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Category: Hazards


Construction Site Safety, Hazards

Workers raised concerns before Boise hangar collapse

March 8, 2024

Via: Construction Dive

At least two people employed by Big D Builders told the police that they had voiced concerns to the project’s supervisor, and a supervisor for Boise-based Inland Crane, which was working on the project, said he told Durrant the beams […]


Construction Site Safety, Hazards

ASSP publishes first standard on heat stress in construction

February 26, 2024

Via: ISHN

The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) has published the first national voluntary consensus standard addressing heat stress for workers in construction and demolition operations. Hundreds of thousands of workers frequently face outdoor hazards such as high heat and humidity. […]


Construction Site Safety, Hazards

Construction fire safety at ‘major crossroads,’ industry expert says

February 22, 2024

Via: Construction Dive

In my two decades as a certified fire investigator, I have seen firsthand how fire can cause devastation to livelihoods and site assets, costing millions of dollars in damage and causing significant hits to project timelines and brand reputations. For […]


Construction Site Safety, Hazards

The most dangerous safety threat in industrial work might be mental health

January 2, 2024

Via: ISHN

Industrial work is inherently dangerous. The careers can be advantageous, but accidents happen due to heavy machinery, materials and increased risks of slips, falls, and entrapments. However, none of those are the largest safety threats to workers in industrial fields […]


Construction Site Safety, Hazards

Construction had the most fatalities of any industry last year

December 19, 2023

Via: Construction Dive

Another trend also continued in construction: The “Fatal Four” — falls, struck-bys, caught-in/betweens and electrocutions — killed the majority of workers. Other nationwide takeaways from the BLS report include: A U.S. worker died every 96 minutes in 2022, compared to […]


Construction Site Safety, Hazards

Boosting mental resilience: How to safeguard construction workers’ well-being

December 6, 2023

Via: ISHN

The safety of construction workers is undoubtedly of utmost importance. Construction hazards are rampant and extremely dangerous. The field is known for these dangers, but some lesser-known issues need to be brought to light. The mental well-being of construction employees […]


Construction Site Safety, Hazards

Wisconsin roofing contractor fined $180k for repeatedly failing to protect workers from deadly fall hazards

November 28, 2023

Via: ISHN

After an Overhead Solutions LLC manager attended an on-site training discussion on fall hazards on May 25, 2023, federal workplace safety inspectors observed the company’s employees working about 30 feet above ground on a Menasha, Wisconsin apartment complex roof without […]


Construction Site Safety, Hazards

Construction Nonfatal-Injury Illness Rate Dips, as Cases Rise Slightly

November 10, 2023

Via: ENR

The construction industry showed improvement last year in a key safety indicator, its rate of nonfatal jobsite injuries and illnesses, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports. But the bureau’s report, released Nov. 8, also shows the number of nonfatal construction […]


Construction Site Safety, Hazards

Tool tethering is key to protect yourself and others

October 18, 2023

Via: ISHN

Falling tools can injure workers when dropped from elevated surfaces, even if those workers are wearing hard hats. Something as light as a wrench can reach a speed of nearly 80 miles per hour if it falls 200 feet straight […]


Construction Site Safety, Hazards

Why you should rethink what you know about construction safety

September 25, 2023

Via: Construction Dive

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 […]


Construction Site Safety, Hazards

Modular building creates fewer jobsite hazards, but isn’t without dangers

September 7, 2023

Via: Construction Dive

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 […]


Construction Site Safety, Hazards

Spotlight on Site Cameras for Construction Laydown Yards

September 6, 2023

Via: ENR

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 […]


Construction Site Safety, Hazards

How BIM technology improves health and safety on construction sites

August 16, 2023

Via: ISHN

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 […]


Construction Site Safety, Hazards

How to support the mental health of an injured employee

August 10, 2023

Via: Construction Dive

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, […]


Construction Site Safety, Hazards

US Department of Labor issues heat hazard alert, steps up inspections in construction

July 28, 2023

Via: Construction Europe

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 […]


Construction Site Safety, Hazards

Biden to announce first-ever hazard alert to protect workers from extreme heat

July 26, 2023

Via: ISHN

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 […]


Construction Site Safety, Hazards, News

OSHA electronic recordkeeping rule to take effect in 2024

July 17, 2023

Via: Construction Dive

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 […]


Construction Site Safety, Hazards

Technology helps improve worker safety in hot environments

July 14, 2023

Via: ISHN

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 […]


Construction Site Safety, Hazards

Premium PPE: Worth the investment?

July 3, 2023

Via: Construction Dive

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% […]


Construction Site Safety, Hazards

Safety considerations for older employees in the construction industry

May 17, 2023

Via: ISHN

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 […]