Category: Hazards

September 25, 2023

For far too long, the construction industry has survived under the assumption that “safety culture” was about nothing more than hazard identification. Slips, trips and falls. Struck-by incidents. Airborne and material exposure. But recent data reveals that this long-held approach […]

September 7, 2023

Modular or prefabricated building methods are pitched as a way to cut down on labor, material, time and costs. And because most of the construction work is done in a factory setting instead of in the field, it’s also presented […]

September 6, 2023

Laydown yards are sitting ducks for thieves and vandals, but that’s not the only risk these high-value areas present. Organization and safety issues are of concern when large amounts of materials and equipment are being stored and moved on a […]

August 16, 2023

More than 1,000 workers suffer fatal accidents on construction sites across the United States every year. When it comes to non-fatal accidents, the number of recordable injuries climbs to nearly 70,000. Improving health and safety in the industry is a […]

August 10, 2023

It’s no surprise that construction laborers report more than double the number of nonfatal falls, slips or trips than all workers. While mitigating the risk of injuries makes the most sense to both businesses and employees, accidents still happen, and, […]

July 28, 2023

The US Department of Labour’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued a heat hazard alert to remind employers of their obligation to protect workers against heat illness or injury. The move comes as scientists confirmed that July was […]

July 26, 2023

Millions of Americans are currently experiencing the effects of extreme heat, which is growing in intensity, frequency, and duration due to the climate crisis. On July 27, 2023, President Biden is to convene Mayor Kate Gallego of Phoenix, Arizona, and […]

July 17, 2023

The announcement represents OSHA’s second attempt at enhancing electronic record requirements, the first of which was proposed by President Barack Obama’s administration in 2016 but later rolled back by President Donald Trump’s administration. Under the rule, covered employers will be […]

July 14, 2023

Eliminating workplace hazards entirely is always the safest way forward if possible, but some risks are unavoidable. As the weather grows warmer, many workers, especially in industries like construction, may find themselves facing extreme heat. Since you can’t reduce the […]

July 3, 2023

One of the biggest unsung success stories of the past few decades has been the widespread improvement in worksite safety in the U.S. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), worker injuries and illnesses have declined by 75% […]

May 17, 2023

Opposed to other industries, the construction industry is made up largely of an aging workforce with the percentage of employees 50 years and older doubling from 2003 to 2020. It’s actually a major threat to the industry, as employees are […]

May 10, 2023

Crane rigging is crucial to construction and industrial projects, but can be among the most dangerous. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, hundreds of injuries and deaths involving cranes occur each year1. With such high stakes, it’s time […]

May 5, 2023

The inherent dangers of operating on construction sites are all too apparent. Hazardous materials, elevated and below-grade structures, challenging environmental conditions, and the pressing need to meet strict deadlines are only a few of the risks that pose a threat […]

May 5, 2023

To help prevent collisions on site AMCS Technologies was brought in to manage the interference between crawler cranes and tower cranes on a large and busy jobsite in the USA. The French safety technology specialist said it is a world […]

May 2, 2023

Eleven men perch precariously on a metal beam, eating lunch, lighting cigarettes or drinking from glass bottles. Wearing only cloth caps as head protection, the men dwarf the hazy background of 1930s New York City and Central Park. Much has […]

April 28, 2023

Construction Safety Week provides daily topics for companies to plan activities, conversations and demonstrations throughout the week. Events this year include discussions around engagement, risk identification, brain health, continued education and action. Fundamental to these topics include conversations around two […]

April 27, 2023

The construction industry is one of the most dangerous workplaces in the United States, with falls to a lower level being the leading cause of accidental death among construction workers. According to a report from The U.S. Bureau of Labor […]

April 26, 2023

Viper+ automates the monitoring of safety policies set at the beginning of a project. The policies define where “safe” and “unsafe” areas are, and the system detects any violations of the policies while employees and equipment are working, according to […]

April 20, 2023

Do you have an idea for helping workers stay safe in the heat? The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced the launch of a nationwide competition for stakeholders in all industries to share their best tools […]

April 14, 2023

If there is a reason to improve safety for the 120,000 electrical power line workers in the U.S., you need only think about Cayce Seal of Bay St. Louis, Miss. While working on a power pole in New Orleans in […]