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Building Resiliency: Withstanding Wildfires and Other Natural Disasters

by Bill Creedon | Aug 31, 2023
OSHA | PPE | Risk | Risk Management | Safety

As wildfires and other natural disasters become increasingly frequent and severe, the construction industry must proactively assess the risks associated with them.

OSHA Updates: New Submission Requirements for Injury and Illness Records

by Ashley Meredith Strittmatter, Chelsea N. Hayes | Aug 25, 2023
OSHA | Safety

As of Jan. 1, 2024, employers of a certain size in "high-hazard" industries—including construction—must submit additional information regarding workplace safety.

Prioritizing Mental Health in an Industry That Doesn’t Want to Talk About It

by Todd Adams | Aug 9, 2023
Safety | Wellness

Wellbeing resources are out there, but some people still aren't comfortable using them—especially when it comes to mental health in construction.

Understanding the Fundamentals of Arc Flash-Resistant Hand Protection

by Construction Executive | Aug 3, 2023
Safety

Arc flash is a serious hazard that can lead to severe injuries like burns, eye damage or hearing loss and can even be fatal. Arc flash-resistant gloves offer incidental protection in case there is an arc flash.

85 Decibels or Higher

by Jordan Graustark | Aug 3, 2023
Departments | PPE | Safety | Wellness

Half of construction workers have been exposed to hazardous levels of noise. What are you doing to prevent—and detect—occupational hearing loss?

Boosting Retention and Recruitment Through a Modern Wellness Program

by Lauren Lazar | Aug 2, 2023
Recruitment | Retention | Training | Wellness | Workforce

Good pay and solid benefits aren't the only things that can help recruit and retain new employees.

Know When to Replace Your Safety Gloves

by Rick Pedley | Aug 2, 2023
PPE | Safety

Construction workers should wear gloves to protect their hands. Look for these warning signs that your gloves need to be replaced when inspecting them before and after every shift.

Why PPE Is the Last Line of Defense

by Construction Executive | Jul 20, 2023
Safety

Believe it or not, reducing the incidence of hand injuries in a workplace does not start and end with wearing the right hand protection—though it is one of the necessary tools to prevent such occurrences.
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