Construction Safety


Safe Practices for Storing Hazardous Substances on Construction Sites

Correctly storing substances will help ensure your workers and workplace are safe.

Building a Culture of Safety: Strategies for Construction Contractors and Project Owners

Building a Culture of Safety: Strategies for Construction Contractors and Project Owners

Let's look at four core tenets of a solid construction firm safety culture.

Illinois Contractor Cited for Seventh Time in Almost 8 Years

Worker Dies in Illinois Trench Collapse, OSHA Cites Company

The company faces a citation for one willful and one serious violation and $35,940 in proposed penalties.

Illinois Contractor Cited for Seventh Time in Almost 8 Years

Illinois Contractor Cited for Seventh Time in Almost 8 Years

OSHA found that workers were not given fall protection equipment, among other violations.

Illinois Roofing Contractor Did Not Give Roofers Fall Protection, OSHA Says

Illinois Roofing Contractor Did Not Give Roofers Fall Protection, OSHA Says

The contractor was cited for violations related to fall protection in 2019 and 2022.

Strategies for Building a Culture of Safety

Strategies for Building a Culture of Safety

Leadership, relationships and training can all play a role in your workers’ safety, business and experience modification rate.

10 Jobs with High Risks for Developing Back Pain (and How to Prevent It)

10 Jobs with High Risks for Developing Back Pain (and How to Prevent It)

Simple actions like wearing specific shoes, stretching or lifting properly can make a difference.

OSHA Launches National Emphasis Program on Falls

OSHA Launches National Emphasis Program on Falls

In 2021, falls to a lower level claimed the lives of 680 workers.



Plan Now for National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction

Plan Now for National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction

Take time out of the work day to discuss fall prevention and hazards during this week, which runs from May 1 to 5, 2023.

How Contractors Can Ensure Adherence to Safety Rules

How Contractors Can Ensure Adherence to Safety Rules

From training workers to utilizing technology, here are five strategies contractors can employ.

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Schedule Time to Talk to Employees During National Stand-Down to Prevent Struck-By Incidents

Not sure where to start? Read on to find resources for this event, which runs April 17 to 21, 2023.

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OSHA Gives ‘Star’ Designation under VPP to Colorado Construction Contractor

Guarantee Electrical Contracting LLC’s status will remain for three years.

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Constructed-Related Injuries, Fatalities in New York City Increased in 2022, New Report Shows

The report also includes the leading causes of the injuries and fatalities.

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Two Workers Stuck Under Rubble at New York Airport Die

The incident occurred at John F. Kennedy International Airport on April 3, 2023.

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Stay Safe Underground: 5 Essential Occupational Safety Tips for Plumbers

Discover five occupational safety tips for plumbers working on underground pipe repairs.

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The Role of Building Information Modeling in Improving Construction Site Safety

This technology can be used by stakeholders to work together to prevent, manage and mitigate safety-related concerns.

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Employee’s Life Would Have Been Saved With Fall Protection Use, OSHA Says

The contractor faces citations for four serious violations and over $50,000 in proposed penalties.

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National Ladder Safety Month 2023: Safety Tips at the Top

As National Ladder Safety Month wraps up, let's look at what you should do to stay safe at the top.

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Excavation Company Faces Citations After Failing 3 Inspections

In the last five years, employees have been found exposed to trench hazards seven times, OSHA said.

Episode 184

Prioritizing Mental Health in Workplace Safety

Career safety expert and educator Ralph Blessing discusses the pillars of prioritizing mental health on a construction job site.

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