Increase in Roadside Construction Deaths Signals Need for Active Warning Devices
An increase in fatal incidents adds urgency to the need for improved visibility solutions for roadside construction crews.
Zero Harm 24/7: One Company’s Safety Journey
The key to a successful safety philosophy is incorporating it into the company's everyday culture. KBR's safety journey, Zero Harm 24/7, translated into increased employee performance.
Construction Fire Safety Practices: What Superintendents Need to Know
Most—if not all—construction fires that have occurred over the last few decades were preventable. Here are some best practices to follow to avoid the risk of fire.
Don’t Overlook Leading Edge Hazards
Leading edge hazards are often misunderstood and overlooked on today’s highly visible jobsites. Evidence is readily available via images shared on construction-related social media accounts.
Report: Construction Firms Could Better Protect Workers From Noise Hazards
Eighty-three percent of the 237 contractors surveyed for a new Dodge Data & Analytics SmartMarket Brief say they’ve purchased quieter equipment to protect workers from noise exposure.
Shouldering Responsibility for Protecting Workers From Arc Flash Incidents
An effective electrical safety program ensures that workers are equipped with the tools, skills and organizational support to recognize and avoid hazardous conditions that could lead to an arc flash incident.
Elevator Construction Injuries Decline, but Fatalities Rise
Elevator-related injuries in construction reached a high of 920 in 2012 before falling to 280 in 2016, a 70 percent drop in four years, according to a report from The Center for Construction Research and Training.
Cold as Ice—a Winter Workplace Guide
Construction workers in cold climates are at risk of weather-related fatalities, so educate them on the dangers of exposure and how to protect themselves.
