Facing the Pressure

As I think back to my days working on construction sites, I am reminded of the significant number of people involved in these projects....

Rethinking Soda With Lunch

Possible link between sweetened drinks and depression Drinking sweetened beverages—either sugar-sweetened or diet—may be linked with a slightly higher depression risk, while drinking coffee may...
winter construction

Be Prepared

Cold weather, snow, and ice pose significant safety challenges for contractors and construction companies, and indoor operations can also produce potentially hazardous conditions. Winter...
Fatal Four

Eliminating the Fatal Four

Back in October 2016, OSHA released a preliminary list of the 10 most frequently cited safety and health violations for the fiscal year. The...
jobsite lighting

Illumination

To ensure safety and visibility on the jobsite, OSHA mandates that illumination in construction areas, ramps, runways, corridors, offices, shops, and storage areas while...
low-level lifts

The Magic Number

There’s nothing magical about the number 19, yet there’s a misconception that general contracting projects like framing, painting, and installing HVAC, electrical systems, or...

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...
debris netting

Safety First: Removing the worry of falling debris with safety nets

No matter the job, one of the biggest concerns for contractors is safety, both for workers and pedestrians. Whether work is taking place on...

Toolbox Talks

For safety to be an integral part of a company’s culture, it needs to be treated importantly every day. That’s means showcasing safety protocols...

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...