Fall Protection

The right equipment for leading and sharp edge situations By Raymond Mann, QSSP, and Carly Engels Johnston Working at height can be a risky business. That’s...

Are You Ready for Compliance?

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...

Achieving Star: Company recognized by OSHA for safety commitment

At Hypertherm, we believe our employees, who we refer to as our associates, are key to our success and that no associate should ever...

Myths & Misconceptions of Fall Protection

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...

EHS Trends in Construction

As the construction industry evolves, the focus on safety intensifies, marking a significant shift towards protecting its most valuable asset: its workforce. This commitment...

Netting Systems

Construction managers, general contractors, and building owners are certainly familiar with safety netting systems and the reasons to install them, which include protecting workers...
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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...

Fall Protection

The Watts Reservoir was built by the Pueblo Board of Waterworks just outside of Pueblo, Colorado, in 1931 as a cast-in-place tank that measured...

Don’t Sacrifice Safety for Productivity

The risk of falls from elevated working heights is very real. According to Liberty Mutual’s 2013 Workplace Safety Index, these types of incidents ranked...

New Tool: SC-SMIS

To help companies develop or improve their safety management resources and strengthen their jobsite safety climate, CPWR —  The Center for Construction Research and...