Almost any job in the construction industry comes with its share of risk. On the average jobsite, you'll find multi-ton machines and construction materials...

Last year, more than 32,000 people lost their lives in motor vehicle accidents. Hundreds of thousands more were involved in accidents. In highway construction...

The job of snow and ice management professionals is to create safe driving and walking conditions for others. However, in the process it can...

Insight from the American Ladder Institute Every year, more than 300 people die in ladder-related accidents and thousands suffer disabling injuries. The American Ladder Institute...

In the construction industry, employees are exposed to some of the most physically demanding work environments. This is only exacerbated by potential harsh weather...

According to a survey published in January 2016 by the Associated General Contractors of American and Sage Construction Real Estate, U.S. private and public...

By Thomas Renner Workers are exposed to dangerous tasks in every construction job. It is part of the job, workers accept it, and do their...

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...

Construction work is inherently dangerous, but the risks faced by workers can vary significantly depending on where they're located. Despite being in an industry...

Whether young or old, short or tall, every employee has the right to be safe while performing tasks on the jobsite, and high-reach work...