Outdated assumptions about training, technology, and costs continue to expose construction crews to unnecessary risk. Rethinking these common safety myths can strengthen protection, improve efficiency, and support long-term business performance.
From heat stress and dehydration to cold exposure and storm-related hazards, shifting weather patterns are increasing construction safety risks. Here’s how supervisors can plan and protect crews every season.
As construction projects grow more complex, safety is using AI-backed collision avoidance and connected data to reduce blind-spot incidents and push safety culture beyond compliance.
Labor Commissioner Luke Farley directs OSH Division to target top workplace killer with new enforcement and education initiative.
As government construction grows, safety and procurement teams must ensure PPE meets Trade Agreements Act (TAA) sourcing rules without compromising protection.
March marks the 10th anniversary of National Ladder Safety Month, and Pat McAuliffe of the American Ladder Institute and Ryan Mittelmeier of Werner share insights on common ladder safety mistakes, practical jobsite corrections, and how employers can use free Ladder Safety Month resources to strengthen their programs year-round.
AI is rapidly expanding in construction safety, but poor implementation can create alert fatigue, mistrust, and a false sense of security. Workforce-centered deployment is critical for real risk reduction.
Construction accidents often increase near the end of a shift due to fatigue, distraction, rushed work, and changing site conditions.
Outdoor job sites present changing hazards tied to terrain, weather, fatigue, and exposure time. Learn how safety managers can identify overlooked risks and reduce injuries.
Oregon OSHA encourages employers and workers statewide to participate in Safety Break for Oregon on May 13, a stand-down event focused on workplace safety and health.
Federal investigators found workers exposed to trench collapse hazards at a Jefferson County jobsite.
Updated model safety plans from the National Association of Home Builders are designed to help builders, remodelers, and siding contractors improve jobsite safety.
Resources focus on hazard recognition and controls to help prevent serious injuries and fatalities on jobsites.
Cormack has begun a two-year term as chair of the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association, focusing on safety standards and global industry engagement.
Two organizations will expand outreach, resources, and worksite strategies to promote mental well-being and prevent suicide among construction workers through the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry’s grant program.
The strategic partnership aims to reduce construction hazards through improved safety systems, training, and leadership engagement during work on the Cemetery Brook Drain Tunnel Project.
New rules aim to strengthen worker protections in hazardous construction environments.
Targeted training and clear protocols can help construction supervisors recognize mental health risks, respond with confidence and foster safer, more supportive job sites.
From shifting federal regulations to the rise of AI-driven inspections, these are the most-read and most influential occupational safety stories of 2025.
State inspectors say a preventable equipment failure and multiple safety lapses led to more than $170,000 in fines and placed Rotschy Inc. on Washington’s Severe Violator list.