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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Bring home the reasons for the rules, and the risks of breaking them. Ever wondered why your employees take unnecessary safety risks or neglect basic safety practices? While they...

Construction employers, hear this: Noise on the jobsite isn’t just a nuisance. And as far as health effects go, it’s not just bad for the ears. It’s also bad for the heart. RELATED...

If you’re like many contractors, you may see OSHA as an adversary interested in finding fault rather than an ally in your efforts to keep workers safe. But OSHA isn’t only about...