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3 Essentials Define Effective Heat Illness Prevention Plan
During the extreme summer heat there is no substitute for water rest and shade.
Giant Contractors Form 'Next Coalition' to Advance Coronavirus Safety Technologies and Processes
WES CONNECT and REACT Construction Safety Communication Technologies
Briggs & Stratton Joins MaskForce Consortium to Create Masks for Healthcare Pros
New Course Focuses on Fundamentals of Transportation Construction Safety
Rope Access Pro Invents with 3D Printing to Keep Workers Safe in the Air
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Concrete Calculator Short-Cuts to the Order
Concrete calculator estimates the volume and weight of concrete necessary to pour a number of common construction projects
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Head Protection Moves Beyond Hard Hats to Maximize Safety
Learn how advances in head protection design help to enhance safety and tailor this critical PPE to job site applications.
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18 Tips to Stay Cool on the Jobsite in the Summer Heat
Getting through a hot day takes planning and preparation; don't show up to the jobsite unprepared for the heat
Rasmussen Group Improves Trucking Safety with SmartDrive Systems
SmartDrive Systems recently announced that The Rasmussen Group has deployed the SmartDrive video-based safety program with SmartDrive 360 and Extended Recording in two of its subsidiary companies.
Register Now for the 2020 AGC Construction Safety, Health and Environmental Conference
AGC has put safeguards in place so you can register for this in-person, physical event covering key construction safety, COVID-19 preparedness and environmental issues
DTN Weather Siren Improves Worker Safety
OnGuard Siren Alerting Solution combines WeatherSentry’s patented capabilities to activate audio and visual mass notifications for outdoor construction safety.
How Prefabrication Delivers Safety and Production Vertical Construction Needs for Coronavirus Survival
Outsourcing close-quarter construction to prefab shops shifts infection risk off your job sites and slashes time from project timelines
Common Ground Alliance Releases Damage Prevention Technologies Report, Honors Leadership
Report provides case studies and insights on technology that industry stakeholders can use to prevent damages, protect assets and increase overall safety
Head Protection Moves Beyond Hard Hats to Maximize Safety
Learn how advances in head protection design help to enhance safety and tailor this critical PPE to job site applications.
ABC's Greg Sizemore Talks About the Need to Address Suicide in Construction
Suicide risks in construction, particularly in light of the current coronavirus pandemic, must be addressed as part of a construction company's safety focus.
Construction Post-COVID-19: 4 Tools to Adapt to the New Normal
As states reopen there could be a second wave of virus, which construction teams need to be prepared to work through with the help of technology, policy and PPE. Contractors should not expect things to go back to the way they were
Crane Collapse Fatalities are Preventable
Crane collapses in major cities have topped headlines, but investigations often conclude these accidents are preventable with proper safety processes and operating procedures.
OSHA Adopts Revised Enforcement Policies For Coronavirus
As states begin reopening their economies, OSHA has issued two revised enforcement policies to ensure employers are taking action to protect their employees
Milwaukee Tool USB Rechargeable BEACON Hard Hat Light
Makes wearers visible in all directions by combining hands-free task lighting with a BEACON personal safety light that wraps around the backside of hard hats
U.S. Department of Labor Offers $11.5 Million In Worker Safety and Health Training Grants
The grants will fund training and education to help workers and employers identify and prevent workplace safety and health hazards, including the coronavirus
Exceptional Customer Service Starts with Confidence
Customers want to know that the employee they are working with is confident and will be able to serve them in a professional manner.
How to Keep Workers Safe and Stay in Compliance with PPE
John Meola, safety manager, Timmons Group, shares the latest on personal protective equipment (PPE) on the construction jobsite, and how to ensure workers use it.
Winners of PCA Chairman Safety Performance Awards Announced
The Portland Cement Association (PCA) announced the winners of 2019 Chairman’s Safety Performance Awards.
Technology Makes Shawmut Projects Safer from COVID-19
Contractor takes on unprecedented risks by innovating new safety protocols integrated with new monitoring technologies
Upcoming event
2020 AGC Construction Safety, Health and Environmental Conference
July 14, 2020
July 16, 2020
Associated General Contractors put safeguards in place so you can register for this in-person, physical event covering key construction safety, COVID-19 preparedness and environmental issues
Head Protection Moves Beyond Hard Hats to Maximize Safety
Learn how advances in head protection design help to enhance safety and tailor this critical PPE to job site applications.
How Might the Change of Seasons Affect COVID-19?
Researchers want to know if the disease is seasonal, like colds. But while heat and humidity harm the virus in the lab, that’s not the same as real life.
New York Governor Sketches Reopening Phases with Construction, Manufacturing First
The state's stay-at-home order is due to expire on May 15, and Cuomo previously said areas with fewer infections and enough available hospital beds could consider reopening
May is Building Safety Month
May is the International Code Council's 40th annual Building Safety Month.
Mortenson-McCarthy Begins COVID-19 Testing on Allegiant Stadium Workers
After 16 COVID-19 cases arise on site, the contractor joint venture asks for help from the Southern Nevada Health District with on-site voluntary coronavirus testing
[VIDEO] CrewStrong Enhances Safety by Providing Employee Tracking During Pandemic
CrewStrong tracks employee movements and interactions on the jobsite, allowing for enhanced safety during the COVID-19 pandemic
Is Construction Still Considered 'Essential' In Your State?
With states allowing stay-home orders to expire in environments where COVID-19 infections and deaths continue to rise, here's a place where you can discover the official status of whether or not you can go to work
Use This Reopening Checklist to Protect Construction People from Coronavirus
Returning from coronavirus stay-home orders is definitely not going to be business as usual. Here’s how to prepare for your peoples’ safety and productivity.
How Reopening Your Worksite Can Blindside You
Some realities you need to consider about the readiness of your crews coming back to work after battling the coronavirus for weeks
ASSP Moves 2020 Safety Conference to Virtual Event
Safety 2020 Professional Development Conference will still be held June 23-25, 2020, but as a virtual conference instead of in Orlando.
Parking Lot Paving: Concrete vs. Asphalt
Read about reasons why concrete is a viable option for parking lot paving over asphalt.
Near Miss Data Suggests Late Locates of Buried Utilities are Underreported
Report shows that the quality of near miss data submitted by excavators is higher than that of their damage reports
