Construction Safety


Ladder Safety Month: Turning Awareness into Safer Habits

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.

Construction Worker Using AI

AI Is Transforming Construction Safety, but Implementation May Be the Biggest Risk

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.

Injured Construction Worker on Site

Why Most Construction Accidents Happen at the End of the Shift

Construction accidents often increase near the end of a shift due to fatigue, distraction, rushed work, and changing site conditions.

Outdoor Work Hazards

Overlooked Outdoor Hazards on Dynamic Job Sites

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.

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Safety Break for Oregon Encourages Statewide Stand-Down on Worker Safety May 13

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.

Trench Collapse

OSHA Cites Alabama Construction Company for Trench Safety Violations

Federal investigators found workers exposed to trench collapse hazards at a Jefferson County jobsite.

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NAHB Updates Safety and Health Programs for Residential Construction

Updated model safety plans from the National Association of Home Builders are designed to help builders, remodelers, and siding contractors improve jobsite safety.

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Construction Safety Week Releases New Technical Safety Bulletins

Resources focus on hazard recognition and controls to help prevent serious injuries and fatalities on jobsites.



David Cormack LEEA Board Chair

David Cormack Begins Tenure as LEEA Board Chair

Cormack has begun a two-year term as chair of the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association, focusing on safety standards and global industry engagement.

Construction Worker in Mental Crisis

Minnesota Awards Grants to Support Mental Health in Construction

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.

Tunnel Construction

OSHA Partners with Methuen Obayashi JV on Manchester Tunnel Project Safety

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.

Worker Entering a Confined Space

California Updates Confined Space Rules for Construction

New rules aim to strengthen worker protections in hazardous construction environments.

Exhausted Plant Worker with Head Down

Equipping Construction Supervisors to Support Mental Health on the Job Site

Targeted training and clear protocols can help construction supervisors recognize mental health risks, respond with confidence and foster safer, more supportive job sites.

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OH&S 2025 Top 10 Rewind: The Stories That Shaped Workplace Safety This Year

From shifting federal regulations to the rise of AI-driven inspections, these are the most-read and most influential occupational safety stories of 2025.

Excavator Bucket

Washington Firm Fined After Worker Crushed by Excavator Bucket

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.

Stressed Out Construction Worker

New Study Reveals Labor Shortages, Costs and Safety Gaps as Top Construction Industry Challenges

A 2025 benchmark report from J. J. Keller and ASSP highlights pressing issues like inconsistent PPE use, inadequate training and limited mental health support affecting job-site performance nationwide.

Construction Safety Planning

Construction Safety Regulations Update

OSHA has issued several regulatory updates affecting construction safety that employers will want to closely monitor.

Scaffolding

Ladders and Scaffolds: Reaching New Heights in Safety

Through proper selection, inspection, setup, and adherence to safety basics, crews can significantly reduce fall hazards and ensure safer performance at height.

Construction Safety Week

Construction Safety Week 2026 to Focus on Industrywide Collaboration and Culture

Construction Safety Week returns May 4–8, 2026, with the theme “All In Together,” emphasizing unity, trust, and shared responsibility across all levels of the construction industry to strengthen safety culture and reduce preventable incidents.

North Carolina Hurricane Helene Cleanup

North Carolina Labor Commissioner Launches Safety Partnership for I-40 Rebuild

Commissioner Luke Farley and AMES Construction join forces to protect workers and strengthen safety practices during the reconstruction of Interstate 40 following Hurricane Helene.

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