PPE

Common Construction Eye Injuries and How to Prevent Them

by Rick Pedley | Sep 14, 2023
OSHA | PPE | Safety

Construction can expose workers to hazards that permanently damage their eyesight. Learn how to prevent eye injuries in the field by using the proper safety equipment.

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.

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?

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.

Keeping Your Workers Safe When Air Quality Isn’t

by Kim Ritchie | Jul 13, 2023
OSHA | PPE | Safety | Wellness

The Canadian wildfires are still burning, and while the smoke might have dissipated in the U.S., long-term effects can hang around.

How to Manage Occupational Heat-Related Illnesses

by Deepa Rajakrishnan | May 17, 2023
OSHA | PPE | Safety | Total Human Health | Wellness

Read this list of the top five heat-related illnesses in construction, including how to avoid them if you can and resolve them if you can't.

Safe Commercial Asbestos-Removal Practices

by Emily Newton | Apr 12, 2023
OSHA | PPE | Safety

Only contractors licensed by the Environmental Protection Agency in abatement should dispose of asbestos-containing materials.

Hear, Hear!

by Grace Austin | Mar 1, 2023
Departments | PPE | Safety

It’s too easy to overlook or ignore hearing protection onsite. One solution? Bluetooth-enabled ‘anti-passive-hearing technology’ that goes beyond simply covering up someone’s ears.