After trench-related deaths tripled between 2011 and 2016, OSHA instituted a National Emphasis Program to reduce the number of trench fatalities in construction. The CPWR – The Center for Construction … [Read more...] about Alarming Trench Survey Highlights Risks for Workers and Employers
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Annual Fatality Data Shows Uneven Results for Construction Workers
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released its 2018 data on occupational fatalities in December 2019. By reviewing and comparing the 2017 and 2018 BLS data in each sector, this article … [Read more...] about Annual Fatality Data Shows Uneven Results for Construction Workers
Are Safety Helmets Coming for Your Hard Hat?
Hard hats are a key part of worker safety in construction. To improve safety on the job, several U.S. construction companies have committed to switching to safety helmets or started rolling them out … [Read more...] about Are Safety Helmets Coming for Your Hard Hat?
Using Drones to Monitor Construction Safety
Drones, also known as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), have seen many technological advancements since their origins in the military. This article discusses how drones have been used in various ways … [Read more...] about Using Drones to Monitor Construction Safety
OSHA 10 & 30-Hour Courses Changed to Meet Safety Objectives
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) 10 and 30-hour courses provide information needed to help frontline workers, as well as foremen and supervisors, be more aware of health and … [Read more...] about OSHA 10 & 30-Hour Courses Changed to Meet Safety Objectives
Don’t Rely on Backup Alarms to Stop Backovers
Backing construction vehicles caused 24 construction worker fatalities and 50 more injuries in work zones in the US in 2016. This article discusses how this tragedy can be avoided by the use of … [Read more...] about Don’t Rely on Backup Alarms to Stop Backovers