The Nod Off
The importance of sleep for safety’s sake
On a basic level, it’s probably true that we all understand that getting a good night’s sleep is...
Safety Factor
By Greg Austin
Safety concerns and issues are always looming large on construction sites due to the constantly changing and sometimes precarious surroundings, the handling...
Verifying the Training
FAST FACT:
Fast Fact: An estimated 6.5 million people work at approximately 252,000 construction sites across the U.S. on any given day. According to...
Drones & Sensors
In the construction industry, employees are exposed to some of the most physically demanding work environments. This is only exacerbated by potential harsh weather...
Strengthening the Jobsite Safety Climate
Management commitment is critical to improving the jobsite safety climate. Managers that “talk the talk” but do not “walk the talk” are poor safety...
After the Fall Event
Often, safety managers believe that their job is complete if they can keep their workers from contacting a lower level during a fall event...
Knowing the Risks
There are inherent risks in being a utility worker. To make sure those risks don’t become reality, utilities, and the contractors they hire, must...
Safety Gear
By Robin Skillings
The building and construction industries have seen an increase of women on jobsites. As more hardworking women enter the construction trades, proper...
PPE Management
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is as vital in keeping construction workers safe at a jobsite as proper vehicle and equipment maintenance, but ensuring PPE...
It’s National Ladder Safety Month
Every year more than 350 people die in ladder-related accidents, and thousands suffer disabling injuries. The American Ladder Institute (ALI), a not-for-profit association dedicated...









