Construction Safety Week Releases New Technical Safety Bulletins
Resources focus on hazard recognition and controls to help prevent serious injuries and fatalities on jobsites.
- By Stasia DeMarco
- Jan 22, 2026
Construction Safety Week has released a new set of technical bulletins designed to help construction employers and workers better recognize and control hazards that can lead to serious injuries and fatalities (SIFs) on jobsites.
The bulletins support the 2026 Construction Safety Week theme, “Recognize, Respond and Respect,” and are intended to provide consistent guidance that can be applied across project owners, designers, contractors, supervisors, and field crews.
Organizers said the goal is to move beyond fragmented safety approaches by promoting a shared understanding of high-risk hazards and the actions needed to control them. The bulletins focus on improving hazard recognition, strengthening direct controls, and reinforcing accountability throughout the construction process.
One bulletin emphasizes identifying high-energy, high-hazard activities that pose the greatest risk to workers. It encourages teams to use clear, consistent language when discussing these hazards, so risks are recognized early and addressed before work begins.
Another bulletin highlights the importance of applying effective controls during planning and execution, particularly for tasks involving heavy equipment, energized systems, work at height, and other high-risk activities. The guidance reinforces the need to eliminate or reduce hazards rather than relying solely on administrative controls or personal protective equipment.
Construction Safety Week organizers said the technical bulletins are designed to be practical tools that safety professionals can use during pre-task planning, toolbox talks, and jobsite safety discussions.
Construction Safety Week is observed annually across North America and brings together construction firms, labor organizations, and industry partners to promote safer work practices and a stronger safety culture. The 2026 campaign encourages companies to integrate hazard recognition and risk control into everyday operations, not just during designated safety events.
The technical bulletins are available through the Construction Safety Week website.
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Stasia DeMarco is the Content Editor for OH&S.