EM 385-1-1: The Latest Revision is Out!
After nearly 3 years in its revision, the United States Army Corp of Engineers (USACE) EM 385-1-1, Safety and Health Requirements Manual, 2014 version...
New Solution for Elevator Drains
In 2023, New York City issued Technical Bulletin 2023-010, clarifying Section BC 3007.3 of its building code—a landmark update that reshaped how elevators in...
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...
Commercial Floorcovering Safety
By John T. McGrath Jr.
As the commercial construction industry continues to adapt to COVID-19 restrictions, including finding new ways to work safely and responsibly...
Contractor Safety Systems That Work
Contractors have long been integral to the construction industry, but in 2025, they represent a larger share of the active workforce than ever before....
Building a Safety Culture That Pays Off
Safety accountability starts with a hard truth. The total cost of work injuries in 2023 hit $176.5 billion, with more than 220,000 preventable deaths...
Emergency Evacuation
Underground construction is especially dangerous, particularly in large urban areas with pipes, wires, and infrastructure that keep a city connected. When Walsh/Shea Corridor Constructors...
Less Injuries
The construction industry is easily one of the country’s riskiest. Approximately 20% of worker deaths in the U.S. occur in the construction field, even...
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...
Culture of Safety
JLG Industries offers a new whitepaper, "Adopting a Culture of Safety", which outlines six steps companies can take to create a safe, productive workplace....