Construction Site Safety, Construction Techniques, Hazards
April 8, 2024
Via: ISHNConstruction 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 […]
Construction Site Safety, Hazards
March 20, 2024
Via: ISHNIt’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, […]
Construction Site Safety, Hazards, Regulations
March 20, 2024
Via: ENRIn December, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced it was replacing traditional hardhats for its employees with ANSI-Z89.1-certified Type II safety helmets when they work on sites. But some contractors had been requiring the more […]
Construction Site Safety, Hazards
March 8, 2024
Via: Construction DiveAt 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
February 26, 2024
Via: ISHNThe 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
February 22, 2024
Via: Construction DiveIn 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
January 2, 2024
Via: ISHNIndustrial 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
December 19, 2023
Via: Construction DiveAnother 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
December 6, 2023
Via: ISHNThe 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
November 28, 2023
Via: ISHNAfter 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
November 10, 2023
Via: ENRThe 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
October 18, 2023
Via: ISHNFalling 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
September 25, 2023
Via: Construction DiveFor 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
September 7, 2023
Via: Construction DiveModular 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
September 6, 2023
Via: ENRLaydown 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
August 16, 2023
Via: ISHNMore 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
August 10, 2023
Via: Construction DiveIt’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
July 28, 2023
Via: Construction EuropeThe 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
July 26, 2023
Via: ISHNMillions 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
July 17, 2023
Via: Construction DiveThe 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 […]