korea Fair Trade Commission has begun a review of four construction companies, including POSCO E&C, for allegedly unfairly shifting industrial safety costs and responsibilities to subcontractors.

A ladder truck in Gwangju tipped over while moving belongings, covering a playground but resulting in no injuries.

Classes resumed at Carlos Chagas Municipal School in Campos do Goytacazes, Brazil, despite ongoing construction, raising safety concerns among parents.

A man died in Veselí nad Lužnicí following a fall from scaffolding during construction work.

The decision regarding the potential demolition of ten iconic Bellahøj houses in Copenhagen has been paused by a minority of politicians, despite a majority voting for it.

A survey reveals that construction industry stakeholders attribute the recurrent industrial accidents primarily to insufficient construction costs, an aging and low-skilled workforce, and illegal subcontracting practices.

Construction is underway for a new Metrobus stop on Route 8 in Tres de Febrero, aimed at improving traffic flow and public transport safety.

A historic wall collapsed in downtown São Luís, Brazil, after a sudden rainstorm, causing damage to nearby properties and power outages.

Two workers were injured in a landslide at a construction site in São José do Rio Preto, Brazil, where they were working on an underground water tank for Santa Casa.

A driver abandoned their car in a drainage construction pit in Diadema, Brazil after showing signs of intoxication.

A mother and daughter survived a shocking fall from the first floor of a construction site in Surat, India, and the incident was recorded on CCTV.

Biedronka has announced the recall of a thermal jug due to a construction defect affecting its safety standards.

Traffic on the East Jutland Motorway near Horsens will be diverted for 16 hours due to the demolition of an overpass.

Residents of North Zone in Macapá are demanding the construction of an overpass in front of a children's hospital due to the dangerous conditions for crossing a busy highway.

Upcoming construction on the Liepaja highway will eliminate left turns, which is expected to generate mixed reactions from the public.

Four workers were partially buried following a landslide during construction work on a bus terminal in Senador Canedo, Brazil.

Social media videos depict people entering an unfinished tunnel of the BR-040 in Petrópolis, highlighting safety issues and the long delay in construction since 2016.

Concerns have arisen over the structural integrity of an intake well being constructed on the Tapi River in Surat, which has tilted during the construction process.

A 42-year-old man named Edilson Gonçalves Jorge de Souza died from an electric shock while working on a road construction site in Nova Ubiratã, Brazil.

A 26-year-old man died after suffering an electric shock at a construction site in São Paulo's Guarulhos International Airport.

A major incident was averted at Agra Fort Railway Station when the plaster from the ceiling of the TTE waiting room suddenly fell, narrowly missing three staff members.

Two individuals, a worker and a project manager, died after being sent to a hazardous site without safety kits to fix a technical failure during construction work.

The article discusses the differences between using a crane and a Munck truck for lifting and transporting loads in construction, emphasizing the importance of choosing the right equipment to avoid costly mistakes.

Three men were buried alive after snow fell from a company's roof in Sapporo, leading to the unconsciousness of a man in his sixties.

A man died in an industrial accident at a new housing development in Sprowston, near Norwich, prompting an investigation by local police and the Health and Safety Executive.

A playground structure collapsed in a residential complex in Vespasiano, Brazil, resulting in the death of one child and injuries to four others.

The Neringa Municipality has decided to cancel public events at the Agila venue following an incident where a plastic structure fell and injured one person during a concert.

Estonia is implementing standardized regulations for the construction of shelters and the adaptation of refuge sites as part of enhanced civil protection measures.

A 34-year-old construction worker's assistant was shot dead in Feira de Santana, Brazil, on Saturday evening.

A tragic accident in Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh, resulted in the immediate death of a local leader when a high-mast pole fell on his car.

A construction worker in Brazil died after being buried for five minutes when the ground collapsed during work at a rainwater drainage gallery.

Anand Dubey expressed serious concerns regarding the safety of the under-construction metro bridge in Mira Road and Mulund following the accident.

The article discusses the significance of the ROAD WORK AHEAD traffic sign in the United States and highlights the importance of understanding traffic regulations to ensure safety in construction zones.

The Federal Highway Police in Brazil is considering building a new operational unit on BR-040 to enhance road safety and policing in the region.

In response to a tragic incident where a metro bridge slab collapsed in Mumbai's Mulund area, local authorities have taken strict action against the engineers and construction companies involved, including a significant fine.

Illegal dumping of construction waste continues to plague the Varnikų Forest in the Vilnius region, threatening public safety and the recreational quality of the area.

The mother of João Vítor da Silva Oliveira, an 8-year-old who drowned in a construction site, is set to receive compensation from the State of Ceará.