New Hires on the Rise in 2016: Fall Protection in...
The lack of qualified workers—including those skilled in fall protection—has raised concerns that the construction industry will not be able to capitalize on this...
Safety First: Construction Industry Edition
In the construction industry, most agree safety should be the number one priority, putting heavy emphasis on training precautions on worksites. Unfortunately, for many...
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...
Drones & Sensors
In the construction industry, employees are exposed to some of the most physically demanding work environments. This is only exacerbated by potential harsh weather...
Focus on Fall Protection PPR
Understanding Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements and American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standards for fall protection, as well as identifying the risks...
Accountability Matters
Contract workers are a common sight at many facilities. These workers often perform very specialized and potentially hazardous tasks, such as confined space entry...
Construction Opioid Epidemic: 2016 Outlook on Managing Risks
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...
Remote Control Welding Technologies Part II
In last month’s issue, remote control benefits and the technology available for Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) were...
Invest in Safety: Part 1 of 2
When Paul O’Neill started as the Alcoa CEO in 1987, the aluminum manufacturing giant was in trouble. Several of its recent product launches had...
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...