Communication and Coordination
The following is information taken from OSHA’s brochure, Recommended Practices for Safety & Health Programs in Construction, dated October 2016.
In today’s economy, an increasing...
Safety of Contingent Workers
What do a large Texas oil refinery and construction subcontractor have in common? Both may rely upon the use of contingent workers to expand...
Common Sense
Due to COVID-19, health and safety are the top motives for having employees work remotely … and health and safety will be the driving...
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...
Digital Tool Adoption
If you’ve been in the industry long enough, you’ll notice a trend in the average age of its code professionals. A report released in...
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...
Heavy Equipment Training
CM Labs simulator program elevates city’s operator training
In Toledo, Ohio, the Department of Public Service and the Department of Public Utilities together employ more...
High Standard of Safety
Modern contractors know the importance of safe equipment and safety on the jobsite. JLG shares this value by continually striving to make its operations...
20-Foot Working Radius
In a recent ACT article, John Schoppert discussed the most common OSHA citations under the new Crane & Derrick standard: Failure to ensure Signalperson...
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...