The Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division issued more than $113K in penalties to a residential contractor for repeat safety failures.
Virginia labor officials are recognizing Women in Construction Week by highlighting the growing role of women in the state’s construction workforce and promoting workplace safety initiatives.
A new peer-led support program aims to reduce suicide risk and promote mental wellness among unionized construction workers in New York City.
An OSHA investigation into a Bal Harbor Shops worksite fatality resulted in two serious violations and $28,135 in proposed penalties for Hyvac Inc.
A structured toolkit helps supervisors recognize warning signs, respond appropriately and connect workers to support.
State labor officials marked Women in Construction Week with a new public awareness campaign and toolkit designed to increase women’s participation in the building trades and expand equitable apprenticeship pathways.
Outdated assumptions about training, technology, and costs continue to expose construction crews to unnecessary risk.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.