OSHA made hard hats mandatory in the 70s By Stacey Simmons Millions of workers wear hard hats every day on their jobsites. But that critical piece...

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

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

What do a large Texas oil refinery and construction subcontractor have in common? Both may rely upon the use of contingent workers to expand...

Complying with applicable OSHA standards for safety By Michael Rubin, CSP and Kelly O’Connor The duty to have fall protection in construction (OSHA section 1926.501) regularly...

As more construction workers return to jobsites, construction business owners are grappling with what the new normal looks like and how they can protect...

Due to COVID-19, health and safety are the top motives for having employees work remotely … and health and safety will be the driving...

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...

Whether young or old, short or tall, every employee has the right to be safe while performing tasks on the jobsite, and high-reach work...

Fleet managers today are responsible for keeping their equipment moving, and tires play a critical role in achieving this goal. This is why it...