Saving Lives Onsite
Creating awareness of common causes of construction fatalities—electrocution, fall hazards, “caught in-between” accidents and incidents involving large equipment—ensures crews stay safe.
Building Policies and Procedures Around Medical Marijuana Laws
Construction professionals must balance complying with often divergent federal and state laws, maintaining a safe work environment and protecting employees’ rights.
Closing the Sustainability Gap in Construction
Globally, the construction industry fails in its efforts to improve sustainability when it comes to environment, labor and human rights, ethics and sustainable procurement practices.
Innovating to Save Lives: How Construction Technology Reduces Jobsite Risks
With digital-based training, contractors can track employee training, store documents digitally and export training records when a third-party requires proof of training.
Four Simple Tips to Protect Injured Workers
There are four simple things contractors can do when a worker is injured that protects the injured worker and sends a message to all employees that safety is a priority.
2019’s Biggest Labor and Employment Moves Affecting Construction
While the NLRB, DOL, EEOC and OSHA dominated employment law changes in 2019, expect more changes that directly impact the construction workplace in 2020.
NDAA Conference Report Contains Provisions Affecting Contractors
The conference report for the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2020 passed the House on Dec. 11 and is expected to be enacted into law.
Beyond Experience Modification Rate: The Effect of a Good Safety Program
While an EMR is valuable data, and something contractors can and should be proud of, contractors should not base their safety practices on that information.
