11 Processes and Protocols that Boost Construction Safety
Contractors with good safety records may have luck on their side, but they likely also have robust safety processes and protocols in place. After all, construction safety doesn’t...
Ladder Safety Tips Even Construction Pros Forget
Falls cause approximately one-third of all construction accidents, and that statistic includes ladder-related accidents. Among construction workers, an estimated 81 percent of fall...
New Technology, New Electrical Installation Rules and Safety Tools
Whether at home or at work, technology and the Internet of Things (IoT) is impacting the lives of everyone, including people who use or install electrical systems. Technology in...
Report: Construction Workers' First Year is Most Dangerous
Construction injuries can happen to anyone, which is why seasoned workers need to guard against complacency. But new workers are especially vulnerable. A case study from the CPWR...
Conveying the “Why” as Part of Your Safety Culture
As workers become comfortable in their jobs, a sense of invincibility sometimes takes hold, and it may occasionally result in carelessness. In an industry like construction, the...
For Better Safety Performance, Look to Your C-Suite
If your TRIR rate and DART score aren’t what you’d like them to be, ask yourself this: Do your senior executives live and breathe your company’s safety program? Are they talking...
Best Materials Handling Practices for Preventing Strains and Sprains
Aching backs, sprained ligaments and sore muscles are common injuries on jobsites — but they don’t have to be. While one in five construction workers can expect to suffer some kind...
Good and Bad Fall Protection Anchor Points
Your personal fall protection gear is only as good as the anchor or tie-off point you choose. Some workers believe certain points are safe when in fact, they won’t hold them if...
OSHA Suggests Heat Stress Screening at Temps Above 85
Are you doing enough to protect workers from heat stress? Heat illnesses such as heat stroke don’t arise just from working in certain temperatures. The humidity counts, too, as...
