Facing the Pressure

As I think back to my days working on construction sites, I am reminded of the significant number of people involved in these projects....

EM 385-1-1: The Latest Revision is Out!

After nearly 3 years in its revision, the United States Army Corp of Engineers (USACE) EM 385-1-1, Safety and Health Requirements Manual, 2014 version...

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...

The War on Jobsite Injuries

Remote-controlled Demolition Machines: On a Mission for Safety By Peter Bigwood Shards of concrete, high working heights, falling rubble, piles of metal rebar—it’s often what a...

The Power of Pre-Task Safety and Health Plans

Pre-Task Planning is necessary to make any construction project successful. “Pre-Task Safety and Health Planning” is necessary to promote a safer and healthier work...

Tips for Operating Remote-controlled Robots Safely

Remote-controlled robots By Shawn Kirkpatrick Hydrodemolition robots are quickly growing in popularity as an effective and speedy method of concrete removal for repair and renovation. The...

Toolbox Talks

For safety to be an integral part of a company’s culture, it needs to be treated importantly every day. That’s means showcasing safety protocols...
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Gas Exposure Safety

Continued development and refinement of advanced low-power LED photometric infrared technology for LEL detection of hydrocarbon gases has made gas detection safer, simpler, and...

Commercial Floorcovering Safety

By John T. McGrath Jr. As the commercial construction industry continues to adapt to COVID-19 restrictions, including finding new ways to work safely and responsibly...

Rising to the Challenge of Fall Prevention

During construction of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge in the early 1900s, safety-conscious chief engineer, Joseph Strauss, was considered quite an innovator when he...