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...

Blame vs. Protection

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...

Stadium Builds

At stadiums across the country, first responders including police, fire, and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) depend on reliable two-way radio communication when lives and...
OSHA

How the OSHA Silica Standard Challenged Manufacturers to Push Innovation

September 23 marked a year since the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) sought to bring worker protections into the forefront by starting to...

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...

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...

Work Zone Safety

By Donna Campbell Watch for the orange barrels and signs of construction in progress as you navigate during the summer months; it’s a matter of...
driver behavior

Distracted: Understanding New Trends in Driver Behavior

Reviewing OSHA’s ten most frequently cited safety and health violations and the OSHA Fatal Four listing, an OSHA representative commented: “One remarkable thing about...

The Real Cost of Falls: Why it pays to be safe

It’s time to face the facts—falls happen. Most serious work-related injuries and deaths commonly result from falls that can and should be prevented. In...

Trench Safety Comes First

Trench Safety Month is scheduled for June of 2024, and in preparation National Utility Contractors Association (NUCA) is spreading the word of best safety...