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Don’t Overlook Asbestos Inspections Before Demolition or Renovation

by Jessica Rosenblatt, Scott Dismukes | Oct 6, 2020
OSHA | PPE | Safety

Owners and contractors should be aware that a licensed asbestos inspector must conduct a National Emissions Standard Hazardous Air Pollutant inspection before demolition or renovation of a building.

COVID-19 Construction: Temporary Solutions Protect Product and People

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

by David Perecman | Sep 8, 2020
Equipment | OSHA | Safety | Wellness

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

by Capreece Serna | Aug 26, 2020
OSHA | Risk Management | Safety | Wellness

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

by Kris Kiser | Aug 17, 2020
Equipment | OSHA | Safety | Tools

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.

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Don’t Overlook Asbestos Inspections Before Demolition or Renovation

COVID-19 Construction: Temporary Solutions Protect Product and People

Aligning Subcontractors’ Safety Culture With the General Contractor’s

Safely Getting Back on the Jobsite

Spotlight on Safety: Electrical Hazards and Best Practices

How to Enhance Safety Training and Compliance Across the Supply Chain

The Visitor Playbook for Contractors

Get Ready Before a Storm Strikes: Prepare Outdoor Power Equipment to Ride It Out

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