Manage Jobsite Safety

By Mike Merrill Given everything the construction industry has faced this year, it should come as no surprise companies are exploring different ways to trim...

Heavy Equipment Training

CM Labs simulator program elevates city’s operator training In Toledo, Ohio, the Department of Public Service and the Department of Public Utilities together employ more...

Construction Safety

Ken Wengert, vice president of risk control for Travelers Construction, Energy and Marine Risk Control teams, shares about safety concerns in 2023 through an...
smoke vents

Critical Ventilation

The BILCO Company of New Haven, Connecticut, provided 93 smoke vents for the construction of a rocket manufacturing facility in Florida. Smoke vents are a...

Hidden Dangers

While the dangers in construction are apparent, they can be difficult to control in constantly changing work environments. In order to protect workers from...

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...

Jobsite Injuries

In a recent analysis of Travelers’ workers’ compensation data over a 5-year period (2015-2019), we found that almost half—48%—of all construction workers’ compensation claims...

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...
winter construction

Be Prepared

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

20-Foot Working Radius

In a recent ACT article, John Schoppert discussed the most common OSHA citations under the new Crane & Derrick standard: Failure to ensure Signalperson...