Don’t Just Check the Compliance Box

A monumental shift is taking place in the construction industry regarding training operators in the safe use of equipment. While OSHA acknowledges that training is an essential part of every employer’s safety and health program, [...]

Job Planning and Risk Assessment for Construction Electrical Safety: Prepare Now for Changes to the NFPA 70E 2018 Standard

With the pending release of NFPA’s 2018 updates to its 70E: Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace®, construction leaders and electrical contractors can prepare for these changes now by training employees to perform job safety planning, recognize hazards and apply control methods to mitigate risk.

Top Five Reasons for Contractor Failure

Reasons for construction failure include poor leadership, management, performance, accounting and planning, which lead to loss of project control and discipline. Invest in systems that help plan and forecast finances, heed warning mechanisms, and have succession and continuity plans in place to help avoid failure.