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Three Common Causes of Electrocution on Construction Sites and How to Avoid Them

by Randy Dombrowski | Apr 24, 2025
OSHA | PPE | Risk | Risk Management | Safety | Wellness

Electricity is an unavoidable presence on every construction site—but electrocution doesn’t have to be. Here’s how to keep crews safe.

Head Protection 101: Selecting the Right Head Protection for Your Work Environment

by Rick Pedley | Feb 19, 2025
OSHA | PPE | Safety | Wellness

Head protection in construction has advanced well beyond the simple (but effective) hard hat—but not all helmets are made equal.

Improving Equipment Security to Mitigate Physical and Digital Threats

by Ellie Gabel | Dec 9, 2024
Cybersecurity | Equipment | Heavy Equipment | OSHA | PPE | Safety | Technology

While many companies are bolstering their fleets and workforce against cyber attacks, some still don’t think it’ll happen to them—until it does.

How to Create Effective and Cutting-Edge Construction Technology Products

by Construction Executive | Oct 29, 2024
PPE | Safety | Technology | Wearables

The digitization of the construction industry is prolific, from workforce relations to architecture and design to safety and risk—but the adoption of contech products starts with the design and development of those products.

Wearable Ways to Work in Extreme Heat

by Clare Epstein | Jun 18, 2024
OSHA | PPE | Safety | Wellness

It's that time of year again. The first day of summer is upon us, as are new techniques to combat extreme heat, such as wearable cooling vests and water pouches, humidity measurements and more.

Effective Strategies for Reinforcing Safety Into Evolving Design Standards

by Ethan Harris | Jun 12, 2024
OSHA | PPE | Safety

As construction methods evolve, so do safety standards. Make sure your design/build strategy accounts for changes to both.

Fall Protection for Everyone

by Mark McGhiey | May 28, 2024
OSHA | PPE | Safety

While protection from falls is important for all construction workers, certain demographics may be statistically more susceptible to danger on the jobsite.

Mild Traumatic Brain Injuries in the Construction Industry: Understanding the Challenges and Solutions

by Jennifer Klose, Lauren Koth, DPT, PT | Apr 30, 2024
OSHA | PPE | Safety | Total Human Health | Wellness

Mitigating safety risks is much easier when you can see the signs and symptoms. While risks such as mild traumatic brain injuries go unnoticed more often than not, you can change that.
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