By Kyle Schwarm
Posted Hydration in construction
For employees in construction, there are many dangers that we can face on a daily basis. While there are steps we can take to try and eliminate all the hazards found in the workplace, not [...]
As the heat of summer continues, here’s what OSHA expects you to be doing for your crews
OSHA has in place a new emphasis program that focuses on heat illness and injury in both indoor and outdoor settings. Temperatures this high are in the Danger Zone on OSHA’s Heat Index app. [...]
Contractors should emphasize heat stress prevention
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 [...]
OSHA provides additional resources to prevent heat illness
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), more than 40% of heat-related worker deaths occur in the construction industry. As with all incidents, heat illness is [...]
By Kyle Schwarm
Posted OSHA reminds us about heat hazards this time of year
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 [...]
