Construction Safety


New Study Reveals How Hunger Affects Construction Workers

New Study Reveals How Hunger Affects Construction Workers

The absence of food reportedly has a profound impact on construction workers.

OSHA Fines Sonny Steel Erectors for Continued Fall Protection Violations

The Houston-based company faces proposed penalties of $266,416.

Traumatic Brain Injury Hazards on Construction Sites

Traumatic Brain Injury Hazards on Construction Sites

How do companies prevent TBIs on the job and what are the steps to take should an accident occur on a construction site?

DOL Proposes New Rule to Clarify PPE Standards

DOL Proposes New Rule to Clarify PPE Standards

The change would increase protection for construction workers.

OSHA Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health Meets in August

OSHA Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health Meets in August

The meeting gives the public the chance to address the committee.

Construction’s Top Five OSHA Violations

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Construction’s Top Five OSHA Violations

EHS compliance manager Zach Pucillo discusses the most recent top five violations and how organizations and safety professionals can protect against them.

OSHA Proposes Over $1M in Penalties for American Samoa Contractor

OSHA Proposes Over $1M in Penalties for American Samoa Contractor

The contractor, which has a history of violations, was cited for 21 violations following January 2023 inspections.

Two Workplaces Receive Recognition as ‘Star’ Sites Under OSHA’s VPP

Two Workplaces Receive Recognition as ‘Star’ Sites Under OSHA’s VPP

This status is the highest level of recognition under the program.



How Can Electrical Contractors Plan for Workplace Emergencies?

OSHA Cites Florida Construction Company After One Worker Died, Another Injured

Both workers, between the ages of 45 and 55, fell 35 feet during a project on Interstate 95.

5 Solutions to Mitigate Risks Associated with Prolonged Standing

25 Years and Counting: Colorado Company Again Recognized Under OSHA’s VPP

LPR Construction Inc., which has maintained the same status for 25 years, was recently re-awarded the “star” designation.

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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