Tips for Safer Construction Sites
In April, the Associated General Contractors (AGC) of America published a study performed on fatality reports between 2010 and 2012. The study’s purpose is...
LED Technology
For hazard/warning strobe lights
To ensure the visibility and safety of everyone on the road, the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) mandates that vehicles such...
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...
Summer Jobsite Health
By Brian Ciciora
It’s that time of year again. The sun is out and the heat is here. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric...
Four Steps to Keep Workers Safe in Severe Heat
Summer may be winding down, but in many regions, the heat hasn’t fully subsided yet. No one likes the feeling of being out in...
Simulation-Based Training
By Mala Dewan
According to OSHA, the construction industry suffers from one of the highest incident rates among high-risk industries. Statistics from the Department of...
Invest in Safety: Part 2 of 2
Training needs to be continuous to be effective. When delivering training, too many businesses sign people up for a seminar, or provide an annual...
Selecting the Right Inverter for Emergency Lighting Systems
New generation of pure sine wave inverters simplify installation, maintenance
In the event of a building-wide power outage, electrical engineers and contractors have several options...
OSHA and the Roofing Industry: Fall Protection
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...
Manage Jobsite Safety
By Mike Merrill
Given everything the construction industry has faced this year, it should come as no surprise companies are exploring different ways to trim...