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Historic Heat is Threatening the Construction Industry and Its Workers

by Tom Miller | Sep 21, 2023
OSHA | PPE | Safety | Wellness

Historic heat is plaguing construction crews nationwide. Companies need to prioritize worker safety now before it gets hotter.

Common Construction Eye Injuries and How to Prevent Them

by Rick Pedley | Sep 14, 2023
OSHA | PPE | Safety

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.

Building Resiliency: Withstanding Wildfires and Other Natural Disasters

by Bill Creedon | Aug 31, 2023
OSHA | PPE | Risk | Risk Management | Safety

As wildfires and other natural disasters become increasingly frequent and severe, the construction industry must proactively assess the risks associated with them.

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.
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