The Forgotten Worker
On any given day at a major construction site, hundreds of workers from dozens of different companies move through a maze of steel, scaffolding,...
Data for Decisions
By Kevin Vonesh
Safety and health programs need to be effective; there must be an institutional buy-in from the top down
Jobsite safety is top of...
Focus on Fall Protection PPR
Understanding Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements and American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standards for fall protection, as well as identifying the risks...
New Rules Support Small Firms
The U.S. Department of Labor has updated its penalty guidelines to support small businesses and eliminate workplace hazards. This new guidance on penalty and...
Why technology may be the answer to workplace accidents in the...
Every year, accidents on construction sites across the globe lead to fatalities and serious injuries. Indeed, incidents such as falling from scaffolding or being...
Innovations in Excavation
National Trench Safety’s (NTS) Director of Strategic Operations, Eric Juhl, traveled to the United Kingdom to visit vendors who manufacture large hydraulic bracing. But...
Make the Switch, Save a Life
A new Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) study involving 196 cooling towers nationwide found that 84 percent contained Legionella DNA, indicating that the...
WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION: Safe Kit
Safe Kit CEO Euricka Alugas’ dedication to service has always been the driving force behind her vision. She founded Safe Kit, a 100-percent woman-owned...
Safety Awareness at Every Stage of the Construction Process
By George Cesarini
Despite advances in technology, fall safety on construction sites continues to be a concern. In 2017 alone, the construction industry suffered more...
Supplying Headlamps
Construction companies have a duty to protect employees by providing a safe work environment and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required for the job. However,...