Out of Harm’s Way
Workers on roadway construction jobsites are exposed to possible injury and death from moving construction vehicles and equipment. The National Institute for Occupational Safety...
Rethinking Soda With Lunch
Possible link between sweetened drinks and depression
Drinking sweetened beverages—either sugar-sweetened or diet—may be linked with a slightly higher depression risk, while drinking coffee may...
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...
Creating a Safer Work Environment
The Halo Light™ Personal Active Safety System Improved Safety During Nighttime Resurfacing and Repaving Project
Safety is a key concern across many jobs and industries,...
Culture of Safety
JLG Industries offers a new whitepaper, "Adopting a Culture of Safety", which outlines six steps companies can take to create a safe, productive workplace....
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...
The Power of Pre-Task Safety and Health Plans
Pre-Task Planning is necessary to make any construction project successful. “Pre-Task Safety and Health Planning” is necessary to promote a safer and healthier work...
The Safety Net
Whether you’re aware of it or not, you’re always looking out for your personal safety, as well as for others. Don’t believe it? Think...
Competent Ladder Inspectors: A Must-Have for the Jobsite
How should we inspect our ladders? And who should do it”? These are a couple of the most common questions heard at ladder safety...
Caught on Camera
Worksites can be dangerous places. The potential for deaths and injuries caused by moving machinery and equipment should not be underestimated. According to the...