Heat Stress is Critical Safety Issue After the horrendous winter that many parts of the U.S. experienced, the coming of summer is certainly welcomed by...

Last year, more than 32,000 people lost their lives in motor vehicle accidents. Hundreds of thousands more were involved in accidents. In highway construction...

Choosing the right helmet can be a daunting task. Helmets differ in style, price point, compliance with standards, and manufacturer’s claims of improved protection.  Selecting...

Twenty-five years ago, Peter Vieveen was just a man in his garage, hoping that the idea he had spawned might lead to a more...

While the dangers in construction are apparent, they can be difficult to control in constantly changing work environments. In order to protect workers from...

The United States Army Corp of Engineers (USACE) Engineering Manual 385-1-1, Safety and Health Requirements Manual, 2014 version is out. Compliance with the EM...

The Halo Light™ is a patented 360-degree personal active safety system (PASS) from Illumagear that attaches to almost any hard hat and produces a...

The right equipment for leading and sharp edge situations By Raymond Mann, QSSP, and Carly Engels Johnston Working at height can be a risky business. That’s...

Putting safety first opens many doors—especially when making decisions on purchasing large overhead doors for shops or equipment storage buildings. Key safety features save...

Safety accountability starts with a hard truth. The total cost of work injuries in 2023 hit $176.5 billion, with more than 220,000 preventable deaths...