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Home » Topic » Safety » OSHA

Mind the Gap: Ensuring Proper Edge Fall Protection

by Evelyn Long | Jan 20, 2026
Safety | OSHA | PPE

Falls are a leading cause of fatalities in the construction industry, but they can be prevented with the right protection.

Where, When, How: Analyzing 2025 Construction Safety Incidents

by Construction Executive | Jan 20, 2026
Safety | OSHA | PPE | Total Human Health | Wellness

Is 9:00 A.M. the new midnight? Report reveals why it's a dangerous time on construction jobsites.

Hiring Is a Safety Practice: Building a Culture That Starts With Your People

by R.J. Frasca | Dec 18, 2025
Safety | OSHA | Total Human Health | Wellness

When your construction safety culture isn't working, screen and screen again.

Is a Zero-Injury Culture in Construction a Pipe Dream?

by Evelyn Long | Dec 11, 2025
Safety | OSHA | PPE | Total Human Health | Wellness

Building professionals aim for a zero-injury culture as project complexity and workforce demands increase. Is this goal attainable?

Fire Protection You Can Trust Starts With the Right Testing

by Fernanda Gregati | Nov 17, 2025
Safety | OSHA | PPE

Fire protection systems are only as good as their testing reveals. Make sure your buildings and jobsites are equipped appropriately.
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Why Hurricane Preparedness Isn’t About the Property

by Brad Hill | Oct 29, 2025
Safety | OSHA | PPE | Total Human Health

As Hurricane Melissa made landfall this week as a category five storm, it serves as a stark reminder to the construction industry to always be prepared, even at the end of storm season.
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So You Want to Build a Safety Plan

by Construction Executive | Oct 23, 2025
Safety | OSHA | Total Human Health | Uncategorized | Wellness

Not all construction company safety plans are created equal—nor should they be.

Why the Total Recordable Incident Rate Doesn’t Tell the Whole Safety Story

by David Tibbetts | Oct 9, 2025
OSHA | Safety | Wellness

A total recordable incident rate of zero isn't necessarily a good thing—or a real thing.
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