By Del Williams Construction professionals have a golden retrofitting opportunity as commercial facilities expand their precautions against viruses: an effective new type of “germicidal” LED...

In the business of improving infrastructure, work occurs in high-risk environments where fall hazards are common. In fact, falls have been the leading cause...

Creating and implementing a respiratory protection program can be a complex and challenging task, from exposure assessments to respirator selection to fit testing, a...

An inexperienced trencher operator can cause costly mistakes. From start to finish, educate yourself on the task at hand—know your digging conditions, recognize potential...

New generation of pure sine wave inverters simplify installation, maintenance In the event of a building-wide power outage, electrical engineers and contractors have several options...

The use of hydraulic technology allows for a degree of high force and control that cannot easily be achieved with other forms of equipment....

Back in October 2016, OSHA released a preliminary list of the 10 most frequently cited safety and health violations for the fiscal year. The...

The importance of sleep for safety’s sake On a basic level, it’s probably true that we all understand that getting a good night’s sleep is...

The construction industry is one of the most dangerous industries to work in. It has the second highest number of occupational deaths, and recent...

Cold weather, snow, and ice pose significant safety challenges for contractors and construction companies, and indoor operations can also produce potentially hazardous conditions. Winter...