It’s National Ladder Safety Month
Every year more than 350 people die in ladder-related accidents, and thousands suffer disabling injuries. The American Ladder Institute (ALI), a not-for-profit association dedicated...
Verifying the Training
FAST FACT:
Fast Fact: An estimated 6.5 million people work at approximately 252,000 construction sites across the U.S. on any given day. According to...
Essential Tips for Working on Sites in Winter
Winter may be on its way, but work never stops. On a construction site, winter doesn't just bring frost—it brings a whole host of...
Summer Jobsite Health
By Brian Ciciora
It’s that time of year again. The sun is out and the heat is here. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric...
6 Steps to Safe UTV Operation
As all-purpose work vehicles are becoming more common on construction sites, learning a few simple steps that could prevent a worksite accident involving these...
Tools Matter
Hand tools are crucial to the success of any project—and with a wide selection of hand tools available, finding the best tool for the...
Cargo Securement
Moving materials and heavy equipment to and from a worksite is serious business and it pays to be knowledgeable and vigilant.
A LOADED QUESTION
“Are we...
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...
Guidelines for Helmet Selection
Choosing the right helmet can be a daunting task. Helmets differ in style, price point, compliance with standards, and manufacturer’s claims of improved protection.
Selecting...
New Hires on the Rise in 2016: Fall Protection in...
According to a survey published in January 2016 by the Associated General Contractors of American and Sage Construction Real Estate, U.S. private and public...









