Critical Ventilation
The BILCO Company of New Haven, Connecticut, provided 93 smoke vents for the construction of a rocket manufacturing facility in Florida.
Smoke vents are a...
Germicidal LED
By Del Williams
Construction professionals have a golden retrofitting opportunity as commercial facilities expand their precautions against viruses: an effective new type of “germicidal” LED...
Fall Prevention
Falls continue to be the number one cause of jobsite deaths in construction, accounting for 35% of total fatalities from 2011 to 2020, according...
Four Steps to Keep Workers Safe in Severe Heat
Summer may be winding down, but in many regions, the heat hasn’t fully subsided yet. No one likes the feeling of being out in...
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...
New Tool: SC-SMIS
To help companies develop or improve their safety management resources and strengthen their jobsite safety climate, CPWR — The Center for Construction Research and...
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...
Tips for Operating Remote-controlled Robots Safely
Remote-controlled robots
By Shawn Kirkpatrick
Hydrodemolition robots are quickly growing in popularity as an effective and speedy method of concrete removal for repair and renovation. The...
Toolbox Talks
For safety to be an integral part of a company’s culture, it needs to be treated importantly every day. That’s means showcasing safety protocols...
Noise Exposure
By Rick Farrell
Construction is a noisy business. The average noise levels measured for various construction-related tasks range from almost 96 dbA for installing trench...









