Safe in Severe Heat

Four Steps to Keep Workers Safe in Severe Heat

Summer may be winding down, but in many regions, the heat hasn’t fully subsided yet. No one likes the feeling of being out in...

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...

Maneuverability Value

According to the National Safety Council, fatigued worker productivity costs USA employers between $1,200 and $3,100 every year. In the construction industry, which places...

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...

7 Summer Safety Tips

Summer is a great time for construction work, but a brutal time for construction workers. Excessive heat and sun exposure pose significant dangers, such...

Rearview Cameras

By Gary Manske Construction Safety Week (May) and National Safety Month (June) have many companies thinking about how to improve safety on the jobsite. While...

Noise Exposure

By Rick Farrell Construction is a noisy business. The average noise levels measured for various construction-related tasks range from almost 96 dbA for installing trench...

Panic Buttons

Upgrade as technologies advance for safety monitoring By Chris Holbert Workplace injuries are the enemy of productivity and employee satisfaction. If a worker is forced to...

Accountability Matters

Contract workers are a common sight at many facilities. These workers often perform very specialized and potentially hazardous tasks, such as confined space entry...

EHS Trends in Construction

As the construction industry evolves, the focus on safety intensifies, marking a significant shift towards protecting its most valuable asset: its workforce. This commitment...