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As the Pandemic Ride Continues, What Challenges Can Construction Companies Expect?

by Matt DeVries | Sep 21, 2021
OSHA | PPE | Safety | Total Human Health | Wellness

Challenges construction companies can expect include safety concerns, labor shortages, surging material costs and bankruptcy filings—and recommendations to mitigate losses.

Nine Electrical Hazards to Watch Out For

by Rick Pedley | Sep 14, 2021
Equipment | OSHA | PPE | Safety | Tools

Electrical hazards can be difficult to spot, so everyone on the jobsite should know the basics of electric safety. Here are nine electrical hazards to watch out for.

Between a Rock and a Hard Place: The Rise of the Delta Variant and Upcoming Flu Season

by Curtis Moore | Sep 9, 2021
PPE | Risk | Risk Management | Safety | Total Human Health | Wellness

Construction employers can navigate the upcoming flu season and rise of COVID-19 Delta Variant by implementing policies the prevent their spread and by encouraging their employees to get vaccinated.

Construction Workers Face Multiple Threats on the Job

by Charles Johnson | Aug 31, 2021
OSHA | PPE | Safety | Total Human Health | Wellness

Construction workers constantly face dangers and risks while on the job, including falls, distracted drivers, extreme heat and other safety issue.

Rental Programs Offer Broad Access and Exploration of Smart PPE

by Heidi E. Lehmann | Aug 18, 2021
Equipment | PPE | Safety | Tools

Industrial wearables derive real-time insights from on-body or environmental data to assess risks.

The Safety Factor With Cold-Applied Versus Hot-Applied Liquid Waterproofing

by Greg Austin | Aug 4, 2021
Equipment | PPE | Safety | Tools

Waterproofing new or existing elevated structural decks can be accomplished with either a cold-applied or hot-applied liquid waterproofing product, each with safety considerations to take into account.

Tips for Working Around Propane-Powered Equipment on Construction Jobsites

by Matt McDonald | Jul 20, 2021
Equipment | Fleet Management | Heavy Equipment | PPE | Safety

Crews working around internal combustion engine-powered equipment, including propane, should be aware of dangers of CO, signs of CO poisoning, precautions to take and how different fuels affect their risk.

Construction Safety Concerns: The Fatal Four and Heat Safety

by Zachary Perecman | Jul 7, 2021
OSHA | PPE | Safety | Total Human Health | Wellness

While construction jobsites have a multitude of potential hazards for workers, especially in hot summer months, many can be mitigated with training, safety measures, policies and use of PPE.
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