PPE

In the construction industry, safety lapses can have dire consequences. A recent incident on a multistory construction site underscores the critical need for rigorous safety protocols. An employee slipped and nearly fell from the top level during a routine task of disposing refus...

In the bustling world of construction, where towering structures rise and heavy machines hum, the dangers that lurk within the workspace often go unnoticed. Among these hazards lies a significant and frequently disregarded threat: concussions. A concussion is a simple way of say...

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are roughly 150,000 injuries each year on construction sites. Many of these injuries can be avoided through more effective planning, communication and training. Struck-by incidents account for nearly 20% of all construction fata...

In my two decades as a certified fire investigator, I have seen firsthand how fire can cause devastation to livelihoods and site assets, costing millions of dollars in damage and causing significant hits to project timelines and brand reputations. I also understand the full lifec...

Bosworth Steel Erectors is a Dallas-based company that in its nearly 30-year history has taken on steel construction and modification for some impressive projects across the country, from the Winspear Opera House in Dallas to Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. And they’ve done al...

Nearly five thousand U.S.-based employees suffered a fatal workplace injury in 2021. According to OSHA, that was an 8.9% increase from the year before. Workers in construction and extraction occupations accounted for over 20% of these deaths, revealing an urgent need for increase...

It’s no secret construction is one of the most dangerous industries to work in, and a lack of effective safety measures comes at an extremely high cost. Workers' compensation alone costs the industry over $7 billion a year. While day-to-day construction work is dangerous in and ...

On Tuesday, Aug. 8, a wildfire on the Hawaiian island of Maui ravaged the town of Lahaina, killing nearly 100 people and stranding thousands of survivors, many of whom remain displaced today. The loss of life makes this the deadliest American wildfire on record, while the materia...

Building codes are an integral part of the design-build process, but what role do building code professionals play throughout that process? Kevin McOsker, vice president of technology resources, government relations at the International Code Council, breaks it down, from basic d...

Construction employees are often exposed to various airborne contaminants that can cause serious health problems. Some of these contaminants include smoke, vapors, gases and dust from materials such as silica, asbestos and lead. Unprotected exposure to these hazards can lead to s...