Portland cement, specifically when wet, is a caustic and abrasive substance found in building materials, such as concrete, mortar, plaster, grout, stucco, and terrazzo....

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...

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...

Although the benefits of safe work practices apply to all types of equipment, it is especially true for equipment like mobile elevating work platforms...

The construction market is one of the leading industries requiring lifting, pulling, tugging, and the operation of heavy machinery and equipment. That’s why it’s...

Mobile Defender Model-S The latest federal reports, released in November of last year, indicated an overall reduction in the number of workplace injuries in the...

As a construction professional, you’ve likely mastered the basics of fall protection since your first days on the job. Using the right equipment and...

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...

Training needs to be continuous to be effective. When delivering training, too many businesses sign people up for a seminar, or provide an annual...

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...