Injury and illness prevention programs are a major focus for modern construction firms. They might be called accident prevention programs, injury and illness prevention programs, or safety and health programs, but they usually all derive … about How to Implement an Accident Prevention Plan
How to Implement an Accident Prevention Plan
How to Make Your Superintendent the Safest Super in the World
One of the toughest aspects of a superintendent’s job is safety. They often visit work sites to ensure everything’s in order from a safety perspective. But, as soon as they walk away, someone removes a … about How to Make Your Superintendent the Safest Super in the World
Only You Can Prevent a Safety Violation
With all the safety courses and toolbox talks going on, it’s hard to imagine that anyone on a construction site today can forget to put on safety glasses, wear a hardhat, safely climb a ladder, … about Only You Can Prevent a Safety Violation
Construction’s Most Common Hazardous Substances
Hazardous substances come in many forms including gases, vapors, fumes, dusts, and mists and construction jobsites have more than their fair share of these substances. Manufacturers publish material safety data sheets that explain the properties, … about Construction’s Most Common Hazardous Substances
Construction’s Deadliest: The Top 5 OSHA Violations (and How to Avoid Them)
Lack of fall protection and improper use of scaffolding contributed to nearly 40% of construction fatalities in 2014. While the industry voices concern over the high fines for these violations, the damage is far greater … about Construction’s Deadliest: The Top 5 OSHA Violations (and How to Avoid Them)
Safety Culture and Safety Climate: What’s the Difference?
Safety culture encompasses “the deeply held, but often unspoken, safety-related beliefs, attitudes, and values that interact with an organization’s systems, practices, people, and leadership to establish norms about how things are done in the organization,” … about Safety Culture and Safety Climate: What’s the Difference?
How to Lower the Risk of Work Injuries with These 6 Exercises
Work related injuries on the jobsite are no joke. Think about the specific muscles in your body that are endlessly repeating same motion on a typical day. The construction industry has a very high rate … about How to Lower the Risk of Work Injuries with These 6 Exercises
Why Fall Protection Continues To Be OSHA’s Top Offender Year, Over Year, Over Year
At the top of the most often cited is fall protection. Believe it or not, it’s held this position for six years in a row. It’s not difficult to see why OSHA inspectors take this … about Why Fall Protection Continues To Be OSHA’s Top Offender Year, Over Year, Over Year
Health Effects and Legal Remedies for Silica Exposure
OSHA recently adopted a new set of requirements for protecting workers from exposure to silica dust. Unfortunately, those who already suffer from health effects caused by exposure to this dust, a condition commonly called silicosis, have … about Health Effects and Legal Remedies for Silica Exposure
6 Government Contracting Trends for 2017
Government construction work is always at the mercy of budgets, politics, and the economy. While federal budget and infrastructure talks are a long way from making any big changes in federal contracting over the near … about 6 Government Contracting Trends for 2017
