Construction Opioid Epidemic: 2016 Outlook on Managing Risks

The construction market is one of the leading industries requiring lifting, pulling, tugging, and the operation of heavy machinery and equipment. That’s why it’s...

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...

AI Video Telematics

The construction industry is one of the most dangerous industries to work in. It has the second highest number of occupational deaths, and recent...

J. J. Keller Launches VR Safety Training

J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. has announced the release of virtual reality training, now available in its online training solution. Accessible with a...

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...

Make the Switch, Save a Life

A new Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) study involving 196 cooling towers nationwide found that 84 percent contained Legionella DNA, indicating that the...

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...

You May Never Feel a Thing

Portland cement, specifically when wet, is a caustic and abrasive substance found in building materials, such as concrete, mortar, plaster, grout, stucco, and terrazzo....

Crane “Fall Zones” Are Larger Than They Appear

Concerning crane suspended loads, OSHA states that the fall zone is considered to be “the area (including, but not limited to, the area directly...

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...