Category: Construction Site Safety

July 25, 2024

It’s been a hot summer. The U.S. has faced multiple heat waves. Monday was the hottest-ever recorded day on the planet, beating the record set just the day before, AP News reported. For many workers, that’s meant laboring in intense […]

July 10, 2024

Upcoming changes affecting how construction projects in New York City are permitted will have major ramifications for contractors there. On Dec. 11, the definition of a major building in the city’s building code will change from 10 stories to seven, […]

July 3, 2024

Extreme weather conditions can be a big challenge when operating overhead cranes, which are key machines used in manufacturing and construction. As such, understanding the effects of severe weather and implementing best practices is a vital part of keeping both […]

July 2, 2024

OSHA has had a National Emphasis Program on heat safety since April 2022, but the proposed rule would be an enforceable guideline, as opposed to general suggestions — such as the credo “water, rest, shade” — for helping protect workers […]

July 1, 2024

Fall protection equipment is vital for protecting individuals working at heights. To ensure the equipment works efficiently and is in excellent condition, you must have your fall protection equipment inspected annually. OSHA has many guidelines regarding fall protection systems so […]

June 19, 2024

Upholding construction fleet safety is essential for reducing accidents, increasing productivity and establishing best practices. Actions can range from using sensors for better construction fleet management to holding periodic training sessions about emerging issues. Making all sites and actions safer […]

June 19, 2024

From design/build condos to built-to-suit warehouses, one factor remains the highest priority regardless of the project type — the approach to upholding the highest level of safety. Although safety exists as a core value across all areas of the construction […]

June 11, 2024

The safety of workers on construction sites is not just a statistic; it’s a matter of life and death. In 2020 alone, there were a staggering 174,100 reported construction injuries and 1,034 tragic deaths, according to the U.S. Bureau of […]

May 28, 2024

In Chicago, the onus for scheduling required inspections falls on contractors, per the 2022 report. Other municipalities, such as New York City, follow the same mode. The 42 fully constructed buildings that OIG reviewed included 35 single-family homes, some of […]

May 20, 2024

The U.S. Dept. of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration is proposing $392,000 in penalties, after citing Chicago-area demolition subcontractor KLF Enterprises Inc. with 36 alleged violations—35 serious and one willful—for knowingly exposing workers to asbestos. OSHA also cited the […]

May 16, 2024

Construction sites are dynamic environments teeming with activity, equipment, and potential hazards. While the dangers from heavy machinery operation, electrical work, and fall hazards are well-recognized, numerous hidden risks lurk beneath the surface, posing significant threats to worker health and […]

May 16, 2024

When Troy Teepe worked on construction jobsites earlier in his career, he says he didn’t always follow safety protocols to a T. Today, he likens the confidence workers develop that causes them to skip safety measures to playing the lottery. […]

May 9, 2024

A Georgia construction contractor’s failure to enforce safety regulations at an Arcadia, Florida worksite led to a 31-year-old steel erector suffering fatal fall injuries, an incident caused by the same workplace safety violations for which federal inspectors cited the employer […]

May 8, 2024

Construction Safety Week is an annual opportunity for people, companies and even competitors to work together and celebrate the incredibly hard work done by people in our industry who make safety the foundation of everything they do and demonstrate their […]

May 7, 2024

Although injuries are on the rise, the DOB said fewer incident investigations required enforcement measures due to unsafe or illegal conditions by employers in 2023. When all safeguards are in place, those injuries are deemed to be an error on […]

April 29, 2024

Today’s technology can greatly enhance risk management capabilities, enabling construction firms to navigate uncertainties with greater confidence. By leveraging advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics, companies can proactively identify, assess and mitigate risks, increasing the likelihood of project […]

April 14, 2024

Extreme weather is becoming more frequent and severe due to climate change and is causing increased damage to U.S. transportation systems and supply chains, which were primarily designed before climate impacts were taken into consideration. “From wildfires shutting down freight […]

April 8, 2024

Construction involves many hazardous operations. Crane lifts are particularly concerning, as they present risks from heavy machinery, heights and heavy loads all at once. New 3D lift planning technology can minimize these dangers. What is 3D lift planning? Lift planning […]

March 28, 2024

Phoenix city officials have passed a new ordinance aimed at protecting workers for city contractors from the dangers of extreme heat. The move comes after a summer in which the city experienced a record-breaking 31 straight days with temperatures over […]

March 20, 2024

It’s no surprise that workers in the construction industry are at a high risk of accidents; the industry consistently ranks as one of the most dangerous in the U.S. The causes of workplace injuries have remained relatively unchanged over time, […]