Construction Safety


Workers Touching a Grave Stone

Labor Department to Honor Fallen Workers at National Workers Memorial Day Program

A national ceremony will honor fallen workers and support the families who carry their legacy forward.

Safety Sign

Construction Industry Unites for Safety Week 2025

Construction Safety Week 2025 reinforces a collective commitment to job site safety and worker well-being.

Worker Conference

ASSP Announces Keynote Lineup for Safety 2025 in Orlando

An inspiring keynote lineup is set to bring fresh insights and thought leadership to Safety 2025, Orlando’s premier safety event.

National Work Zone Awareness Poster

Respect the Zone, Get Home Safe: National Work Zone Awareness 2025

A nationwide campaign highlighting the importance of roadway work zone safety through education, events, and awareness.

How Strategic Safety Staffing Can Transform High-Risk Worksites

Medcor Safety’s Ethan Fight explains how the right safety professionals—whether full-time or on-call—can reduce incidents, improve morale, and drive operational efficiency.

PPE for Worker Safety

Wyoming OSHA Roadshow Returns With Expanded Safety Training

This two-day event offers hands-on safety training, live demos, and workforce development resources for construction and trades professionals across the state.

Robot and Bricklayer

Robots and Workers Redefining Safety Together

Robots and humans are working together to enhance workplace safety through AI-driven solutions and human expertise.

Trench with Equipment

California Company Fined Over Trench Worker Death

Cal/OSHA fined W. A. Rasic Construction $157,500 after a fatal trench collapse exposed serious excavation safety violations.



Bolt Loosening

Safe Bolt Loosening: Best Practices for EHS Managers

Improper bolt loosening can lead to serious injuries and workplace hazards.

Construction PPE

The Anatomy of Safety in Construction

The critical importance of safety in construction and PPE’s role in protecting workers.

Construction Safety

Laying a Strong Foundation for Connected Safety on the Construction Jobsite

A five-step guide for implementing connected safety for construction workers and setting your organization up for success.

Heat Stress

Beat the Heat with a Cool Summer Construction Safety Plan

While summer has a while to arrive, now is the time to start planning for heat safety.

Maritime Safety

Washington to Host Maritime and Construction Safety Days at State Fairgrounds

The Safety Days return April 2-3, providing industry professionals with essential training on workplace safety and best practices.

Mine Worker

Olympia Timber Company Fined for Employing Teen in Hazardous Logging Job

Washington Timber Company Fined $115K for Child Labor Violations After Teen Injured.

Crane Operator

Washington L&I Moves to Strengthen Tower Crane Safety Rules

Following recent legislative changes, L&I is implementing new permit requirements ensuring safer assembly, disassembly, and use.

Rat in a Trench

Plumbing Companies Fined for Serious Safety Violations

Smelly Mel’s Plumbing and Sewer Rat Plumbing was fined $529,640 for safety violations after serious injuries to a construction worker during a trench collapse.

Construction Safety Training

ASSP Releases New Safety Training Standard for Construction and Demolition Sites

This voluntary consensus standard outlines best practices for hazard communication, regulatory compliance, and training.

Worker using AI tech in a tunnel.

Norwegian Road Tunnel Rolls Out AI-Powered Incident Detection

The new dual-vision cameras combine thermal and visual imaging, allowing for 24/7 incident detection.

BCSP and CIDC Partner to Advance Safety Standards in Construction

BCSP and CIDC Partner to Advance Safety Standards in Construction

BCSP partners with India’s CIDC to promote global safety standards and workforce development in the construction industry, enhancing safety practices and professional certification pathways.

Roofing Contractor Faces Penalties for Repeated Fall Protection Violations

Roofing Contractor Faces Penalties for Repeated Fall Protection Violations

A New Jersey roofing contractor faces $328,545 in OSHA fines for repeated safety violations, including fall hazards at three worksites.

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