COVID-19 Emergency Standard to Exclude Construction
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has applied its COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard only to the health care industry.
How the Pandemic Pushed the Construction Industry Five Years Into the Future
The pandemic propelled the construction industry to adopt technologies that keep workers safe. The future of construction depends on continued adoption.
Five Steps for Monitoring and Improving Contractor Safety
One in five deaths among U.S. workers is in construction. Supply chain risk management software can help construction companies protect their subcontractors, suppliers and businesses.
Don’t Drop the Ball (or the Load): Crane Safety Best Practices
In addition to complying with crane certification, training and evaluation requirements, there are best practices construction employers can implement for worker safety around cranes.
OSHA Provides Resources to Prevent Heat Illness and Death on Construction Jobsites
OSHA offers numerous resources that will help to protect workers from heat.
Construction Safety Concerns: The Fatal Four and Heat Safety
While construction jobsites have a multitude of potential hazards for workers, especially in hot summer months, many can be mitigated with training, safety measures, policies and use of PPE.
Construction Excluded From OSHA’s COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard
OSHA has implemented a comprehensive COVID-19 workplace safety standard for the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Construction is excluded from the ETS.
Be Prepared With Emergency Response Planning
Construction relies on constant on-site safety. Re-evaluating emergency action plans help reduce project risks—and construction sites—from start to finish.
