OSHA Ladder Safety QuickCard

September 4, 2012

Falls from portable ladders are one of the leading causes of occupational fatalities and
injuries. Follow these OSHA tips to stay safe while using portable ladders.

LGMG Relaunches, Criag Paylor Takes the Helm

Ergodyne Expands Hi-Vis Gear Line with New Safety Accessories

Ergodyne Expands Hi-Vis Gear Line with New Safety Accessories

Ergodyne has added hi-vis vests, bands and strap covers to its safety gear lineup, aiming to reduce struck-by incidents on jobsites and beyond.

Ergodyne

Construction Safety

Cold Weather Workwear for Concrete Crews: Preventing Frostbite and Cold Stress on the Job

RefrigiWear LLC

Winter brings serious risks for concrete workers, from frostbite to hypothermia. Learn how to layer PPE, choose gloves and boots, and keep crews safe and productive in cold conditions.

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Construction News

Construction CEOs Form Council to Address Suicide Prevention

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)

Executives from major U.S. construction firms and unions joined the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to launch a CEO Advisory Council focused on reducing suicide rates in the industry.

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Construction Safety

Why Suicide Prevention Belongs in Construction Safety Culture

Nationwide Insurance

The construction industry faces one of the highest suicide rates of any profession. Discover the risk factors, resources, and steps leaders can take to make mental health part of true jobsite safety.

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Construction Safety

New Training Option to Modernize Fall Protection Training

FallTech introduces FT-Xpert, a flexible, role-specific fall protection training program with certified trainer support, designed to improve safety education and compliance.

Fall Tech Training

Labor & Workforce Development

California PAGA Reform: How Employers Can Stay Compliant With Meal and Rest Break Laws

Heavy Construction Systems Specialists, Inc. (HCSS)

California’s updated PAGA law raises the stakes for meal and rest break compliance. How can employees avoid costly penalties and how can you protect your business?

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Hard Hats & Headwear

STUDSON SHK-1 Safety Helmet Earns First Dual U.S.-Canada Certification

STUDSON’s SHK-1 Full Brim safety helmet is now certified to both U.S. and Canadian standards, streamlining cross-border compliance for construction and industrial workers.

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Labor & Workforce Development

Unions Promise More, Deliver Less for Workers: NAW Study

National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW)

Over the past decade, more than one-third of large-scale layoffs occurred in the transportation industry and 87% of the jobs lost were at unionized companies.

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Construction Safety

Construction Suicide Prevention Week: Addressing the Mental Health Crisis in Construction

Construction Suicide Prevention Week highlights the urgent mental health crisis in construction. Learn about the risks, warning signs and ways to support workers before it’s too late.

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Construction Safety

When The Heat Is On: Safety Rollbacks Endanger Road Crews In The Sunbelt

Heat safety has become a buzzword to health and safety professionals, but what happens when state's move to erode protections for workers?

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Construction Safety

Epicore and REUS Cares Roll Out Heat Safety Initiative for Construction, Agriculture Trades

Epicore Biosystems

Epicore Biosystems and REUS Cares are deploying a wearable hydration armband in Latin America to help reduce heat stress among agricultural workers.

Epicore Arm Band

Construction News

CONEXPO-CON/AGG Partners With AFSP to Address Mental Health in Construction

CONEXPO-CON/AGG

CONEXPO-CON/AGG and The Utility Expo are partnering with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to bring mental health training and resources to the construction industry.

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