OSHA

OSHA Updates: New Submission Requirements for Injury and Illness Records

by Ashley Meredith Strittmatter, Chelsea N. Hayes | Aug 25, 2023
OSHA | Safety

As of Jan. 1, 2024, employers of a certain size in "high-hazard" industries—including construction—must submit additional information regarding workplace safety.

Keeping Your Workers Safe When Air Quality Isn’t

by Kim Ritchie | Jul 13, 2023
OSHA | PPE | Safety | Wellness

The Canadian wildfires are still burning, and while the smoke might have dissipated in the U.S., long-term effects can hang around.

Bridges Need More Attention

by Christoph Klauser | Jun 21, 2023
Infrastructure | Markets | OSHA | Safety

Weigh in motion and structural health monitoring can help better protect some of the world's most sensitive and important infrastructure.

Examining Best Practices for Fire Protection of Critical Systems in Buildings

by Jon Jones | Jun 14, 2023
OSHA | Safety

Since the 1800s, fire safety has been standard practice in commercial construction. Today, that practice has greatly evolved.

OSHA Joins the EEOC in Analyzing Unsafe Construction Environments

by Cameron S. Hill Sr. | Jun 6, 2023
Culture | Diversity | OSHA | Safety

How equity in the workplace affects safety on construction sites.

How to Manage Occupational Heat-Related Illnesses

by Deepa Rajakrishnan | May 17, 2023
OSHA | PPE | Safety | Total Human Health | Wellness

Read this list of the top five heat-related illnesses in construction, including how to avoid them if you can and resolve them if you can't.

Evolving Climate Patterns and Extreme Weather Demand New Building Methods

by Annette Rubin | May 9, 2023
Infrastructure | Markets | OSHA | Safety

If it isn't broken, you still might need to fix it—especially when it comes to outdated, unsafe construction methods and materials.

Falling Short: Construction Must Prioritize Worker Safety

by Mark McGhiey | May 3, 2023
Insurance | OSHA | Risk | Safety

How to protect your workers—and your wallet—from falls and fall claims.