Around 10:00 a.m. on April 27, 1978 in Willow Island, WV, workers engaged in the construction of a concrete cooling tower began hoisting their third load of wet concrete from the ground to the work platform, which was 166 feet in the air. Without warning, the top of the partially constructed tower collapsed into the center of the tower, killing 51 construction workers.

To date, the partial collapse of the Willow Island Cooling Tower is considered the worst construction accident in the United States. In this webinar, you’ll learn why the tower was being built, the causal factors in its collapse, and the major findings of OSHA’s investigation of the disaster. We will examine the decisions and actions of the parties involved in the project from an ethical point of view.

• • 1. You don’t have to leave your office. The entire training session is conducted from the convenience of your desk or meeting room.
    2. No fancy technology required. A computer or smart phone with a good Internet connection is all the equipment you need. Just log in and start learning.
    3. No wasted time. Our compact, one–hour sessions fit into the busiest of schedules. In no time, you’re back on the job using the wealth of relevant information you gained.
    4. Earn PDH credit. Webinars earn PDH credit for engineers in all states, unless noted otherwise in the literature for a specific webinar.  For more details, check your state requirements.
    5. You have nothing to lose. Noon Pi webinars are offered to engineers free of charge!