New Rules Support Small Firms

The U.S. Department of Labor has updated its penalty guidelines to support small businesses and eliminate workplace hazards. This new guidance on penalty and...

Netting Systems

Construction managers, general contractors, and building owners are certainly familiar with safety netting systems and the reasons to install them, which include protecting workers...

Cargo Securement

Moving materials and heavy equipment to and from a worksite is serious business and it pays to be knowledgeable and vigilant.  A LOADED QUESTION “Are we...

New Hires on the Rise in 2016: Fall Protection in...

The lack of qualified workers—including those skilled in fall protection—has raised concerns that the construction industry will not be able to capitalize on this...

On-Site Safety

Having a dedicated risk and safety director pays dividends By Murray Rice I have been running a construction company for 15 years, and I am always...

Support (and Practice) Safe Digging

By John Somers While many of us have adapted to working remotely, one thing that may have not crossed our minds is the importance of...

Avoid Trenching Troubles

An inexperienced trencher operator can cause costly mistakes. From start to finish, educate yourself on the task at hand—know your digging conditions, recognize potential...

Make the Switch, Save a Life

A new Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) study involving 196 cooling towers nationwide found that 84 percent contained Legionella DNA, indicating that the...

Heavy Equipment Training

CM Labs simulator program elevates city’s operator training In Toledo, Ohio, the Department of Public Service and the Department of Public Utilities together employ more...

NFPA 70E: Understanding the Risks of Non-Compliance

The U.S. Department of Labor estimates that more than 400 fatalities and nearly 10,000 serious injuries occur each year due to Arc Flash related...