AIHA announces free educational guide and resources for construction industry.
Best practices being deployed in construction and industrial environments.
In any trench situation, you need a Trench Competent Person and to notify nearby local fire/rescue teams.
Many employers are preparing to have team members return to worksites as stay-at-home orders and restrictions ease, and here are some safety tips to keep in mind.
A recent study looked at the top risk behaviors among workers in construction, and the results indicate that construction workers may benefit from targeted interventions and health programs to address workplace-specific hazards.
It’s critical to consider how factors like emergency management, patient flow, security, life safety and infection prevention and control all are affected by construction, and endeavor to minimize the impact work has on occupied spaces.
With summer comes increased risk of heat-related illness for workers. Employers need to recognize and mitigate these hazards, but Cal/OSHA’s news release can serve as a good guide.
The construction industry has had to continue business during the coronavirus pandemic, but this has meant reevaluating their safety measures and worker health policies. Bernhard offers its motto on safety, readiness and adjusting to a pandemic.
A well-designed full body harness will disperse any remaining energy in a safe manner to the strong and durable areas of the body.
Tools are essentially for workers at height to do their job, but they also pose risks to those below.
When working in environments of extreme heat, your clothing and its materials matter for your comfort and safety.
Those who do not respect the sun’s almighty powers may ultimately find themselves in a world of skin damage.
This week’s National Safety Stand-Down week for construction fall hazards is postponed due to COVID-19.
Businesses in retail, construction, manufacturing and package delivery should review recently issued industry-specific guidance from OSHA.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, governments local and federal have asked nonessential businesses to close or suspend operation. Many states are considering construction as essential—and the industry hopes to take that to the federal level.
The four essentials of confined space safety for construction workers.
Vice President Mike Pence has asked that construction companies donate their excess face masks to hospitals and clinics that may be running out amid the coronavirus crisis this week.
A number of industries require workers to work alone—and the oil & gas industry is high on the list. Learn how to best protect your lone workers, but especially those doing the dirty work.
International Women’s Day on March 8 is all about understanding gender equality and diversity—especially in the workforce. Here are some tips on encouraging more women to join, and stay in, the construction industry.
Manufacturers are making fall protection equipment that is not only stronger, but also lighter than ever before.