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Best Practices and Technologies That Keep Construction Workers Safe

by John Swigart | Oct 9, 2018
Drones / UAV’s | PPE | Safety | Technology | Wearables

Many construction injuries are preventable with safety training and new technologies.

Construction Workplace Safety Checklist

by Mike Tortorello | Jul 31, 2018
OSHA | PPE | Safety | Total Human Health

Safety procedures form the basis for a safety culture that is ingrained in every element of the day. Workers must be aware of what constitutes safe behavior, and they must live that behavior as if it were second nature.

Wearable Illumination: A Solution to Struck-By Incidents in Construction

by Chadwick Keller | Jul 18, 2018
PPE | Safety | Technology | Wearables

Struck-by hazards are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries in construction, according to data compiled by the Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR).

Moderate Gains Expected in U.S. Respiratory Protective Equipment Market

by Kiran Pulidindi | Jul 13, 2018
PPE | Safety

The respiratory protective equipment market for the U.S. construction industry is anticipated to experience moderate gains through 2024.

Ensuring the Safety of Temporary Workers

by Conor McNally | Jun 15, 2018
OSHA | PPE | Safety | Total Human Health | Training | Workforce

Ignoring safety concerns of temporary workers is not an option. A solution that includes training, equipment, leadership, compliance and ongoing management leads to a strong safety culture.

Dealing With Moisture Control in High-Performance Buildings

by Paul Brown | Apr 2, 2018
OSHA | PPE | Risk | Risk Management | Safety | Wellness

One U.S. Environmental Protection Agency building assessment survey and evaluation study found that 85 percent of commercial buildings had been damaged by water, and 45 percent of those had water leaks at the time the study was done.

Protecting Contractors From Environmental Exposures in the Energy Sector

by Kenneth Cornell, John J. Heft | Apr 2, 2018
Industrial | Markets | PPE | Safety

Numerous contamination pathways are driving the need for insurance coverage in the energy sector. Even simple spills and mishaps can lead to years of litigation and costly cleanups.

Advanced Tool Ergonomics: A Major Workplace Safety Advantage

by Corey Dickert | Apr 2, 2018
OSHA | PPE | Safety | Total Human Health | Wellness

Last winter, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released new data showing that employer-reported injury and illness rates declined to 2.9 cases per 100 full-time workers in 2016.
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