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...

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...

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...

Ladders and scaffolds have long been the go-to solutions for elevated work—they’re simple to transport and don’t cost much to purchase or rent. While...

September 23 marked a year since the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) sought to bring worker protections into the forefront by starting to...

By Brian Kagen Since January 1, 2017, OSHA has closed more than 90 Federal and State investigations into workplace fatalities relating to ladder use, primarily...

Construction companies invest more time and money in worker safety today than ever before. Safety management is now a key strategic consideration at major...

Winter may be on its way, but work never stops. On a construction site, winter doesn't just bring frost—it brings a whole host of...

Every year, accidents on construction sites across the globe lead to fatalities and serious injuries. Indeed, incidents such as falling from scaffolding or being...

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