Through targeted funding for childcare, recruitment, and cultural change, the ERiCA grants aim to break down long-standing barriers for women entering the building trades.
Three major Michigan projects—including a $515 million event center and a downtown Detroit high-rise—are teaming up with MIOSHA to proactively reduce injuries through voluntary safety partnerships.
The Department of Industrial Relations and Division of Apprenticeship Standards will use the new funding to grow the building trades workforce, expand training opportunities, and meet California’s infrastructure needs.
After 11 trench-related fatalities this year, OSHA is calling on employers to implement proven safeguards to prevent collapses and protect workers from deadly excavation hazards.
A forward-looking session at Safety 2025 urges construction leaders to address suicide, substance use, and mental health alongside traditional safety hazards.
Improper dumpster use on job sites can lead to serious injuries—these expert-backed safety practices help reduce risks, protect workers, and keep construction waste management OSHA-compliant.
The National Safety Council and NCCCO Foundation highlight the dangers of heat exposure in crane operations and outline practical solutions including education, policy updates, and technology.
A new funding opportunity supports the development of creative tools to improve safety and health training for workers in high-hazard industries, from forestry to construction.
OSHA’s new construction PPE rule reflects a changing workforce.
J. J. Keller and ASSP invite construction professionals to take part in a national survey on jobsite safety by July 9, 2025.
L&I encourages businesses to get ahead of Safe+Sound Week, August 11–17, by taking the Response-Ready Workplace Challenge and integrating emergency planning into their safety programs.
Construction and logistics workers are feeling the pinch of a slowing economy. A new survey reveals how they're adapting—and how employers are falling short.
As fatalities decline, safety advocates urge workers to stay vigilant during Trench Safety Stand Down Week by reviewing life-saving practices like “Trench Safety by the Numbers.”
A year-long collaboration between OSHA, state agencies, labor leaders, and contractors showcases how integrated safety efforts can shape workplace culture and outcomes in high-risk industries.
New federal data reveals contrasting trends in local construction job markets, as demand for key projects fuels growth in some regions while others struggle with labor shortages and policy uncertainty.
A recent inspection uncovered unprotected trench work at a Beaverton construction site, prompting state officials to issue citations for multiple safety failures.
Decades-long collaboration has expanded training, reduced hazards, and empowered future construction professionals.
Local businesses celebrated for surpassing industry safety standards and fostering strong safety cultures.
A new statewide training initiative empowers construction teams with tools to recognize mental health challenges, foster resilience, and support workplace well-being.
This week’s roundup features J.J. Keller’s tailored onsite safety training, Hemco’s ready-to-install emergency safety shower, Nightstick’s motion-activated Dual-Light headlamp, and Baffin’s rugged unisex safety boots for extreme worksites.