Telehandler Manbasket
By Brian Hatch and Susan Doyle
Manbasket or MEWP (Mobile Elevated Work Platform) is a name for different tools used to obtain the same outcome:...
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...
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...
A Safer Jobsite Starts with the Right Mindset and a Strong...
The construction industry geared up for Safety Week (May 7–11). Now its fifth year, what began as a joint initiative between the Construction Industry...
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...
High Stakes
State Departments of Transportation (DOTs) are spending a lot of time discussing safety. They generate marketing materials, create billboards, and launch compelling advertising campaigns....
The Four E’s of a SMART Safety Culture
What is the best way to reduce accidents in the workplace? According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), developing a strong safety...
Fire Safety
Today, the owners of a growing number of non-standard building designs like museums, arenas, stadiums, and structures with atria or large open spaces are...
Aerial Access Equipment
Apparently workers on scaffolding are tougher than most. For them, fall protection is not required by OSHA until 10 feet (pity the poor worker...
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...