Head Protection 101: Selecting the Right Head Protection for Your Work Environment
Head protection in construction has advanced well beyond the simple (but effective) hard hat—but not all helmets are made equal.
Winterize Your Worksites for Optimal Safety and Productivity
Winter brings unique challenges to construction projects. Learn how to prepare your worksites to maintain productivity and safety.
Common Construction Eye Injuries and How to Prevent Them
Construction can expose workers to hazards that permanently damage their eyesight. Learn how to prevent eye injuries in the field by using the proper safety equipment.
Know When to Replace Your Safety Gloves
Construction workers should wear gloves to protect their hands. Look for these warning signs that your gloves need to be replaced when inspecting them before and
Safely Perform a Lockout/Tagout on a Jobsite
Contractors should use the lockout/tagout system every time a machine needs to be repaired.
Improve Helmet and Hard Hat Safety, Maintenance
Head protection is more complicated than putting on a hat.
Avoid Jobsite Injuries With a Confined Space Rescue Plan
Managers can use the following guide to create a cohesive rescue plan for confined spaces.
Working Safely With Silica: Health Hazards and OSHA Compliance
Breathing in silica dust remains one of the most common hazards in the construction industry.
Calculating Shock: Absorbing Lanyard Fall Clearance for Construction Workers
OSHA requires fall protection at heights more than six feet from the next work level. Know how to calculate fall clearance so workers can safely focus on the task
Understanding and Using LEL Gas Monitors on a Construction Site
Odorless, colorless combustible gases can easily leak into the workplace without anyone realizing it. Every construction site should have at least one LEL gas monitor
The ABCDs of Fall Safety
Contractors with employees working on elevated surfaces can use the ABCDs of Fall Safety to make sure their employees are using the right fall safety equipment.
Nine Electrical Hazards to Watch Out For
Electrical hazards can be difficult to spot, so everyone on the jobsite should know the basics of electric safety. Here are nine electrical hazards to watch out