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Don’t Let the Dog Days of Summer Get You Down

by Curtis Moore | Aug 12, 2020
OSHA | PPE | Safety | Wellness

The dog days of summer are here and contractors need to train employees on the signs, symptoms and risks of heat-stress and implement a heat-stress and acclimatization program.

How the Construction Industry Weathers the COVID-19 Storm

One general contractor is weathering the COVID-19 storm by implementing project safety and industrial hygiene protocols, anticipating materials delays and communicating with trade partners.

Keep Construction Workers Safe in the Heat

Heat is the enemy when it comes to construction labor. Enduring the hot days of summer can be brutal for workers in thick gear, doing physical labor. It can be the cause of serious injury, accelerated fatigue, decreased productivity and more.

Protecting Against Heat-Related Workplace Injuries and Illnesses Amid COVID-19

by David Perecman | Jul 19, 2020
PPE | Safety | Wellness

With summer temperatures rising and work sites requiring social distancing and face mask usage, workers should be aware of heightened risks of on-the-job heat stress.

OSHA Shares FAQs About Face Coverings, Surgical Masks and Respirators in the Workplace

by OSHA | Jul 8, 2020
OSHA | PPE | Safety

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has published a series of frequently asked questions and answers regarding the use of masks in the workplace.

Five Ways to Keep Construction Jobsites Safe

by Stokes McIntyre | Jun 22, 2020
OSHA | PPE | Safety | Total Human Health

The best way to keep a jobsite safe is to ensure everyone, from the home office to the front line, has easily accessible life-saving information by establishing a solid line of communication.

Tech Innovations Keep Workers Safer During Health Crisis

As construction is now under way in many regions of the country, the potential risk of COVID-19 infection heightens the need for new safety protocols on the jobsite.

Contact Tracing for Construction: Why Simplicity Is Key

by Alec Thomson | May 28, 2020
OSHA | PPE | Safety | Total Human Health

The topic of the last few weeks has been contact tracing. Things like wearables, “internet of things” devices or biometrics might work for individuals but, for project purposes, simplicity is the key to success.

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Don’t Let the Dog Days of Summer Get You Down

How the Construction Industry Weathers the COVID-19 Storm

Keep Construction Workers Safe in the Heat

Protecting Against Heat-Related Workplace Injuries and Illnesses Amid COVID-19

OSHA Shares FAQs About Face Coverings, Surgical Masks and Respirators in the Workplace

Five Ways to Keep Construction Jobsites Safe

Tech Innovations Keep Workers Safer During Health Crisis

Contact Tracing for Construction: Why Simplicity Is Key

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