Category: Construction Site Safety

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 […]

September 5, 2023

The General Duty Clause of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (Federal OSHA) requires employers to provide a workplace free from recognized hazards that may cause serious injury or death. This clause is often used by OSHA to enforce fall […]

August 31, 2023

DOL’s announcement has been months in the making. During a June 2021 congressional hearing, former Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh told lawmakers the department was reviewing its overtime regulations, and the agency later confirmed a review shortly afterward. The agency […]

August 31, 2023

While ABC said it will review the proposed rule and assess options for a legal challenge, unions came out in its favor. “NABTU supports DOL and OSHA ensuring construction workers have safe workplaces including ensuring that our union representatives, who […]

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 16, 2023

Construction businesses have significant safety responsibilities. Not only do companies have to ensure that finished buildings are suitable for safe use, but also that every step along the way to project completion includes hazard protection procedures. This can be challenging, […]

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 21, 2023

The U.S. Department of Labor today announced a notice of proposed rulemaking to clarify the personal protective equipment standard for the construction industry. The current standard does not state clearly that PPE must fit each affected employee properly, which the […]

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 17, 2023

Massive heat waves have hit large swaths of the U.S. this summer, breaking records for high temperatures across the country. And it’s about to get worse. About 21% of U.S. residents live in areas where heat levels could become dangerously […]

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 6, 2023

More than 5,000 workers sustained a fatal injury in American workplaces in 2021. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), this figure is equal to one person every 101 minutes. While the number of fatal injuries has increased compared […]

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 […]