Contractors are moving quickly to develop standardized playbooks on how to install air quality safeguards for permanent structures in the wake of the pandemic.
Aligning Subcontractors’ Safety Culture With the General Contractor’s
How can general contractors ensure their subcontractors’ safety culture aligns with expectations? Due diligence and active leadership are critical to align safety cultures, ensuring a safe work experience for all.
Safely Getting Back on the Jobsite
Staying current with OSHA and CDC guidelines is key to staying safe on the jobsite. Safety now encompasses PPEs, masks, hand sanitation station, disinfecting workspaces and social distancing.
Spotlight on Safety: Electrical Hazards and Best Practices
Electrical safety is a collective responsibility, so construction professionals must understand the fundamentals, best practices for preventing injury and what to do when an accident occurs.
How to Enhance Safety Training and Compliance Across the Supply Chain
Risk management software can help contractors reduce administrative tasks while integrating health and safety criteria into vendor prequalification efforts.
The Visitor Playbook for Contractors
Keeping workers and visitors safe on the jobsite is a challenge during the pandemic. Following OSHA regulations will help contractors provide a safety and healthy workplace.
Get Ready Before a Storm Strikes: Prepare Outdoor Power Equipment to Ride It Out
It’s important to prepare for severe weather such as storms, hurricanes, tornados, floods and wildfires. OPEI offers the following tips to help construction executives be ready before dangerous weather strikes.
COVID-19: OSHA, Worker’s Compensation and Lawsuit Risks
The best line of defense against COVID-19 is proactively tracking live field data to mitigate the risk of lawsuits, OHSA fines and workman’s compensation—and keeping workers safe.











