While only 6% of the U.S. workforce is employed in a construction-related position, 36% of heat-related deaths are found to be in the construction industry. As a result of their findings, OSHA [...]
With many organizations still grappling with material shortages as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, many CFOs have since discovered workarounds for the long and unpredictable wait times in [...]
Many DOT rules covering commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) apply once a vehicle exceeds 10,000 pounds gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) while engaged in commerce. The same weight requirement [...]
How can we get back to basics and also layer on the protections necessary to cover more modern job site intricacies? By refocusing on the most important part of site communication; the safety of [...]
A dark, empty construction site full of expensive equipment and materials may be the easiest target out there.It’s so tempting, in fact, that the National Equipment Register reports annual [...]
Driven by general Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommendations for people who are fully vaccinated, states and municipalities are dropping their COVID-19 restrictions on an hourly basis, [...]
We tell our kids to stay in school, study hard, then they will be able to go to college. For many years, it has been widely accepted that “college” means going to a liberal arts school and [...]
Contractors should be aware of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling handed down on June 15 that protects workers from discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Employers who [...]
Heat conditions can change rapidly and management commitment to adjusting heat stress controls is critical to prevent heat illness. An individual at the worksite should be responsible for [...]
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has launched a webpage with coronavirus-related guidance for construction employers and workers. The guidance [...]
