Digital Tool Adoption

If you’ve been in the industry long enough, you’ll notice a trend in the average age of its code professionals. A report released in...

20-Foot Working Radius

In a recent ACT article, John Schoppert discussed the most common OSHA citations under the new Crane & Derrick standard: Failure to ensure Signalperson...

Personal Fall Protection Systems for Aerial Work Platform Equipment

Most falls involving aerial work platform (AWP) equipment can be traced to operator error and/or improper use. Reasons for falls may include: Occupant is not...

The Benefits of IIPP: Is it a “Do it Yourself” Project?

One of the critical elements of a leading safety culture is the development and implementation of an effective Injury and Illness Prevention Program (I2P2/IIPP)....

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...

There's a Chill in the Air

The Weather Channel showcased the blizzard that struck North Dakota in early December. Near-zero visibility, drifted snow blocking roads, and snow plows fueled and...

Safety Truths

Predictive analytics can be used to predict and prevent workplace injuries According to Predictive Solutions, workplace injuries can be predicted. Confirmed by research conducted by...

Avoiding Needless Tragedy

A federal workplace safety investigation has found a Glenburn general contractor's decisions to ignore an onsite expert's repeated warnings and the company's own site-specific safety...

Getting a Grip on Mobile Workplace Slips

Tips for keeping your work crews sure-footed Slips happen. A simple misstep on a wet walkway or gunky ladder rung can send you reeling. When...
Leveraging technology to improve driver and worksite safety

Data for Decisions

By Kevin Vonesh Safety and health programs need to be effective; there must be an institutional buy-in from the top down Jobsite safety is top of...