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Three Common Causes of Electrocution on Construction Sites and How to Avoid Them

by Randy Dombrowski | Apr 24, 2025
OSHA | PPE | Risk | Risk Management | Safety | Wellness

Electricity is an unavoidable presence on every construction site—but electrocution doesn’t have to be. Here’s how to keep crews safe.

Helping Workers With Disabilities Navigate the Construction Jobsite

by Evelyn Long | Apr 17, 2025
OSHA | Safety | Wellness | Workforce

Whether from an on-the-job accident or off-the-job incident, some construction workers have to navigate the jobsite with physical disabilities.

Head Protection 101: Selecting the Right Head Protection for Your Work Environment

by Rick Pedley | Feb 19, 2025
OSHA | PPE | Safety | Wellness

Head protection in construction has advanced well beyond the simple (but effective) hard hat—but not all helmets are made equal.

Safeguarding History: Fire Risks in Renovating Historic Buildings

by Birgitte Messerschmidt | Jan 20, 2025
Insurance | OSHA | Risk | Safety

In light of Notre Dame's restoration and the current wildfires devastating the Southern California region, safeguarding against fire is at the forefront of everyone's construction concerns.

Improving Equipment Security to Mitigate Physical and Digital Threats

by Ellie Gabel | Dec 9, 2024
Cybersecurity | Equipment | Heavy Equipment | OSHA | PPE | Safety | Technology

While many companies are bolstering their fleets and workforce against cyber attacks, some still don’t think it’ll happen to them—until it does.

Winterize Your Worksites for Optimal Safety and Productivity

by Rick Pedley | Dec 3, 2024
OSHA | Safety

Winter brings unique challenges to construction projects. Learn how to prepare your worksites to maintain productivity and safety.

On the Front Lines: Influencing Construction Site Safety

by Nancy Novak | Nov 5, 2024
Departments | OSHA | Safety | Wellness

No one has more influence on construction site safety than frontline supervisors, also known as foremen. Their impact on a project’s overall success cannot be overstated—and that’s particularly true for safety. But those responsibilities are a heavy burden given the dangers of working in our industry.

On the Front Lines: Influencing Construction Site Safety

by Nancy Novak | Nov 5, 2024
OSHA | Safety | Wellness

No one has more influence on construction site safety than frontline supervisors, also known as foremen. Their impact on a project’s overall success cannot be overstated—and that’s particularly true for safety. But those responsibilities are a heavy burden given the dangers of working in our industry.
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