safety recommendations

Tips for Safer Construction Sites

In April, the Associated General Contractors (AGC) of America published a study performed on fatality reports between 2010 and 2012. The study’s purpose is...

LED Technology

For hazard/warning strobe lights To ensure the visibility and safety of everyone on the road, the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) mandates that vehicles such...

The Future of Fire Safety

BEEP, BEEP, BEEP. “We are currently conducting a test of this building’s fire alarm system. You do not need to exit the building. In the...

Summer Jobsite Health

By Brian Ciciora It’s that time of year again. The sun is out and the heat is here. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric...
Safe in Severe Heat

Four Steps to Keep Workers Safe in Severe Heat

Summer may be winding down, but in many regions, the heat hasn’t fully subsided yet. No one likes the feeling of being out in...

Simulation-Based Training

By Mala Dewan According to OSHA, the construction industry suffers from one of the highest incident rates among high-risk industries. Statistics from the Department of...

Invest in Safety: Part 2 of 2

Training needs to be continuous to be effective. When delivering training, too many businesses sign people up for a seminar, or provide an annual...
Isolite Inverter

Selecting the Right Inverter for Emergency Lighting Systems

New generation of pure sine wave inverters simplify installation, maintenance In the event of a building-wide power outage, electrical engineers and contractors have several options...

OSHA and the Roofing Industry: Fall Protection

Complying with applicable OSHA standards for safety By Michael Rubin, CSP and Kelly O’Connor The duty to have fall protection in construction (OSHA section 1926.501) regularly...

Manage Jobsite Safety

By Mike Merrill Given everything the construction industry has faced this year, it should come as no surprise companies are exploring different ways to trim...