On-Site Safety
Having a dedicated risk and safety director pays dividends
By Murray Rice
I have been running a construction company for 15 years, and I am always...
Safety Factor: Working at Height
Duke LifePoint Hospital in Marquette, Michigan.
For many contractors, whether general, electrical, HVAC, or mechanical, every now and then a project comes along and its...
Upping the Standard
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...
NFPA 70E: Understanding the Risks of Non-Compliance
The U.S. Department of Labor estimates that more than 400 fatalities and nearly 10,000 serious injuries occur each year due to Arc Flash related...
5 Core Elements of Successful Safety Programs
Safety and health programs are recommended for all workplaces—from office buildings and construction jobsites to dairy farms and other industrial settings. These workplace safety...
Setting the Standard
There are several regulatory standards mandating the use and testing of in-service rubber insulating equipment to protect workers from electrical hazards. Regardless of the...
Stop, Start & Continue
How do you overcome the overwhelm and stress of dealing with the pandemic and the unfolding uncertainty as 2020 sprints towards December end and...
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...
Safety Factor
By Greg Austin
Safety concerns and issues are always looming large on construction sites due to the constantly changing and sometimes precarious surroundings, the handling...
Access Control
Access control is an idea whose time has come. A growing number of fleet owners are recognizing that it’s a wise investment because it...









