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...

Predictive analytics can be used to predict and prevent workplace injuries According to Predictive Solutions, workplace injuries can be predicted. Confirmed by research conducted by...

There’s a new hand-protection standard in town. And it brings a global change. In January 2016, the International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) received American National...

By Rick Farrell Construction is a noisy business. The average noise levels measured for various construction-related tasks range from almost 96 dbA for installing trench...

Apparently workers on scaffolding are tougher than most. For them, fall protection is not required by OSHA until 10 feet (pity the poor worker...

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...

Falls are the leading cause of injury and death in work-related accidents. When a fall hazard exists, fall protection equipment is necessary to protect...

To ensure safety and visibility on the jobsite, OSHA mandates that illumination in construction areas, ramps, runways, corridors, offices, shops, and storage areas while...

Maintaining tire safety on jobsites is not an easy task. The massive size and weight of some of the equipment and the tires can...

Most falls involving aerial work platform (AWP) equipment can be traced to operator error and/or improper use. Reasons for falls may include: Occupant is not...